Associate Director Alumni Career Engagement
Location: Trinity University Campus · Type: Full time · Posted:
2026-08-04 · Reference: JR101627
Job Family Group:
Staff
Department/Office:
Director of Alumni Career Engagement & Network
Time Type:
Full time
Compensation:
$52,839.34-$66,049.17
Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal
equity, relevant experience, and education.
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Job Description:
Reporting to the Director for Alumni Career Engagement, helps fulfill one of
the University's brand promises of helping individuals pursue lives of meaning
and purpose, which will be accomplished by engaging alumni through lifelong
learning events and resources, professional networks, mentoring, digital media
and marketing (webinars and podcasts), and by building a culture in which
everyone knows and believes Tigers hire and help Tigers. Ensures that staff
collaboratively support the programs and strategies of each of the Alumni
Relations and Development departments and the overreaching goals of service to
Trinity University students, faculty, donors, alumni and programs.
JOB DUTIES
Alumni Learning & Career Development:
Directs the creation and implementation of professional development
programming and career consultation for alumni, with a focus towards graduates
of the last decade and early-career professionals, in accordance with Alumni
Career Engagement, Alumni Relations, and University objectives.
Introduces and manages the implementation of new and expanded learning and
professional development programming targeted towards graduates of last
decade and early-career professionals. Programs include but are not
limited to Young Alumni Summit, online professional development forums,
and regional career clinics.
Develops, manages and facilitates production of digital resources and
program assets such as the LinkedIn alumni group and ACE web page. Works
in collaboration with Advancement Communication to create social media
content consisting of career engagement-related topics and current
trending topics.
Provides 1:1 career development coaching for early and establishing career
professionals, focusing on resume and cover letter writing, interview
preparation, and salary negotiation. Career exploration guidance provided
through self-assessments (such as Strong Interest Inventory
interpretations), exploring career changes, and plotting actionable
transition plans.
Operations & Marketing Management:
Assists with the management of the ACE alumni career conversation intake.
Reviews, answers, and delegates intake requests, including but not limited
to career consultation for alumni. Documents initial request, along with
activity reports related to intake conversations. Manages bi-weekly
reporting of intake requests.
Assists with reporting programmatic outcomes that track alumni engagement.
Manages a process to collect and utilize survey, behavioral and other data
to improve and refine the program and its offerings.
Assists in the development and execution of marketing plans to raise
awareness of Alumni Career Engagement offerings, in collaboration with the
Office of Advancement and Strategic Communications & Marketing.
Volunteer Management:
Develops, executes and strengthens pathways for alumni-to-alumni volunteer
career guidance opportunities. Works with the Director of Alumni Career
Engagement, along with campus partners and faculty to optimize existing
programs, while developing new opportunities for alumni to volunteer time
and career knowledge through stand-alone connections and development of
new, scalable program offerings.
Identifies appropriate alumni, faculty and outside experts to speak at
programs; coordinates speaker preparation and program materials.
Alumni Relations Team Duties:
Collaborates with the Alumni Relations team in the development and
execution of the Alumni Relations' signature events such as Alumni
Weekend, River Parade, Holiday Party, etc.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork
and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to
provide professional leadership during emergencies.
Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
Performs other duties as required.
EDUCATION
Required:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Preferred:
Master's degree from an accredited institution.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
Minimum of two years of paid, internship, and volunteer experience in
career consulting/coaching-related or similar work experience in talent
management or selection assessment.
Minimum of two years experience in program development and management at a
higher education institution, a non-profit organization or private
business/company.
Preferred:
Three years of experience in program development and management at a
higher education institution or nonprofit organization.
Three years of experience working in an alumni relations program at a
higher education institution and/or a nonprofit or for-profit education
institution.
At least one year of experience producing digital learning resources and
social media content.
Three or more years of experience facilitating workshops and leading small
group discourse.
Budget management experience.
Experience producing podcasts and webinars.
Familiarity with small liberal arts institutions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required:
Computer literate with knowledge and ability with word processing
equipment and familiarity with data entry and retrieval.
Ability to work non-traditional business hours and weekends.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Detail oriented.
Strong management and organizational skills.
Ability to provide career coaching consultations in 1:1 and small group
settings.
Ability to facilitate education workshops and moderate small group
discussions.
Preferred:
Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Canva, Prezi or similar software.
Working knowledge of Salesforce and Adobe Premiere Pro.
Familiarity with engagement platforms like Anthology, iModules or similar
platforms.
Project management skills including building and implementing project
management plans.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
None
Preferred:
International Coaching Federation (ICF)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).
Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.
Willingness to travel on behalf of Trinity University.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May assist in supervising student workers and/or volunteers.
NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS
None
DECISION MAKING
Plans and performs complex work where only general policies or procedures are
available.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY
Accountable for rendering counsel and advice regarding the department budget
development.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
None
