Director of Partner Engagement

Job Description:

About Brown:

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit theUniversity Human Resources web pagefor further information.

About the Opportunity:

The Collegeinvites applications for a Director of Partner Engagement at The Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Center for Career Exploration. For virtually all Brown students, making connections and building relationships with members of the Brown alumni and family community and with employer partners is an essential part of the career exploration and discovery process. These connections can help students obtain internship and job opportunities, initiate short and long-term mentoring relationships, and develop professional skills and insider knowledge for specific career pathways.

The Center works in collaboration with departments across campus to connect students with Brown’s rich array of career resources. We are a highly creative and dedicated team committed to help students build confidence, explore career possibilities, and develop impactful connections. We leverage our relationships within and beyond the Brown community to facilitate meaningful experiences, mentoring connections and partnerships that position students for purposeful work throughout their professional lives. As part of the College, the Center ensures that student career exploration is aligned with the Open Curriculum and that exploring career possibilities is an integral part of the learning experience for all Brown students. We strive to be a welcoming center that approaches conversations with empathy and respect for each person’s individual goals. We prioritize individuality, equity, accessibility and inclusion in all of our work. If you would like to join a team of dedicated colleagues in helping students and alumni set the course for their careers, please consider submitting an application.

Responsibilities:

As the leader of the Partner Engagement team, the Director of Partner Engagement will be responsible for overseeing the development of networks that engage alumni, family, and employer partners in career-related activities that directly support student career exploration and outcomes. This includes recruiting partnerships and activities (on and away from campus) and managing the Center’s key employer relationships. The incumbent will work closely with colleagues in the Alumni Relations and Advancement offices to build a highly collaborative Partner Engagement program with shared goals, processes, and systems for alumni, family and employer engagement. This includes both strategic and operational oversight of the BrownConnect+ platform. This position will oversee a team of professional staff and will serve on the leadership team at the Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Center for Career Exploration.

Major Responsibilities

• In partnership with Alumni Relations and Advancement, provide strategic leadership for the developing and sustaining an active career volunteer network of alumni, parent, and family partners.
• Oversee all aspects of the employer partnership program, leading a team of professional staff (~5-6 FTEs).
• Support new and existing Center initiatives and other College priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred. 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in career services or in alumni relations/advancement, or other directly relevant experience. Experience managing staff or otherwise demonstrated capacity to supervise.
• Experience in alumni relations and volunteer management activities; demonstrated ability to develop relationships with key alumni leaders.
• Experience developing and collaboratively managing volunteer networks at a University or non-profit organization.
• Experience managing employer relationships in a recruiting context, or directly overseeing a recruiting program within a career center or for corporate, non-profit, or governmental entity.
• Experience in academic program administration, including planning and development, implementation, and assessment, as well as budget management and operational oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and mobilize others (staff, faculty, students) to achieve shared results.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, discretion, sound judgment, and leadership skills.
• Comfort working with technology such as career services management platforms and peer to peer or student to alumni networking platforms. Proficient with technology tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Salary Grade:

12

Additional Information:

Occasional evening and weekend work required for essential College and University events.

Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-05-15

Job Posting Title:

Director of Partner Engagement

Department:

Center for Career Exploration

Grade:

Grade 12

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Brown is registered to do business.

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EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.