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Brown University · 7 hours ago

Assistant Director of Career and Life Design

Providence, RI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Brown University is seeking an Assistant Director of Career and Life Design who will be responsible for enhancing alumni engagement through innovative career and life design programs. This role emphasizes community building, mentorship, and collaboration within a diverse alumni network.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Designing, delivering, and evaluating programs that strengthen alumni career and life design engagement and support around shared life experiences, interests, and aspirations

Playing a central role in advancing Brown’s vision for Career and Life Design, helping alumni engage in a lifelong process of exploration, growth, and contribution

Focusing on programming that transcends traditional networking to foster authentic connection, mutual learning, and community across generations

Collaborating with the Alumni Community & Belonging team and others across the University community to ensure that CLD initiatives reflect Brown’s diverse and inclusive alumni community and integrate principles of inclusion and belonging

Enabling alumni and students to build lasting relationships that strengthen the Brown community for the long term

Qualification

Strategy developmentProject coordinationEvent planningCommunity-building experienceHigher education experienceSupervisory experienceMS Office proficiencyGoogle suite proficiencyCommunication skillsRelationship buildingProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of 4 years of experience in a related field such as development, career services, program management, alumni engagement, and/or advising

Demonstrated experience and success in strategy development, project coordination, and event planning

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with finesse in interacting with senior administration and high-profile alumni

A strong relationship builder who is diplomatic and experienced in designing and implementing complex plans

Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities to meet aggressive timelines and challenging deadlines

Commitment to working in a team environment as well

Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google suite of tools, experience with web and email technology, experience using databases, and ability to learn new technology quickly

Ability to present effectively to small and large groups

Meticulous attention to detail

Strong project management and problem-solving skills

Must be able and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends

A high level of integrity, tact, and discretion is required to handle confidential donor/prospect information

Preferred

Community-building experience valued

Experience in higher education or a nonprofit setting

Knowledge of Brown University values

Supervisory experience preferred

Company

Brown University

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Brown University is an Ivy League research university that provides undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a sub-organization of Brown University Health.

Founded in 1764

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

1001-5000 employees