Director for Student & Alumni Engagement

Position Title:

Director for Student & Alumni Engagement

Department/School:

School of Management

Job Summary:

The director of student and alumni engagement is responsible for enhancing the School of Management's student experience, with a special emphasis on the undergraduate experience. They work closely with students and student organizations to develop experiences, events, etc. that complement the other educational experiences available to students. They look for opportunities to add or modify the suite of student organizations and experiences. They meet regularly with student organizations and their leadership teams and identify opportunities for these organizations to collaborate and innovate. They also work with faculty advisors for the organizations to plan and support these groups.

The SOM has an active and engaged advisory board. The director provides vital support to the activities of this board, including help with fundraising activities, events, and student assistance. They support and coordinate the mentorship program, executive visits, and alumni panels and events. The director also works closely with partner offices across the campus (for example, Career Services, Student Affairs, and Advancement) to ensure that the SOM is working effectively with these offices for the benefit of our students and alumni. The director helps with the process of program assessment and enhancement, soliciting and responding to student feedback and sharing insights from this feedback with faculty and administrators as appropriate. They also administer the mentorship program and assist in coordinating and tracking internships and other student outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of relevant job experience.

Essential Functions:

Supporting advisory board and student organization activities. Building and maintaining strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and others. Envisioning and executing events and activities that complement the educational experiences of our students. Partnering effectively with other offices on campus that also support our students and alumni/friends. Supporting program assessment and improvement activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in relevant field.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

About the Department/School:

The AACSB-accredited , which includes majors in Accounting, Business Administration, and Economics is a leader in teaching students to develop the skills to succeed in today's global business community. Business Administration majors can concentrate their studies in finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, human resource management, or international business. Students can choose from an array of student organizations, professional societies, internships, or other activities to supplement their classroom experiences. The School of Management offers three graduate degrees: an online Master of Business Administration program, online Master of Public Administration program, and on-ground Master of Science in Professional Accountancy. Marist combines a solid liberal arts education with thorough preparation for the world of work. We are committed to nurturing a diverse and welcoming community, and we offer our students personalized attention and small class sizes.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to "help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century." Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger's Personal Finance ("Best College Values"), and others. Marist's study abroad program is ranked #2 in the nation by the U.S. State Department's "Open Doors Report" and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist's Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.