Associate Director, Career Networks

Associate Director, Career Networks

The Associate Director, Career Networks develops and implements strategies to engage alumni in meaningful, career-connected ways, with an emphasis on those within 10 years of graduation. Sitting within the Career Center, this role builds bridges between young alumni, current students, and the university by creating career-focused networks, lifelong learning opportunities, and targeted programming. The Associate Director will establish systems to track alumni engagement, design marketing and outreach initiatives, and pilot innovative programs in key urban centers (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus). This position collaborates closely with Alumni Relations, Partnerships, and external stakeholders to strengthen Miami's lifelong alumni engagement ecosystem.

Strategic Alumni Engagement

• Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to engage young alumni (graduates within the last 10 years) in networking, mentoring, and career-focused programs.
• Design pathways for alumni to stay connected with the university through events, digital communities, and professional development offerings.
• Collaborate with Alumni Relations to align career-focused networking with broader alumni engagement strategies.
• Supervise Alumni Career Navigator

Data

Marketing & Outreach

Program Development & Pilots

Collaboration & Representation

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree and 2 years' experience; or Bachelor's degree and 3 or more years' experience in higher education administration, nonprofit management, communications, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Required Application Documents : resume and cover letter

$55,000 - $62,500 salary range

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

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