Job DescriptionThe Associate Director serves as a strategic leader responsible for advancing high-impact employer relationships that expand career outcomes for Graduate Business students. This role requires significant professional experience, demonstrated leadership capability, and the ability to operate with autonomy in complex, fast-paced environments.
The Associate Director will help lead corporate partnership strategy, provide market intelligence insights, and shape employer-facing brand positioning. This individual plays a key role in strategic planning, program development, and cross-functional collaboration, while also mentoring colleagues and contributing to long-term organizational direction.
This position is designed for a high-performing professional ready to contribute at a strategic level and positioned for future management and leadership opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:Employer Relationship Strategy & Corporate Partnerships- Serve as the primary relationship lead for employers and recruiters across multiple industries.
- Independently design and execute strategies to grow, strengthen, and sustain high-impact corporate partnerships.
- Identify, prioritize, and cultivate new employer relationships aligned with student career goals and market demand.
- Develop and implement long-term stewardship and employer development plans with minimal oversight.
- Partner closely with Career Coaches and academic leaders to co-design integrated employer engagement strategies that improve placement outcomes.
- Represent Mendoza externally at industry events, corporate meetings, and high-level employer/alumni engagements.
- Drive expansion and deepening of target employer relationships across priority sectors.
Market Intelligence, Data & Systems Leadership- Lead data collection and market analysis to provide actionable insight into hiring trends, competitive benchmarks, and industry shifts.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for internal stakeholders on employer expectations, hiring cycles, and evolving market dynamics.
- Develop and oversee systems for tracking employer engagement using CRM and survey platforms.
- Translate data into strategic recommendations that inform employer engagement planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to long-range planning through data-informed forecasting and sector analysis.
Marketing & Brand Positioning- Lead development and refinement of employer-facing marketing strategies aligned to program pathways.
- Analyze branding and communication effectiveness using performance metrics and market insight.
- Collaborate with marketing and advancement teams to elevate Mendoza's visibility and positioning across industries.
QualificationsMinimum Education:Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of progressive experience
Required Experience:- The Associate Director is a seasoned professional who brings significant experience, strategic judgment, and demonstrated leadership capability. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this individual leverages data and market insight to shape strategy, cultivate high-impact partnerships, influence cross-functional alignment, and contribute to mentoring, systems improvement, and long-term organizational growth.
- 5+ years of progressive professional experience in employer engagement, corporate partnerships, talent strategy, business development, or a related field.
Demonstrated success building, growing, and stewarding high-level external relationships. - Experience developing and executing strategy with measurable outcomes.
- Proven ability to use data, market research, and CRM systems to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
- Experience collaborating across teams to align goals and deliver integrated initiatives.
Additional InformationCompensation: Starting at $75,000, commensurate with experience
This position will be accepting applications until November 15, 2026.A resume and cover letter are required to be considered for this position. 
