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Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago

Associate Director, Career Networks

Oxford, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

2+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking an Associate Director for Career Networks who will develop and implement strategies to engage young alumni in meaningful, career-connected ways. This role involves creating career-focused networks and programming, collaborating with various stakeholders, and using data to inform decision-making.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to engage young alumni (graduates within the last 10 years) in networking, mentoring, and career-focused programs

Design pathways for alumni to stay connected with the university through events, digital communities, and professional development offerings

Collaborate with Alumni Relations to align career-focused networking with broader alumni engagement strategies

Supervise Alumni Career Navigator

Use data to assess effectiveness, identify trends, and inform decision-making

Update and Maintain Miami Connect resource and other online career resources for alumni

Develop a marketing and communications plan that promotes alumni networking opportunities and highlights success stories

Create targeted outreach strategies to connect with young alumni in person and virtually

Partner with EMSS Communications and Marketing and Alumni Relations to ensure consistency of brand and messaging

Lead the design and launch of lifelong learning opportunities for alumni, beginning with pilot programs in Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus

Collaborate with Partnerships Office and CCES Employer Relations and Experiential Education teams to connect alumni with student experiential opportunities and employer pipelines

Coordinate alumni involvement in mentoring, career panels, networking events, and industry-specific communities

Work closely with Career Center staff, Alumni Relations, and campus partners to integrate alumni networking into career development initiatives for students

Represent the Career Center and Alumni Relations at university and external events. Some travel required plus evenings and weekends

Attend Career Fairs to engage alumni in attendance and Homecoming events to support alumni events for in-person engagement

Develop and oversee an Alumni Career Network within each alumni chapter

Share potential sponsorship connections with employer relations and other partners

Qualification

Alumni engagement strategiesData managementProject managementMarketingProgram developmentCommunicationsRelationship buildingHigher education experienceNonprofit managementDigital networking platformsLifelong learning trendsCareer readiness knowledge

Required

Master's degree and 2 years' experience; or Bachelor's degree and 3 or more years' experience in higher education administration, nonprofit management, communications, or related field

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