Posting DetailsDickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a "most livable city" by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.
Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee's base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee's retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.
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Position DepartmentAdvancement - Alumni Engagement
Job Summary/Basic FunctionPosition SummaryThe Associate Director of Alumni Career Programs will lead the design, implementation, and growth of innovative, career-oriented programming for Dickinson alumni. This role will develop lifelong learning and professional development opportunities that reflect the strengths of a liberal arts education while meeting the evolving needs of alumni across career stages.
Working collaboratively across Advancement, Career Services, Academic Affairs, and external partners, the Associate Director will build scalable programs that deepen alumni engagement, expand professional networks, and strengthen the college's value proposition beyond graduation.
This is a strategic and entrepreneurial role for a relationship-builder who can translate institutional mission into high-impact alumni experiences.
Essential Functions- Design and launch career-focused programs for alumni, including professional network programs, mentorship programs, hard and transferable skill intensives, and career transitions support. Create scalable, accessible programs on campus, off campus and virtually that are suitable for alumni across diverse life stages, career stages and industries.
- Cultivate relationships with alumni leaders, utilize the Alumni Council, and develop new volunteers to lead engaging and productive professional networks. Lead volunteer development initiatives and steward volunteers to ensure self-sustaining networks.
- Develop a Career Coaching program for alumni of Dickinson College, utilizing alumni and external career coaches.
- Develop a Career Coaching program for alumni of Dickinson College, utilizing alumni and external career coaches.
- Use data, surveys, and direct engagement to assess alumni needs and inform programming. Establish clear goals, metrics, and evaluation processes to measure participation, satisfaction, and long-term impact.
- Partner with campus partners, including the Office of Career Development, Academic Affairs, and campus centers to extend professional development resources to alumni. Partner with College Advancement colleagues to integrate programming into engagement and fundraising strategies.
- Develop marketing language and messaging in partnership with Marketing & Communications. Seek and implement strategies to build knowledge about new programs and engage alumni from across life and career stages through career initiatives.
- Remain informed about career and job market trends, advances in technology, and emerging fields. Develop programs to assist the alumni community in an ever-changing global job market.
Other Duties and Responsibilities- Occasional evenings, weekends and some travel required.
Supervisory Responsibilities- Not responsible for supervising others.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree, required
- Master's degree, preferred
- A valid driver's license for the operation of a company owned, rented or leased vehicle is required
- Key competencies include Strategic thinking and initiative
- Program design and execution excellence
- Relationship-driven leadership
- Data-informed decision-making and analytical thinking
- Mission alignment and institutional fluency
- Adaptability and innovation.
- Demonstrated ability to design and manage complex programs from concept to execution.
Minimum Work ExperienceIndependence of Action- Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager; incumbent follows precedents and procedures, and may set priorities and organizes work within general guidelines established by supervisor/manager.
Physical/Environmental Demands- Office environment / no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands
Equipment Used- Standard office equipment.
EEO/Diversity Statement: The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.
