Associate Director, Alumni Career Development
Who We Are: The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a globally recognized leader in business education, committed to building a better world through business. Through powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and meaningful impact, Ross empowers individuals and organizations to make a positive difference. Our community is guided by core values that emphasize innovation, continuous learning, and excellence.
About the Role
The Associate Director, Alumni Career Coaching will engage Ross alumni (from all degree programs) by providing individualized career coaching, tools, and programming to meet their needs in the career search process. This hybrid position is based in Ann Arbor, MI and is a 75% effort appointment, scheduled for 30 hours per week. The role may require occasional domestic travel and work outside standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one career coaching to Ross alumni on career transitions, job search strategy, resumes and LinkedIn, networking, interviewing, and internal career management.
- Design and deliver career development programs, webinars, presentations, and group coaching opportunities tailored to executives and alumni.
- Build and leverage relationships with alumni, employers, executive recruiters, and professional networks to support career connections and opportunities.
- Stay current on executive search practices, employment trends, and alumni career needs to provide relevant guidance and inform programming.
- Develop and maintain alumni career resources and content across web, email, social media, video, and other communication channels.
- Collaborate with Ross and University partners on alumni programming, track career outcomes and engagement, and contribute to special projects and broader career development initiatives.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field and 8+ years overall work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- 5+ years of career counseling, coaching, or professional recruitment experience.
- Experience with career consulting for executives or senior-level managers.
- Expertise in facilitating career or personality assessments (CareerLeader, MBTI, StrengthsFinder or other instruments).
- Experience providing high-quality and engaging (technology-equipped) presentations and serving a demanding constituency.
- Proven track record of excellent customer service, including a clear focus on alumni service, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Experience managing confidential information.
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks; meet multiple deadlines; and work collegially and collaboratively in a team environment.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days, Maternity and Parental Leave).
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Access to the onsite Fitness Center at Ross.
Pay
The salary offer range for this position is $56,475 to $72,975 based on the 75% effort. Salary offers are determined based on several factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, along with internal equity considerations.
Schedule
This is a 75% effort appointment, scheduled for 30 hours per week. Work agreements are reviewed annually and may require occasional domestic travel and work outside standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends.