Program Manager I - Career Development & Alumni Relations - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

20h

About The Position

The Program Manager I is responsible for providing administrative, operational and programmatic oversight. The Program Manager I will have a thorough knowledge of institutional and program policies and procedures and may be instrumental in developing program policies. A program is ongoing and while it may have a business cycle, will continue. The program provides a specific service or carries out specific activities as a separate entity or as a component program within a department, but is not a department itself. The Graduate Education in Public Health program at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) is seeking a dedicated Program Manager for Career Development & Alumni Relations to guide students and alumni in their professional growth and engagement. This position plays a key role in developing career pathways, employer partnerships, and alumni networks across our Master’s, PhD, and non-degree programs in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Administration, Biostatistics, and Clinical Research. This is a dynamic leadership opportunity to shape the next generation of public health professionals by integrating employer insights, alumni engagement, and targeted career development strategies that support institutional excellence, accreditation standards, and graduate impact in the public and private sectors.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or greater preferred, or a combination of applicable experience and education.
3+ years experience (5 preferred), managing and administrating program activities for assigned area

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred.
2–5 years of experience in career services, student advising, professional development, or a healthcare/public health setting.
Experience working in alumni relations or employer engagement highly preferred
Strong communication skills, both one-on-one and group facilitation
Demonstrated experience in event planning and program coordination
Familiarity with job search tools (e.g., LinkedIn, Handshake)
Data tracking and outcomes reporting experience
A strong preference for knowledge of public health career pathways and accreditation standards (e.g., CEPH)

Responsibilities

Provide personalized and group advising on career development, job search strategies, and graduate student professional growth
Build and maintain relationships with public, private, and nonprofit employers in healthcare, research, and public health sectors
Organize and lead career-related events, including skill-building workshops, speaker panels, and job fairs
Serve as liaison to internal offices (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Development) and manage relationships with guest presenters and consultants
Develop and execute a strategic alumni engagement plan in collaboration with the ISMMS Alumni Office to foster mentorship, philanthropy, and professional development opportunities for current students and recent graduates
Track graduate outcomes and employment data along with other key KPIs for internal reporting and accreditation purposes
Liaise with professional associations (e.g., ACHE, HLNY, CEPH) to connect students with industry resources
Support curriculum development through employer feedback and alumni insights
Collaborate with internship and applied experience staff to align placement with long-term career goals
Develop marketing materials highlighting student success and manage a career opportunity job board
Collaborate with the broader Student & Postdoctoral Affairs team in programming and student engagement initiatives