The External Associates support the mentor-facing and alumni-facing side of the Executive Mentorship Program, assisting with mentor recruitment, alumni relationship management, and mentor engagement throughout the year alongside the VP Externals.

Time Commitment

5–7 hours per week during regular program periods; 8–10 hours per week during mentor recruitment and the April Gala.

Terms of Employment

October 2026 — April 2027

Key Responsibilities
Support mentor recruitment across returning and recent alumni mentors
Communicating and managing relationships with companies to secure monetary and non-monetary funding
Assist with the day-to-day relationship with the Sauder Alumni & Engagement Office
Support mentor communications throughout the program
Help coordinate mentor appreciation and recognition initiatives
Maintain and update the mentor database and pipeline
Support sponsorship and external outreach where relevant

Qualifications
Skilled written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable networking with alumni and industry professionals
Reliable, organized, and self-directed
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Comfort with email outreach,



tracking systems, and follow-ups
Experience in sponsorship outreach

Submit one single PDF no later than September 27th, 2026 at 10:00PM PDT with the following information:
A one-page resume outlining your most relevant experiences
A one-page cover letter describing:
Why you want to support EMP
Your views and personal experiences with mentorship

Please save the single PDF document using the naming convention:

ExternalAssociateLastname_Firstname.pdf

Please contact [email protected] if you have any additional questions or concerns.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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