The posting
Job Description:
About Brown:
Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.
Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page for further information.
About the Opportunity:
The College invites applications for a Partner Engagement Manager at The Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Center for Career Exploration. For virtually all Brown students, making connections and building relationships with members of the Brown alumni and family community and with employer partners is an essential part of the career exploration and discovery process. These connections can help students obtain internship and job opportunities, initiate short and long-term mentoring relationships, and develop professional skills and insider knowledge for specific career pathways.
The Center works in collaboration with departments across campus to connect students with Brown’s rich array of career resources. We are a highly creative and dedicated team committed to help students build confidence, explore career possibilities, and develop impactful connections. We leverage our relationships within and beyond the Brown community to facilitate meaningful experiences, mentoring connections and partnerships that position students for purposeful work throughout their professional lives. As part of the College, the Center ensures that student career exploration is aligned with the Open Curriculum and that exploring career possibilities is an integral part of the learning experience for all Brown students. We strive to be a welcoming center that approaches conversations with empathy and respect for each person’s individual goals. We prioritize individuality, equity, accessibility and inclusion in all of our work. If you would like to join a team of dedicated colleagues in helping students and alumni set the course for their careers, please consider submitting an application.
Responsibilities:
As a key member of the Partner Engagement team in the Career Center, the Partner Engagement Manager is responsible for managing and supporting events and activities for all partner engagement programs including employer recruiting and alumni programs. They will assist with the development of creating new employer and alumni networks to provide increased opportunities and connections for Brown students. This position will manage a variety of on-campus and /or virtual recruitment events as well as assisting with new alumni mentoring programs. They will be responsible for all administrative operations and communications for the Partner Engagement team including (but not limited to): recruiting invitations, job/internship postings, billing, promoting on-campus employer interviews and events, data collection (via tracking and surveys), collaborative budget management, and the day-to-day oversight of alumni/employer systems (currently BrownConnect+ and Handshake). This role will also support the overall mission for Brown’s Career Center, and serve in working groups within the division of the College. The manager will represent the vision, mission and goals of the Center for Career Exploration.
The Partner Engagement Team develops networks within and beyond the Brown community to provide students with access to mentoring, professional expertise, substantive experiential learning opportunities, and purposeful career pathways after Brown.
In partnership with the Alumni Relations and Parent & Family teams in Advancement, this team will recruit, train, and manage an active network of hundreds of alumni & family volunteers who will serve as mentors and industry experts accessible to the Brown community through an updated BrownConnect+ technology platform. The team will also align employer engagement with alumni and family engagement, prioritizing recruiting relationships with employers that have active alumni or family advocates eager to hire Brown students and alumni.
Major Responsibilities
- Management of Event and Program Operations
- Student and Employer Outreach and Support
- Administrative, Data, and Systems Management
- Support for Assigned Center and College Initiatives
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in higher education preferred.
- Preferred: Software systems and/or event planning experience.
Job Competencies
- Demonstrated administrative experience, with ability to multitask, strong communication and problem solving skills, and attention to detail
- Customer service orientation, with experience serving students, alumni and/or employers preferred
- Comfort using data and assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of recruiting activities and student career outcomes. Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data to suggest feedback-informed improvements and insights
- Demonstrate a high level of self-directed behavior; understand and manage workload according to the academic / recruiting cycle; including proactively finding solutions to create office efficiencies
- Collaborative work style, strong team player; open-mindedness, inclusiveness and flexibility; ability to work and build collaborations with diverse communities.
Salary Grade:
9
Additional Information:
Some later nights or potentially weekend work will be required of this position, depending on event schedules.
Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-10-07
Job Posting Title:
Partner Engagement Manager
Department:
Center for Career Exploration
Grade:
Grade 9
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Hybrid
Submission Guidelines:
The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.
Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.
Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact [email protected].
Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
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.
