Assistant Director, Alumni Career Engagement

Brandeis University • Waltham, MA

10d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees