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Brown University

Assistant Director of Career and Life Design

Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912

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Overview The Assistant Director of Career and Life Design (CLD) is responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating programs that strengthen alumni career and life design engagement and support around shared life experiences, interests, and aspirations.

Responsibilities

Design, deliver, and evaluate programs that strengthen alumni career and life design engagement and support.

Advance Brown’s vision for Career and Life Design, fostering authentic connection, mutual learning, and community across generations.

Collaborate with the Alumni Community & Belonging team and others across the University to ensure initiatives reflect diversity and inclusion principles.

Build lasting relationships between alumni and students through career programming, life design initiatives, and mentorship programs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of 4 years of experience in a related field such as development, career services, program management, alumni engagement, and/or advising.

Preferred Qualifications

Community‑building experience.

Experience in higher education or a nonprofit setting.

Knowledge of Brown University values.

Supervisory experience.

Job Competencies

Demonstrated experience and success in strategy development, project coordination, and event planning.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interactive with senior administration and high‑profile alumni.

Strong relationship builder, diplomatic, experienced in designing and implementing complex plans.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities.

Proficiency with MS Office, Google suite, web and email technology, databases.

Ability to present effectively to small and large groups.

Meticulous attention to detail and strong project management and problem‑solving skills.

Work occasional evenings and weekends; Memorial Day Weekend may be required.

High level of integrity, tact, and discretion to handle confidential donor/prospect information.

Background Check All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Application Instructions Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position.

Benefits Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

EEO Statement 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, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

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