Catholic University of America
Associate Director, Alumni Engagement Career & Professional Programming
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Washington, DC
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Full-Time
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$80K - $85K
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Career Services
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May 21st, 2026
CRM
Edtech.com's Summary
The Catholic University of America is hiring an Associate Director, Alumni Engagement Career & Professional Programming. This role designs and executes a strategy that connects alumni and students through career development, professional networking, and lifelong learning programs, while collaborating closely with campus partners and Advancement colleagues to enhance alumni engagement and fundraising outcomes.
Highlights
- Design and lead comprehensive alumni career engagement strategies.
- Develop and manage mentorship programs and professional networking initiatives.
- Build and maintain industry-based alumni networks aligned with academic strengths.
- Create and execute professional development programming including webinars and panels.
- Collaborate with Career Services, academic units, and student affairs for program alignment.
- Identify and cultivate high-value alumni for engagement and philanthropic opportunities.
- Use CRM systems and data analytics to track program effectiveness and inform decisions.
- Engage alumni through virtual and in-person outreach efforts to increase participation.
- Partner with Advancement Communications to develop targeted communications and social media strategies.
- Requires a bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred) and proficiency with CRM, mentorship platforms, and digital engagement tools.
- Salary range: $80,000 - $85,000.
Associate Director, Alumni Engagement Career & Professional Programming Full Description
Posting Title: Associate Director, Alumni Engagement Career & Professional Programming Overview:
The Associate Director of Career and Professional Programming, reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving, is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive strategy that connects alumni and students through career development, professional networking, and lifelong learning opportunities. This role plays a critical part in strengthening the value proposition of alumni engagement by positioning the University as a lifelong partner in career advancement. The Associate Director leads the development of a robust portfolio of career-focused programming that engages alumni across industries, career stages, and geographic regions, including mentorship platforms, industry-specific networks, executive-level engagement groups, and professional development programming. The role works closely with campus partners, including Career Services, academic units, and student affairs.
The Associate Director also plays a leadership role in expanding industry-based alumni networks, including a C-suite initiative that aligns with key academic strengths and workforce trends. In collaboration with Advancement colleagues, the Associate Director integrates career engagement efforts with broader alumni engagement and fundraising strategies.
The Associate Director also plays a leadership role in expanding industry-based alumni networks, including a C-suite initiative that aligns with key academic strengths and workforce trends. In collaboration with Advancement colleagues, the Associate Director integrates career engagement efforts with broader alumni engagement and fundraising strategies.
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position, which represents the full range of anticipated compensation, is: $80,000 - $85,000.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Design and implement a comprehensive alumni career engagement strategy.
The Associate Director develops a long-term strategy that positions career and professional programming as a central component of alumni engagement. This includes identifying priority industries, engagement pathways, and programmatic opportunities that align with alumni interests and institutional strengths.
The Associate Director develops a long-term strategy that positions career and professional programming as a central component of alumni engagement. This includes identifying priority industries, engagement pathways, and programmatic opportunities that align with alumni interests and institutional strengths.
Lead the development of mentorship and professional networking initiatives.
Oversees the creation and management of structured mentorship programs that connect alumni with students and fellow alumni. These initiatives are designed to facilitate meaningful professional relationships and support career development across all stages.
Build and manage industry-based alumni networks.
Establishes and grows industry-focused alumni communities that provide ongoing opportunities for connection, collaboration, and engagement, aligned with key academic disciplines and workforce sectors to maximize relevance and participation.
Develop and execute professional development programming.
Creates a portfolio of programming that includes webinars, panels, workshops, and speaker series focused on career growth and industry insights, designed to deliver tangible value to alumni while strengthening their connection to the University.
Partner with campus stakeholders to align career and alumni engagement efforts.
Collaborates with Career Services, academic units, and student affairs to integrate alumni into student career development initiatives, including aligning programming, sharing resources, and co-developing engagement opportunities.
Identify and cultivate high-value alumni for engagement and philanthropy.
Works closely with Advancement colleagues to identify alumni who demonstrate strong engagement through career programming as potential mentors, volunteers, or donors. Ensures engagement data is leveraged to inform cultivation and pipeline development strategies.
Utilize data and analytics to assess program effectiveness.
Tracks participation, engagement trends, and outcomes to evaluate the success of career programming. Uses CRM systems and engagement metrics to inform decision-making and improve program design.
Conduct outreach and relationship-building with alumni.
Engages alumni through virtual and in-person interactions to promote programming and build relationships, understanding alumni needs and increasing participation across a diverse alumni base.
Partner in the development and execution of a comprehensive communications and social media strategy.
The Associate Director partners closely with Advancement Communications to assist in the design and delivery of targeted messaging that engages alumni across digital and traditional channels, ensuring communications are strategic, data-informed, and effectively drive engagement.
Other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred. Relevant experience in alumni engagement, career services, advancement, or a related field.
Proficiency with CRM systems; experience with mentorship platforms, virtual programming tools, and digital engagement channels.
Mission focused; Collaborative & Communicative; Organized & Reliable; Creative & Inventive; Strategic & Decisive.
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