Senior Director, Graduate Career Development & Alumni Engagement

University of Notre Dame, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Notre Dame, INDIANA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 01 Apr 2024

Position Information


Job Title Senior Director, Graduate Career Development & Alumni Engagement
Job Description
Do you believe Notre Dame is a force for good in the world?
Do you believe that the primary function of business is service to society?
Do you believe in the power of relationships and career advancement to fuel professional growth?
The Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame is seeking an accomplished and experienced leader for the position of Senior Director, Graduate Career Development & Alumni Engagement. The Senior Director will lead the graduate career development team in the development and execution of a career coaching, curriculum and employer relations strategy for the College’s diverse portfolio of 9 graduate programs, culminating in ~800 graduate students securing internships and full-time roles, annually. They will also lead the College’s efforts to proactively engage all business alumni in the work of the College toward its strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive career coaching, curriculum and employer relations strategy for the College’s graduate programs, including the residential MBA (2-year, full-time), working professional (Global EMBA and Executive MNA) and residential specialized master’s (MNA, MSA, MSBA, MSBA-Sports Analytics, MSF, MSM) degree programs.
  • Collaborate closely with College leadership, faculty, staff, the Alumni Association and other key stakeholders to identify and implement strategies for engaging and involving all business alumni in the work of the College.
  • Lead a team responsible for the functions that drive graduate career outcomes and alumni satisfaction, including career curriculum, coaching, employer relations, business development, operations, analysis, reporting, programming and administration.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions and continuously enhance the effectiveness of strategies, processes and specific efforts.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with campus partners, other institutions, corporate partners, alumni, and other external constituencies to support career outcomes.
  • Represent the College externally to promote graduate business students and all business alumni while fostering relationships with employers, industry associations and affinity groups.
  • Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and innovations in graduate career development and business education.
  • Oversee the strategic allocation of resources, including talent and budget.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in higher education.
  • 5+ yrs of demonstrated leadership experience, including experience building and developing a team.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on a team of executives in a complex environment to achieve ambitious goals.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to envision and implement innovative career development, employer relations and alumni engagement strategies.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills to inform decision-making and measure the success of career development, employer relations and alumni engagement initiatives.
  • Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
  • MBA or advanced business-related degree.
  • Progressive experience in graduate business career development.
  • A track record of delivering results over an extended time with sustained performance in the face of adversity and unfavorable macro environments.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Department MGP Career Development (34065)
Department Website https://mendoza-mbacareers.nd.edu/
Family / Sub-Family Student Svcs / Career Services - Post Undergraduate
Career Stream/Level M 3 Director
Department Hiring Pay Range Commensurate with Experience
Pay ID Semi-Monthly
FLSA Status S1 - FT Exempt
Job Category Administrator/Professional
Job Type Full-time
Schedule: Days of Week & Hours
Schedule: Hours/Week M-F, 8-5
Schedule: # of months 12


Posting Detail Information


Job Posting Date (Campus) 03/14/2024
Job Posting Date (Public) 03/14/2024
Job Closing Date 04/01/2024
Posting Type
Posting Number S24782
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/33835

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