Manager, Alumni Engagement

Yorkville University is seeking applications for the position of Manager, Alumni Engagement . This strategic leadership role will play a foundational part in shaping and advancing the university’s evolving alumni engagement mandate. Reporting to the Director, Career Education & Alumni Engagement, the Manager will lead the development of a modern, career-focused alumni engagement model that fosters lifelong connections, professional identity development, mentorship, industry engagement, and community belonging across the learner lifecycle.



As Yorkville continues to expand its national footprint and support a diverse, multi-modal learner population, this role will help build sustainable engagement pathways that connect students, alumni, employers, faculty, and industry partners while contributing to graduate outcomes, student success, and institutional reputation.



About Yorkville University



Yorkville University is founded on the belief that education is a catalyst for transformation. Guided by a mission to democratize access to higher learning, Yorkville creates pathways for learners from all backgrounds to achieve their goals and advance their careers. Together with Toronto Film School, the university offers creative and academic programs at both the college and university levels, fostering a multidisciplinary environment where innovation and the arts intersect.



Since 2004, Yorkville has been one of Canada’s few private, for‑profit, degree‑granting universities, with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. Its programs are designed to be rigorous, flexible, and industry‑informed, supporting learners in gaining the skills, knowledge, and professional designations valued by employers. Many of Yorkville’s students are adults balancing education with work and personal commitments, and the university’s flexible delivery ensures that learning enhances their lives rather than interrupting them.



Yorkville’s community is vibrant, diverse, and united by a shared commitment to access. Faculty and staff across teaching, operations, and technology work to remove barriers and expand opportunity, nurturing an inclusive and supportive environment for both learners and employees. Over the years, Yorkville has introduced several first‑of‑their‑kind programs, contributing to the evolution of Canada’s educational landscape while staying rooted in its long‑standing principles of relevance, quality, and achievability.



At its core, Yorkville University is defined by human connection, empowering people to reimagine their futures in a community built on opportunity, creativity, and growth.



Key Responsibilities



Reporting to the Director, Career Education & Alumni Engagement, the Manager, Alumni Engagement provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of Yorkville University's alumni engagement strategy. Through a Career Education and Career & Life Design lens, the role fosters meaningful connections between alumni, students, employers, faculty, and industry partners while strengthening lifelong engagement, graduate outcomes, mentorship opportunities, and institutional belonging.

• Lead the development and implementation of a university-wide alumni engagement strategy aligned with institutional priorities, graduate outcomes, student experience, and lifelong learning.
• Design scalable alumni engagement pathways that support meaningful connections across undergraduate and graduate programs, campuses, and learning modalities.
• Develop and oversee alumni initiatives including mentorship programs, Alumni-in-Residence activities, networking events, speaker series, alumni panels, and graduate career programming.
• Create opportunities for alumni to contribute as mentors, employers, ambassadors, guest speakers, advisory council members, and industry partners.
• Foster lifelong engagement by strengthening alumni participation through strategic communications, relationship-building, and community engagement initiatives.
• Ensure students and graduates experience a connected career development journey that supports professional identity, belonging, confidence, and career growth beyond graduation.
• Identify and address barriers to engagement for online, graduate, and geographically dispersed alumni populations through inclusive and accessible programming.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Career Education, Marketing, Faculties, Student Experience, and employer partnerships to align alumni engagement efforts with institutional goals.
• Support the development of strategic partnerships, advisory councils, and industry networks that enhance graduate employability and strengthen Yorkville University's reputation.
• Co-lead signature alumni and career education events while ensuring programming reflects the university's Career & Life Design framework and institutional brand.
• Monitor alumni participation, mentorship engagement, and program outcomes through reporting, dashboards, and assessment practices.
• Use data and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement, operational effectiveness, and long-term planning for alumni engagement initiatives.

Skills, Experience & Competencies

• A Master’s Degree in Education, Career Development, Business, Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations
• Progressive leadership experience (7+ years) in Alumni Engagement, Career Education, Student Affairs, Advancement, Employer Engagement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience building alumni engagement, mentorship, networking, or community engagement initiatives.
• Experience supervising or coordinating staff, projects, programs, or institutional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Career & Life Design, student development, alumni engagement strategy, and the future of work.
• Exceptional relationship-building, facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working collaboratively across complex institutional environments and multiple stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, accessibility, and creating opportunities for diverse and distributed learners.
• Experience using data, reporting, and assessment to support continuous improvement and evidence-informed decision-making.

How to Apply



If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Mark Gillis, Partner, at View email address on meridiarecruitment.ca or Beth McLennan, Senior Consultant, at View email address on meridiarecruitment.ca or submit your application online at: .



This position offers an annual salary ranging from $82,000, a midpoint of $87,000, and a maximum of $92,000. Established hires typically start near the midpoint, while the upper range is reserved for those with deep expertise and sustained contributions. Offers below the midpoint recognize strong potential with room to grow.



Diversity, equity, and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company, and they are committed to making those values an integral part of their culture. Yorkville University and KBRS encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups. 



Yorkville University and KBRS will provide support in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact View email address on meridiarecruitment.ca or View email address on meridiarecruitment.ca