Part-Time Associate Director, Marketing Mentorship

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 172,000; Part time

Job summary

The Carlson Brand Enterprise at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid), seeks a part-time Associate Director to mentor MBA and undergraduate marketing teams. You will guide real-world client projects with strategic guidance and structured problem-solving support.

This role focuses on mentoring, stakeholder management, and developing client-ready deliverables while engaging with the CBE community and supporting students pursuing top marketing roles.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree required (PhD, MBA, or JD).
• 2+ years of experience in a Marketing position.
• Ability to mentor and coach students on engagements.
• Strong skills in structured problem-solving, executive communication, and client management.
• Availability to commit about 2–5 hours per week per project.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly guidance to student marketing teams with structured problem-solving, rigorous analyses, and clear communication.
• Guide client-facing deliverables with structured workplans, interim updates, and final recommendations.
• Participate in team meetings and workshops to reinforce marketing best practices and offer career advice to students.

Skills

Marketing experience

Mentoring

Structured problem solving

Executive communication

Client management

Time commitment

Education

Graduate degree (PhD, MBA, or JD)

Job description

The Carlson Brand Enterprise at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid), seeks a part-time Associate Director to mentor MBA and undergraduate marketing teams. You will guide real-world client projects with strategic guidance and structured problem-solving support.

This role focuses on mentoring, stakeholder management, and developing client-ready deliverables while engaging with the CBE community and supporting students pursuing top marketing roles.