Program Operations Lead - Experiential Learning & Alumni

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington seeks a Program Operations Specialist within Experiential Learning & Alumni Engagement to design and advance high-impact student and alumni initiatives. You will connect students, partners, industry professionals, and the community to strengthen pathways to academic and professional success.

You will lead development of experiential learning opportunities, including research, internships, cohort-based programs, and partnership-driven activities, while growing alumni

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five+ years designing and managing experiential or student development initiatives in higher education.
• Experience developing partnerships and coordinating multi-faceted programs.
• Experience managing data and engagement platforms (e.g., MailChimp, Airtable).
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate experiential learning programs with colleges, universities, and industry partners.
• Develop alumni engagement strategies and manage outreach, events, and communications.
• Oversee budgets, staffing, and program operations to ensure successful delivery.
• Plan culminating events and assess outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across departments to advance student success initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Communication

Partnership development

Data management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MailChimp

Airtable

Job description

The University of Washington seeks a Program Operations Specialist within Experiential Learning & Alumni Engagement to design and advance high-impact student and alumni initiatives. You will connect students, partners, industry professionals, and the community to strengthen pathways to academic and professional success.

You will lead development of experiential learning opportunities, including research, internships, cohort-based programs, and partnership-driven activities, while growing alumni