Assistant Dean, Strategic Partnerships and Engagement

$178,000 - $195,000/Yr

Columbia University In the City of New York - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Educational Services

About the position

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Career Management Center (CMC), the Assistant Dean, Strategic Partnerships leads the strategic development and management of relationships with employers, faculty, and alumni to enhance hiring opportunities for Columbia Business School (CBS) students. The role collaborates across internal and external stakeholders, including Development & Alumni Relations (DAR), faculty, and Centers & Programs to execute a school-wide employer engagement strategy. The strategy ensures alignment with career education initiatives and supports both domestic and global student hiring outcomes. As a key member of the CMC leadership team, the Assistant Dean provides strategic direction to a team of professionals and plays a critical role in advancing CBS's vision. The position offers a unique opportunity for a highly talented, team-first professional with a passion for connecting employers and students to join a world-class Ivy League institution within the dynamic, mission-driven CMC department.

Responsibilities

• Partners with Associate Dean to develop and execute a school-wide corporate engagement strategy.
• Provides strategic leadership for a team of eight professional staff, ensuring alignment with CMC vision and goals.
• Partners with the Executive Director of Employer Relations to establish employer engagement plans, recruitment strategies, timelines, and policies.
• Serves as a member of the CMC leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.
• Acts as the primary liaison between CMC and DAR, Centers & Programs, and other CBS stakeholders to align employer and alumni development efforts with CBS priorities.
• Provides consultation to employers to maximize recruiting efforts and foster faculty partnerships to strengthen employer engagement.
• Oversees efforts to develop, maintain, and further relationships with employers and alumni in sectors of interest to the students and alumni.
• Strategically targets employers new to CBS as they build their talent pipelines via job postings, campus/club events, student trips, and other activities.
• Collaborates with the Executive Director of Operations to determine employment and market data needs.
• Utilizes data collected to develop targeted employer and alumni engagement strategy.
• In collaboration with Associate Dean, CMC, and the School's Marketing and Communications team, develops content for employer-facing channels.
• Represents the CMC at select professional meetings, recruiter meetings, media/press interactions, and with peer schools as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned or required to support the mission of the CMC.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7-9 years of experience required, preferably with management and business experience.
• 7+ years professional experience in either a corporate or academic setting.
• Experience leading high performing teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and the ability to excel in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with experience presenting to diverse audiences.
• Proven leadership, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing priorities and collaborate effectively.
• Deep understanding of MBA roles and industries, along with the needs of a diverse MBA student body.
• Advanced proficiency with tools such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM systems.
• Strong data analytics capabilities and the ability to use data for decision-making.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings or late evenings during peak periods, and travel as required.

Nice-to-haves

• MBA or other Master's degree and experience in higher education, development, technology, financial services, and/or consulting sectors.
• Familiarity with MBA recruiting processes and nuances.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $178,000 - $195,000