Brown University
Career Network Coordinator
Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Job Description:
The Career Network Coordinator is a critical contributor to the Career and Life Design team in Alumni Relations and plays an integral role in supporting career connections between Brown students and alums.
The Career and Life Design team has a primary focus on creating student-alumni career connections. The centerpiece of this program is our online platform that builds communities for Brown constituents. In close collaboration with the Dean of the College, the Career Center for Exploration, and the Alumni Relations and Development offices, the Coordinator will support the coordination and implementation of a student-alumni career program to ensure a positive experience for all participants.
This position will have responsibility for various aspects of outreach, operations, and program implementation. The incumbent's work will directly enable the development, maintenance, and growth of a network of Brown alumni, parents, family, and friends who give time, talent, and expertise to students through career-oriented engagement.
Additional responsibilities, including communications and event-planning elements such as budgeting, registration, deadlines, and logistics will help facilitate a dynamic program, offering an engagement continuum for lifelong involvement and investment in Brown.
The incumbent will work closely with the Director of Career and Life Design, and collaborators across campus, to market programs to students and alumni, develop user experience guides, manage communications, and codify informative data to aid the team in building, measuring, and planning alumni engagement.
This individual should be a creative self-starter with the ability to juggle many tasks at once and must possess superior people skills. The incumbent must be extremely detail-oriented and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the highest standards. The candidate should have proven project management skills, social media skills, and technology proficiency, should be a good listener, and be a strong relationship builder. The incumbent should possess an enthusiastic, positive, can-do attitude with a creative and innovative approach to work.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to the commitment of Advancement and the University. Accordingly, the Division of Advancement seeks qualified candidates who can contribute to equity, diversity, and inclusion through their everyday functions
Job Qualifications
Education and Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience (development, customer relations, career programming or advising, event planning, and support, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Qualifications
Demonstrated experience and success in project coordination and event planning. Working knowledge of the Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, electronic mail and calendars, mainframe, and internet/HTML that support high-level fundraising. Administrative experience with job boards and career/networking/mentoring platforms. Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in higher education or non-profit settings. Direct experience with volunteer management and knowledge of Brown University. Job Competencies
Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), including experience/ability to identify and emphasize diverse perspectives in programming, communications, and strategy. Must be a detail-oriented self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities to meet aggressive timelines and challenging deadlines. Comfort in dealing with a wide range of University constituencies. Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent professional and interpersonal skills Commitment to working in a team environment is essential. Given the nature of the work and the high level of most of the members of the constituency, a high level of integrity, tact, and discretion is required to deal with confidential donor/prospect information.
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. All offers of employment are contingent upon a completed criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
Recruiting Start Date:
2024-10-07
Job Posting Title: Career Network Coordinator
Department: Alumni Relations
Grade: Grade 9
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type :
Regular
Time Type: Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5
Position Work Location: Hybrid Eligible
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.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
As an EEO/AA employer, 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, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
The Career Network Coordinator is a critical contributor to the Career and Life Design team in Alumni Relations and plays an integral role in supporting career connections between Brown students and alums.
The Career and Life Design team has a primary focus on creating student-alumni career connections. The centerpiece of this program is our online platform that builds communities for Brown constituents. In close collaboration with the Dean of the College, the Career Center for Exploration, and the Alumni Relations and Development offices, the Coordinator will support the coordination and implementation of a student-alumni career program to ensure a positive experience for all participants.
This position will have responsibility for various aspects of outreach, operations, and program implementation. The incumbent's work will directly enable the development, maintenance, and growth of a network of Brown alumni, parents, family, and friends who give time, talent, and expertise to students through career-oriented engagement.
Additional responsibilities, including communications and event-planning elements such as budgeting, registration, deadlines, and logistics will help facilitate a dynamic program, offering an engagement continuum for lifelong involvement and investment in Brown.
The incumbent will work closely with the Director of Career and Life Design, and collaborators across campus, to market programs to students and alumni, develop user experience guides, manage communications, and codify informative data to aid the team in building, measuring, and planning alumni engagement.
This individual should be a creative self-starter with the ability to juggle many tasks at once and must possess superior people skills. The incumbent must be extremely detail-oriented and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the highest standards. The candidate should have proven project management skills, social media skills, and technology proficiency, should be a good listener, and be a strong relationship builder. The incumbent should possess an enthusiastic, positive, can-do attitude with a creative and innovative approach to work.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to the commitment of Advancement and the University. Accordingly, the Division of Advancement seeks qualified candidates who can contribute to equity, diversity, and inclusion through their everyday functions
Job Qualifications
Education and Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience (development, customer relations, career programming or advising, event planning, and support, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Qualifications
Demonstrated experience and success in project coordination and event planning. Working knowledge of the Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, electronic mail and calendars, mainframe, and internet/HTML that support high-level fundraising. Administrative experience with job boards and career/networking/mentoring platforms. Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in higher education or non-profit settings. Direct experience with volunteer management and knowledge of Brown University. Job Competencies
Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), including experience/ability to identify and emphasize diverse perspectives in programming, communications, and strategy. Must be a detail-oriented self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities to meet aggressive timelines and challenging deadlines. Comfort in dealing with a wide range of University constituencies. Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent professional and interpersonal skills Commitment to working in a team environment is essential. Given the nature of the work and the high level of most of the members of the constituency, a high level of integrity, tact, and discretion is required to deal with confidential donor/prospect information.
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. All offers of employment are contingent upon a completed criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
Recruiting Start Date:
2024-10-07
Job Posting Title: Career Network Coordinator
Department: Alumni Relations
Grade: Grade 9
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type :
Regular
Time Type: Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5
Position Work Location: Hybrid Eligible
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.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
As an EEO/AA employer, 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, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.