General Summary of Position:

The Director of the Reader Family Industry Mentoring Program will design, implement, and lead a high-impact and comprehensive mentoring initiative that connects students with experienced professionals across diverse industries. A key responsibility of this role is to match students with appropriate industry mentors based on their academic interests, career goals, and professional development needs. The Director will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, alumni, and corporate partners to ensure the program enhances student career readiness, fosters interdisciplinary engagement, and supports the school’s mission of applied, industry-connected learning.

Job Duties include:

Program Development and Leadership (25%)

Student–Mentor Matching and Support (20%)

Mentor Recruitment and Engagement (15%)

Student Development (15%)

Outreach and Partnership (10%)

Operations and Administration (15%)

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in career services, corporate relations, higher education, or program management
• Proven ability to design and manage matching processes or mentoring programs
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Passion for student success and fostering professional development

Additional Considerations:

• Master’s degree in business, higher education administration, or related field
• Experience working with alumni networks, advisory boards, and industry professionals in a university or business school setting
• Knowledge of CRM (e.g., Salesforce) or mentoring platform technologies
• Familiarity with business school operations, AACSB-accredited environments, and experiential learning models

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This is an SEIU 888 Professional Union position, Grade P18.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.