Job Description

Join the vibrant community at the Brandeis University Hiatt Career Center. Brandeis is a distinguished, medium-sized private research university recognized for its academic excellence and leading-edge research. Located just outside Boston, Brandeis offers a dynamic work environment where innovation, collaboration, and diversity are valued.

The Hiatt Career Center serves 3,600 undergraduate students and alumni in developing the skills to transform their unique backgrounds, liberal arts education, and experiential learning into meaningful professional futures and relationships. Our external engagement team collaborates with employers, alumni, parents, and volunteers to create recruiting, networking, and educational opportunities for our students and alumni.

We are hiring for an Assistant Director of External Engagement  to build on our recent successes and expand our outreach. You will cultivate partnerships with employers, alumni, and industry professionals to create pathways to high-quality professional opportunities. This role reports to the Associate Director of Engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Employer & External Relations:

• Build and manage relationships with employers, alumni, volunteers, and other external partners.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to connect students with external partners for networking, recruiting, and professional development opportunities.
• Organize employer events, such as career fairs and industry panels, and collaborate with external partners on educational programs for students and alumni.
• Collect, analyze, and manage key data to track engagement success and inform decision-making.
• Foster connections between current students and Brandeis alumni through mentoring programs, industry meet-ups, and informational interviews.
• Actively participate in local, state, regional, and national professional organizations to expand career opportunities for students and alumni.
• Support employer engagement efforts by marketing career services to new employers and industries, focusing on high-growth sectors.

Work Environment:  Brandeis is a liberal arts college within a research university, offering a tight-knit, collaborative community. Hiatt Career Center staff work 35 hours per week with a hybrid work model, allowing for flexible scheduling. Some early morning or evening hours may be required for events or special initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelorâ™s degree, with 3-5 years of experience in recruiting (university, private, public sector), volunteer management, alumni engagement, career services, sales, business development, customer service, or related areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, Excel, databases, and web-based software.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills and an entrepreneurial mindset to drive initiatives forward.

Benefits:  Brandeis offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. Free campus parking and a commitment to work-life balance enhance our supportive work environment.

Salary:  $60,000 - $70,000

Apply:  Submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. Anticipated start time early 2025.

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th ... e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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