Senior Assistant Director /Assistant Director of Employer and Alumni Engagement

Brandeis University seeks to hire an Assistant Director/Sr. Assistant Director in the Center for Careers and Applied Liberal Arts. In this position, you would build and expand a network of employers and alumni on behalf of the Center, developing relationships and partnerships that open doors, including recruitment and experiential learning opportunities, for Brandeis students. You'll serve as the primary employer and alumni engagement lead for one or more Brandeis schools, working closely with colleagues across the university to develop engagement strategies aligned with each school's academic strengths and career pathways. Through proactive outreach, relationship building, and program development, you'll cultivate employer and alumni partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for students. You'll also design and deliver recruiting programs, including industry treks, industry nights, and information sessions, that strengthen employer engagement and raise Brandeis's visibility across key industries and markets.

Responsibilities

Build and expand a network of employers and alumni on behalf of the Center; Serve as primary employer and alumni engagement lead for one or more Brandeis schools; Initiate and deepen relationships with employers and alumni through targeted outreach; Own a portfolio of priority employer accounts and develop engagement plans; Serve as strategic advisor to employers; Identify and open new industries and geographic markets for Brandeis recruiting; Use Handshake, LinkedIn, and alumni data to identify target employers and alumni; Travel to employer sites and professional events; Develop and customize employer outreach materials; Collaborate to design and execute the Industry Trek program; Plan and execute recruiting-focused programs and events; Participate in professional development activities; Maintain accurate records in Handshake and other tracking systems

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; 3-7 years experience required; Experience in employer relations, recruiting or a related field; Demonstrated ability to initiate relationships through proactive outreach and build them into lasting, productive partnerships; Ability to research industries, identify target organizations and tailor outreach strategies to align with institutional and student needs; Comfortable representing Brandeis in person at employer sites, regional events and professional conferences; Strong organizational skills, including consistent use of CRM tools and tracking systems; Clear, professional communicator in writing, by phone and in person

Nice to have

Higher education experience; Familiarity with Handshake or similar career management platforms