Associate Director Carlson Brand Enterprise (Part-time, Temporary)

Minneapolis, MN (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level2+ years expPart time

Posted 22 hrs ago

Job Summary

Guide and develop MBA and undergraduate marketing talent through mentorship, structured problem solving, and client-ready deliverables, while coordinating stakeholder engagement and professional development.

Mentor student teams on engagements and executive presentations.
Coordinate client interactions and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Student Mentorship & Project Oversight
Provide weekly guidance to student marketing teams, ensuring they apply structured problem-solving techniques, analytical rigor, and effective communication.
Support students in conducting analyses, research, and crafting client recommendations aligned with top marketing standards.
Help students refine storytelling, slide decks, and executive-level presentations.
Client Engagement & Deliverables
Ensure student teams deliver high-impact insights to clients through structured workplans, interim updates, and final recommendations.
Offer guidance on client interactions, stakeholder management, and navigating complex business problems.
CBE Community & Professional Development
Participate in CBE team meetings and workshops to reinforce best practices in marketing methodologies.
Provide ad hoc career advice and networking support to students pursuing top-tier marketing roles

Requirements

Graduate degree (PhD, MBA, or JD) required
At least 2 years of experience working in a Marketing position.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach students on marketing engagements
Strong understanding of structured problem-solving, executive communication, and client management
Availability to commit to approximately 2-5 hours per week per project

Preferred

Prior teaching, coaching, or mentoring experience in a business school or corporate setting
Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects with corporate, government, or nonprofit clients
Strong professional network within marketing industry
Prior experience working with the Carlson Brand Enterprise

University of Minnesota

One of the nation’s largest schools, the University of Minnesota offers baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in virtually every field—from medicine to business, law to liberal arts, and science and engineering to architecture. The University of Minnesota system is made up of five campuses in Minnesota including Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester, and the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul). University of Minnesota Extension provides outreach and education services to Minnesota's communities through science-based knowledge, expertise and training.The University of Minnesota was recognized by Forbes in 2018 in the Best Employer, Best Employer for Diversity, and Best Employer for New Grads categories.

Founded in 2007

Minnesota, USA

28K employees (535 in marketing)

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