Partner Engagement Manager

About Brown

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more.

About the Opportunity

The College invites applications for a Partner Engagement Manager at The Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Center for Career Exploration. For virtually all Brown students, making connections and building relationships with members of the Brown alumni and family community and with employer partners is an essential part of the career exploration and discovery process.

The Center works in collaboration with departments across campus to connect students with Brown's rich array of career resources. We are a highly creative and dedicated team committed to help students build confidence, explore career possibilities, and develop impactful connections.

Responsibilities

As a key member of the Partner Engagement team in the Career Center, the Partner Engagement Manager is responsible for managing and supporting events and activities for all partner engagement programs including employer recruiting and alumni programs. They will assist with the development of creating new employer and alumni networks to provide increased opportunities and connections for Brown students. This position will manage a variety of on-campus and/or virtual recruitment events as well as assisting with new alumni mentoring programs. They will be responsible for all administrative operations and communications for the Partner Engagement team including (but not limited to): recruiting invitations, job/internship postings, billing, promoting on-campus employer interviews and events, data collection (via tracking and surveys), collaborative budget management, and the day-to-day oversight of alumni/employer systems (currently BrownConnect+ and Handshake).

• Management of Event and Program Operations
• Student and Employer Outreach and Support
• Administrative, Data, and Systems Management
• Support for Assigned Center and College Initiatives

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Preferred: Software systems and/or event planning experience.

Job Competencies

• Demonstrated administrative experience, with ability to multitask, strong communication and problem solving skills, and attention to detail
• Customer service orientation, with experience serving students, alumni and/or employers preferred
• Comfort using data and assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of recruiting activities and student career outcomes.
• Demonstrate a high level of self-directed behavior; understand and manage workload according to the academic/recruiting cycle
• Collaborative work style, strong team player; open-mindedness, inclusiveness and flexibility