Strategic Partnerships & Career Pathways Director

Assumption University; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Assumption University in Worcester, MA seeks a Director of Employer Partnerships and Career Pathways to lead the Foundations Forward initiative. You will build and manage a robust portfolio of employer and alumni partnerships, expanding internships, experiential learning, and post-graduate pathways for students.

The role requires strong relationship-building, strategic thinking, and the ability to represent the University externally across regional and national markets, aligning partnerships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Advanced degree preferred for leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of employer partnerships and experiential learning programs.
• Build scalable pipelines for internships and employment pathways for students.
• Represent the University externally to employers and educational partners.
• Align partnership strategy with institutional priorities and workforce trends.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Assumption University in Worcester, MA seeks a Director of Employer Partnerships and Career Pathways to lead the Foundations Forward initiative. You will build and manage a robust portfolio of employer and alumni partnerships, expanding internships, experiential learning, and post-graduate pathways for students.

The role requires strong relationship-building, strategic thinking, and the ability to represent the University externally across regional and national markets, aligning partnerships