Partner Engagement Manager

brown; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University invites applications for a Partner Engagement Manager at The Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Center for Career Exploration. The role focuses on building employer and alumni networks, coordinating events, and providing mentoring connections to Brown students.

You will manage on-campus and virtual recruitment events, oversee communications, data tracking, and collaboration with campus partners to align career exploration with Brown's Open Curriculum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience in higher education or a related area.
• Experience with coordinating events and programs is preferred.
• Familiarity with software systems used for events, communications and data tracking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage events and program operations for partner engagement programs, including employer recruiting and alumni events.
• Develop and support new employer and alumni networks to increase opportunities for Brown students.
• Oversee administrative operations and communications for the Partner Engagement team, including invitations, postings, billing, and data collection.
• Support Brown's Career Center initiatives and represent the Center's mission in collaboration with campus partners.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years experience

Experience in higher education

Tools

BrownConnect+

Handshake

Job description

Job Description:

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. To learn about Brown University's benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page for further information.

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. These connections can help students obtain internship and job opportunities, initiate short and long-term mentoring relationships, and develop professional skills and insider knowledge for specific career pathways. 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. We leverage our relationships within and beyond the Brown community to facilitate meaningful experiences, mentoring connections and partnerships that position students for purposeful work throughout their professional lives. As part of the College, the Center ensures that student career exploration is aligned with the Open Curriculum and that exploring career possibilities is an integral part of the learning experience for all Brown students. We strive to be a welcoming center that approaches conversations with empathy and respect for each person's individual goals. We prioritize individuality, equity, accessibility and inclusion in all of our work. If you would like to join a team of dedicated colleagues in helping students and alumni set the course for their careers, please consider submitting an application.

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). This role will also support the overall mission for Brown's Career Center, and serve in working groups within the division of the College. The manager will represent the vision, mission and goals of the Center for Career Exploration.

Major Responsibilities

• 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 de