Director of Partnerships and Career Pathways

Description

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Assumption University (AU) is a comprehensive, private Catholic liberal arts institution, sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption. We awaken in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. Our curricular and co-curricular programs provide students with an education that shapes their souls, forms them intellectually, and prepares them for meaningful careers.

We are a diverse community that welcomes different points of view and embraces all who share our mission. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason and by the pursuit of the truth in the company of friends, an Assumption education transforms the minds and hearts of students.

Situated in the heart of New England in Worcester, Massachusetts, Assumption University is a vibrant community home to 2,000 full-time undergraduate and graduate students. With an average class size of 18, students study under the close mentorship of faculty and staff who are experts in their fields, with over 90 academic programs offered across five schools and colleges. Assumption’s 26 sports teams compete in the Northeast-10 Conference, with our academic and athletic success consistently resulting in the NCAA Division II President’s Award for Academic Excellence.

Marked by gritty determination, relentless curiosity, and a lack of entitlement, Assumption graduates are in demand exactly because our understanding of Catholic liberal education knits enduring ideas and professional preparation into a single fabric.

In compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, as well as other legally protected status, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.

Director of Employer Partnerships and Career Pathways

Executive Director for Foundations Forward

Assumption University presents an exciting opportunity for a highly relational, entrepreneurial, and market-facing leader to help shape the future of student career preparation and experiential learning through Foundations Forward, the University’s comprehensive four-year student development model.

This newly created role will lead the development of strategic partnerships that connect students to career pathways by positioning Assumption as a trusted source of highly capable graduates whose Catholic liberal education equips them with the intellectual agility, character, and professional readiness employers seek. The successful candidate will serve as both a relationship builder and institutional ambassador, expanding Assumption’s visibility and reputation across regional and targeted national markets.

The Director of Employer Partnerships and Career Pathways will lead the development and management of a robust portfolio of employer, organizational, alumni, and institutional partnerships designed to expand access to internships, employment opportunities, experiential learning, and post-graduate pathways for Assumption students.

As a key contributor to the Foundations Forward model, the Director will build scalable and repeatable opportunity pipelines while serving as a visible external…