Dir. Alumni Career Engagement

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Alumni Career Engagement leads strategic initiatives to engage alumni in career development, mentoring, and advancement programming. This role oversees alumni-facing events, manages key relationships across campus and industry, and supervises the Manager of Alumni Career Engagement. The Director plays a critical role in integrating alumni into the student experience, coordinating cross-campus efforts, and promoting inclusive, data-informed engagement strategies.

This position is an in-person position at Post’s main campus or downtown Waterbury location.

• Lead the hiring, training, and supervision of the Manager of Alumni Career Engagement; promote professional development through conferences and industry engagement.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives aligned with institutional goals and departmental priorities related to alumni and advancement.
• Partner with the Director of Employer Relations & Experiential Learning on shared outreach, events, and marketing to engage alumni and employers.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by applying inclusive practices that support the success of all students, staff, and stakeholders.
• Represent the department at professional conferences and events; share key insights with staff and strengthen the office’s visibility in the field.
• Lead alumni-focused marketing and communication efforts to promote engagement opportunities and career advancement resources.

• Maintain relationships with alumni serving as mentors, panelists, and employer contacts.
• Cultivate alumni donors and advisory board members for advancement initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty and departments to integrate alumni stories and mentorship into curriculum and student organizations.
• Collaborate with departments and contribute to campus-wide initiatives and committees as appropriate.
• Lead the planning and execution of alumni engagement events (e.g., panels, networking nights, mentoring sessions)

• Report on alumni participation in career initiatives, hiring pipelines, mentoring programs, and post-graduation outcome data.
• Oversee the budget for alumni career events, mentoring initiatives, and advancement-related programming.
• Oversee the alumni database and lead its implementation and integration with career systems and other relevant university platforms.
• Oversee the First Destination Survey, create reports, and serve as liaison for all institutional alumni surveys.
• Develop dashboards to visualize alumni engagement trends, mentoring participation, and advancement impact.

There will be other duties as assigned for the position. This position requires a flexible schedule with some evening and weekend hours to meet the operational needs of the Career Development Center.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Master’s degree required.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in alumni relations, advancement, career services, or a related field
• Demonstrated success in leading alumni engagement programs, supervising staff, and coordinating cross-campus initiatives.
• Supervisory experience required.

• Proven ability to cultivate and sustain alumni relationships across diverse industries and roles.
• Experience developing marketing strategies and communication campaigns for alumni engagement.
• Strong understanding of inclusive engagement practices and advancement trends
• Ability to manage budgets, assess program effectiveness, and use data to inform strategy.
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and institutional planning.
• Familiarity with alumni databases, Handshake, Big Interview, and UConnect for employer engagement and career services delivery
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) for documentation, reporting, and communication