Brandeis University â” Hiatt Career Center

Empower students. Activate the alumni network. Build the partnerships that shape futures.

The Hiatt Career Center at Brandeis University is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven Assistant Director of Alumni Career Engagement to help transform how alumni support student career development. This role sits at the intersection of alumni relations, volunteer management, and employer engagementâ”bringing together the power of the Brandeis network to open doors, create pipelines, and expand opportunities for students.

If you enjoy designing programs, cultivating volunteers, and translating connections into meaningful partnerships, this role offers a unique opportunity to build impactful engagement initiatives that strengthen the universityâ™s career ecosystem.

Reporting to the Associate Director of External Engagement, you will lead key components of Hiattâ™s alumni strategy, oversee the Rise Together Mentor Network, and collaborate with departments across campus to create a vibrant, connected, and opportunity-rich community.

The salary range for this position is $72,900 - $78,300.

What You Will Do

Develop High-Impact Alumni Career Programs (35%)

• Create and expand alumni-driven programs such as regional events, industry panels, and treks that directly support studentsâ™ evolving career needs.
• Manage a portfolio of alumni engagement opportunities, ensuring alignment with Hiattâ™s strategic goals.
• Continuously improve program offerings by gathering alumni feedback, tracking trends, and recommending new initiatives that deepen career learning.

Lead Volunteer Engagement and Manage the Rise Together Mentor Network (35%)

• Oversee the day-to-day strategy and operations of the Rise Together Mentor Network on B Connect (Graduway).
• Recruit, train, and support a diverse group of alumni and parent volunteers who mentor students, share expertise, and contribute job and internship opportunities.
• Maintain accurate volunteer data across B Connect, CRM, and Handshake in order to support strong program evaluation and reporting.
• Deliver clear, data-informed insights to key partners, including Institutional Advancement, donors, and Hiatt leadership.

Build Strategic External Partnerships and Convert Connections (20%)

• Leverage alumni relationships to expand employer pipelines and increase high-quality job and internship postings for Brandeis students.
• Collaborate with Employer Relations, Institutional Advancement, and Alumni Relations to convert engaged alumni volunteers into recruiting partners.
• Represent the Hiatt Career Center at campus-wide meetings, alumni events, and professional conferences in order to elevate Brandeisâ™s visibility and strengthen external engagement.
• Work with Hiattâ™s marketing team to promote alumni-driven programs and increase student participation.

Professional Development and Additional Contributions (10%)

• Pursue relevant training and professional development opportunities and share learnings with the External Engagement team.
• Support large-scale Hiatt events and contribute to university-wide initiatives as needed.

What You Bring

• Experience in alumni relations, career development, volunteer management, or employer engagement.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage alumni, students, and campus partners.
• Experience managing technology platforms such as CRMs, community platforms, or mentoring systems.
• Excellent communication, program management, and strategic thinking abilities.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for creating meaningful connections that benefit students.

Why Join Hiatt?

You will shape programs that meaningfully impact studentsâ™ career journeys while strengthening the global Brandeis alumni community. Your work will build bridges between generations of Brandeisiansâ”turning connections into opportunities and transforming volunteer engagement into tangible career outcomes.

Ready to help students thrive and alumni shine?

Apply today to join the Hiatt Career Center team.

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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