Brandeis University
Assistant Director, Alumni Career Engagement
Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02254
Assistant Director, Alumni Career Engagement page is loaded## Assistant Director, Alumni Career Engagementlocations:
Brandeis - Waltham Campustime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R0012544**Brandeis University — Hiatt Career Center****Empower students. Activate the alumni network. Build the partnerships that shape futures.**The Hiatt Career Center at Brandeis University is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven **Assistant Director of Alumni Career Engagement** to help transform how alumni support student career development. This role sits at the intersection of alumni relations, volunteer management, and employer engagement—bringing together the power of the Brandeis network to open doors, create pipelines, and expand opportunities for students.If you enjoy designing programs, cultivating volunteers, and translating connections into meaningful partnerships, this role offers a unique opportunity to build impactful engagement initiatives that strengthen the university’s career ecosystem.Reporting to the Associate Director of External Engagement, you will lead key components of Hiatt’s alumni strategy, oversee the Rise Together Mentor Network, and collaborate with departments across campus to create a vibrant, connected, and opportunity-rich community.The salary range for this position is $72,900 - $78,300.**What You Will Do****Develop High-Impact Alumni Career Programs (35%)*** Create and expand alumni-driven programs such as regional events, industry panels, and treks that directly support students’ evolving career needs.* Manage a portfolio of alumni engagement opportunities, ensuring alignment with Hiatt’s strategic goals.* Continuously improve program offerings by gathering alumni feedback, tracking trends, and recommending new initiatives that deepen career learning.**Lead Volunteer Engagement and Manage the Rise Together Mentor Network (35%)*** Oversee the day-to-day strategy and operations of the Rise Together Mentor Network on B Connect (Graduway).* Recruit, train, and support a diverse group of alumni and parent volunteers who mentor students, share expertise, and contribute job and internship opportunities.* Maintain accurate volunteer data across B Connect, CRM, and Handshake in order to support strong program evaluation and reporting.* Deliver clear, data-informed insights to key partners, including Institutional Advancement, donors, and Hiatt leadership.**Build Strategic External Partnerships and Convert Connections (20%)*** Leverage alumni relationships to expand employer pipelines and increase high-quality job and internship postings for Brandeis students.* Collaborate with Employer Relations, Institutional Advancement, and Alumni Relations to convert engaged alumni volunteers into recruiting partners.* Represent the Hiatt Career Center at campus-wide meetings, alumni events, and professional conferences in order to elevate Brandeis’s visibility and strengthen external engagement.* Work with Hiatt’s marketing team to promote alumni-driven programs and increase student participation.**Professional Development and Additional Contributions (10%)*** Pursue relevant training and professional development opportunities and share learnings with the External Engagement team.* Support large-scale Hiatt events and contribute to university-wide initiatives as needed.**What You Bring*** Experience in alumni relations, career development, volunteer management, or employer engagement.* Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage alumni, students, and campus partners.* Experience managing technology platforms such as CRMs, community platforms, or mentoring systems.* Excellent communication, program management, and strategic thinking abilities.* A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for creating meaningful connections that benefit students.You will shape programs that meaningfully impact students’ career journeys while strengthening the global Brandeis alumni community. Your work will build bridges between generations of Brandeisians—turning connections into opportunities and transforming volunteer engagement into tangible career outcomes.**Apply today to join the Hiatt Career Center team.**# **Pay Range Disclosure**The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.# **Equal Opportunity Statement**Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").**COME WORK WITH US**Brandeis University is a great employer for all the same reasons it is an outstanding university. Its commitment to inclusion, dedication to lifelong learning and commitment to excellence are just a few of the reasons our workplace culture shines bright.We take pride not only in maintaining this culture, but expanding it — by recruiting and retaining outstanding employees who share our values and enrich Brandeis University overall.Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process are welcome to contact Human Resources at 781-736-4474 or via email, humanresources@brandeis.edu.The health and safety of the Brandeis community is important. While not required, we strongly recommend that employees are fully vaccinated. For additional information feel free to review
the
website.Certain positions at Brandeis University may require a background check. To review this policy, visit our website at #J-18808-Ljbffr
Brandeis - Waltham Campustime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R0012544**Brandeis University — Hiatt Career Center****Empower students. Activate the alumni network. Build the partnerships that shape futures.**The Hiatt Career Center at Brandeis University is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven **Assistant Director of Alumni Career Engagement** to help transform how alumni support student career development. This role sits at the intersection of alumni relations, volunteer management, and employer engagement—bringing together the power of the Brandeis network to open doors, create pipelines, and expand opportunities for students.If you enjoy designing programs, cultivating volunteers, and translating connections into meaningful partnerships, this role offers a unique opportunity to build impactful engagement initiatives that strengthen the university’s career ecosystem.Reporting to the Associate Director of External Engagement, you will lead key components of Hiatt’s alumni strategy, oversee the Rise Together Mentor Network, and collaborate with departments across campus to create a vibrant, connected, and opportunity-rich community.The salary range for this position is $72,900 - $78,300.**What You Will Do****Develop High-Impact Alumni Career Programs (35%)*** Create and expand alumni-driven programs such as regional events, industry panels, and treks that directly support students’ evolving career needs.* Manage a portfolio of alumni engagement opportunities, ensuring alignment with Hiatt’s strategic goals.* Continuously improve program offerings by gathering alumni feedback, tracking trends, and recommending new initiatives that deepen career learning.**Lead Volunteer Engagement and Manage the Rise Together Mentor Network (35%)*** Oversee the day-to-day strategy and operations of the Rise Together Mentor Network on B Connect (Graduway).* Recruit, train, and support a diverse group of alumni and parent volunteers who mentor students, share expertise, and contribute job and internship opportunities.* Maintain accurate volunteer data across B Connect, CRM, and Handshake in order to support strong program evaluation and reporting.* Deliver clear, data-informed insights to key partners, including Institutional Advancement, donors, and Hiatt leadership.**Build Strategic External Partnerships and Convert Connections (20%)*** Leverage alumni relationships to expand employer pipelines and increase high-quality job and internship postings for Brandeis students.* Collaborate with Employer Relations, Institutional Advancement, and Alumni Relations to convert engaged alumni volunteers into recruiting partners.* Represent the Hiatt Career Center at campus-wide meetings, alumni events, and professional conferences in order to elevate Brandeis’s visibility and strengthen external engagement.* Work with Hiatt’s marketing team to promote alumni-driven programs and increase student participation.**Professional Development and Additional Contributions (10%)*** Pursue relevant training and professional development opportunities and share learnings with the External Engagement team.* Support large-scale Hiatt events and contribute to university-wide initiatives as needed.**What You Bring*** Experience in alumni relations, career development, volunteer management, or employer engagement.* Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage alumni, students, and campus partners.* Experience managing technology platforms such as CRMs, community platforms, or mentoring systems.* Excellent communication, program management, and strategic thinking abilities.* A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for creating meaningful connections that benefit students.You will shape programs that meaningfully impact students’ career journeys while strengthening the global Brandeis alumni community. Your work will build bridges between generations of Brandeisians—turning connections into opportunities and transforming volunteer engagement into tangible career outcomes.**Apply today to join the Hiatt Career Center team.**# **Pay Range Disclosure**The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.# **Equal Opportunity Statement**Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").**COME WORK WITH US**Brandeis University is a great employer for all the same reasons it is an outstanding university. Its commitment to inclusion, dedication to lifelong learning and commitment to excellence are just a few of the reasons our workplace culture shines bright.We take pride not only in maintaining this culture, but expanding it — by recruiting and retaining outstanding employees who share our values and enrich Brandeis University overall.Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process are welcome to contact Human Resources at 781-736-4474 or via email, humanresources@brandeis.edu.The health and safety of the Brandeis community is important. While not required, we strongly recommend that employees are fully vaccinated. For additional information feel free to review
the
website.Certain positions at Brandeis University may require a background check. To review this policy, visit our website at #J-18808-Ljbffr