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The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs’ Sr. Director of Alumni Engagement and Career Services will lead and provide strategic direction for school-wide initiatives related to alumni engagement and career services, through a portfolio of programs and partnerships.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Advancement, this position will play a pivotal role in crafting and executing a strategy designed to: 1) advance student career placement and post-graduation success by harnessing the extensive Maxwell and Syracuse University networks; 2) cultivate meaningful connections among alumni and amplify their impact through new engagement initiatives as well as strengthening existing ones; and 3) enhance the global visibility and prestige of the Maxwell School by developing new and existing partnerships and programs.

The Sr. Director will lead cross-functional school-wide initiatives, actively engaging with senior leaders and external stakeholders to advocate strategic priorities for the Maxwell School. This position will supervise a team, cultivate external partnerships, and guide the design and implementation of programs. Key responsibilities encompass establishing strategic priorities while ensuring the efficient and effective use of organizational resources to support the mission of both Maxwell and Syracuse University.

The Sr. Director will develop and lead engagement opportunities that include programmatic and one-time volunteer opportunities, affinity-based initiatives, and events and activities in strategic regional locations, virtually, and on campus - all with the long-term goal to transform alumni affinity into meaningful expressions of support for the overall advancement of the Maxwell School mission.