Associate Director Career Networks

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description

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

• Use data to assess effectiveness, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
• Update and Maintain Miami Connect resource and other online career resources for alumni.

Marketing & Outreach

• Develop a marketing and communications plan that promotes alumni networking opportunities and highlights success stories.
• Create targeted outreach strategies to connect with young alumni in person and virtually.
• Partner with EMSS Communications and Marketing and Alumni Relations to ensure consistency of brand and messaging.

Program Development & Pilots

• Lead the design and launch of lifelong learning opportunities for alumni, beginning with pilot programs in Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus.
• Collaborate with Partnerships Office and CCES Employer Relations and  Experiential Education teams to connect alumni with student experiential opportunities and employer pipelines.
• Coordinate alumni involvement in mentoring, career panels, networking events, and industry-specific communities.

Collaboration & Representation

• Work closely with Career Center staff, Alumni Relations, and campus partners to integrate alumni networking into career development initiatives for students.
• Represent the Career Center and Alumni Relations at university and external events. Some travel required plus evenings and weekends.
• Attend Career Fairs to engage alumni in attendance and Homecoming events to support alumni events for in-person engagement.
• Develop and oversee an Alumni Career Network within each alumni chapter.
• Share potential sponsorship connections with employer relations and other partners.

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:

• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with alumni, employers, or external partners.
• Strong project management, communication, and data management skills.
• Experience designing programs and outreach campaigns, preferably for young professionals.
• Experience in higher education, career service, or alumni relations
• Familiarity with alumni engagement software, databases, and digital networking platforms.
• Knowledge of trends in lifelong learning, career readiness, and alumni engagement.
• Experience working in or with major metropolitan markets (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus a plus).

Required Application Documents

resume and cover letter