Responsibilities

• Community Advocacy & Engagement: Develop and execute high-impact strategies to engage students and alumni through digital platforms, professional networking, and events.
• Lifecycle Stewardship: Act as the primary advocate for the post-enrollment experience, ensuring a seamless transition from \"student\" to \"successful graduate\".
• Strategic Communication: Partner with functional marketing teams (Social, PR, Brand) to deliver targeted, high-value content that supports professional development and brand loyalty.
• Technology Business Ownership: Serve as the business lead for the alumni and community engagement platform, ensuring data integrity and a premium user experience.
• Career & B2B Liaison: Collaborate with Career Services and B2B partners to bridge the gap between skilled graduates and the employer organizations that hire them.
• Brand Advocacy Programs: Establish and manage mentorship initiatives and recognition programs that empower alumni to serve as advocates for current students.
• Lifecycle Growth: Identify opportunities for \"lifetime learning,\" continuing education, and certification programs to support graduates throughout their entire careers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field; OR equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years in community management, lifecycle marketing, or alumni relations, with a proven track record of managing complex stakeholder groups.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong experience as a business owner for CRM or community engagement platforms; proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
• Strategic Ability: Demonstrated experience in project management and the ability to translate organizational goals into actionable community engagement plans.

Preferred

• Strategic Mindset: Ability to see the \"big picture\" of how community engagement drives long-term brand equity and enrollment growth.
• Relationship Architect: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across diverse populations, including students, tradespeople, and corporate executives.
• Adaptability: Experience navigating brand transitions or organizational changes with a focus on stakeholder reassurance and retention.
• Industry Affinity: A genuine passion for the skilled trades and a desire to act as a \"force for good\" in the lives of our students.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision (with Company paid employee only dental & vision option) plus access to virtual doctor’s visits
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability – Company Paid
• Basic Life Insurance – Company Paid
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Your Birthday off – Company Paid
• 3 weeks PTO – 1st yr. (accrual)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Headspace membership – Company Paid
• Marquee Health Well-Being Program – Company Paid
• Pet Insurance, Accident Insurance, and other optional insurance plans