Sr. Associate Director of Alumni Career Connections

Kenyon College; Gambier (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

100% tuition waiver for children

90% tuition waiver at partner colleges

Job summary

Kenyon College seeks a Senior Associate Director of Alumni Career Connections to lead the alumni career and mentorship program within the Career Development Office. The role reports to the Director of Alumni Engagement and the Dean of the CDO and directs volunteering and mentorship strategy for careers and experiential education.

The position involves coordinating alumni volunteer activities, overseeing the Expert in Residence Program, and developing connections between students and alumni

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all Kenyon alumni career-related volunteer activities in conjunction with the Office of Alumni Engagement and Career Development Office.
• Oversee the Expert in Residence Program.
• Maintain accurate records in the SLATE Advancement database.
• Recruit hosts for the job shadow and externship programs in conjunction with the Career Development Office.
• Collaborate with the Director of Employer Relations in the CDO to plan and execute career treks during Kenyon academic breaks to popular destinations among students.
• Connect students 1:1 with alumni mentors, establishing clear expectations and structure for successful mentoring relationships.
• Work with the Experiential Learning (EL) committee to embed job shadow and externships in the tracking and reflection mechanisms of the ELR.
• Distribute the annual Kenyon Candidates resume books to alumni in conjunction with Advancement Communications.
• Work closely with the Director of Employer Partnerships and Director of Internships to create a unified communication strategy to alumni, parents, and employers regarding career engagement opportunities.
• Coordinate on-campus skill-based competitions with alumni as judges.
• Potentially create a homestay program to complement the Job Shadow Program.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Kenyon College is conducting a search for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Senior Associate Director of Alumni Career Connections. The Senior Associate Director of Alumni Career Connections co-reports to the Director of Alumni Engagement and the Dean of the Career Development Office (CDO). This role will direct the mentorship and alumni connections unit within the CDO and be responsible for executing the overall volunteerism and mentorship strategy related to careers and experiential education.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate all Kenyon alumni career-related volunteer activities in conjunction with the Office of Alumni Engagement and Career Development Office.
• Oversee the Expert in Residence Program.
• Maintain accurate records in the SLATE Advancement database.
• Help coordinate alumni involvement with the “Kenyon City” programs associated with the Kenyon Keys.
• Recruit hosts for the job shadow and externship programs in conjunction with the Career Development Office.
• Collaborate with the Director of Employer Relations in the CDO to plan and execute career treks during Kenyon academic breaks to popular destinations among students.
• Connect students 1:1 with alumni mentors, establishing clear expectations and structure for successful mentoring relationships.
• Work with the Experiential Learning (EL) committee to embed job shadow and externships in the tracking and reflection mechanisms of the ELR.
• Manage the administration of the “Just Ask”
• Distribute the annual Kenyon Candidates resume books to alumni in conjunction with Advancement Communications
• Work closely with the Director of Employer Partnerships and Director of Internships to create a unified communication strategy to alumni, parents, and employers regarding career engagement opportunities.
• Coordinate on-campus skill-based competitions with alumni as judges.
• Potentially create a homestay program to complement the Job Shadow Program.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Success Factors

• Exercise excellent judgment and sensitivity in the handling of confidential information.
• Is adept and diplomatic in dealing with both internal and external constituents.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Is flexible, self-motivated and has a strong sense of initiative.
• Pay strict attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective in supervising other employees and understanding the shifting needs of the work day during the course of the year.

Working Conditions

• Work is generally performed in an office environment.
• Ability to lift boxes or items up to 30 pounds or less is needed.
• Hybrid schedule (remote/in-office) is possible but not guaranteed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong skills in oral and written communication.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Kenyon College is a nationally prominent, private liberal arts college where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students and professors.

Compensation and Benefits

Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at twenty-three other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.

We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook.

Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcomeapplications from all qualified individuals. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicantswithout regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression,sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status,marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law.Kenyon College has a strong commitment to an inclusiveenvironment thatwelcomes all voices and perspectives.