External Associate

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 new 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

• Professional 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:

External_Associate_Lastname_Firstname.pdf

Please contact emp@cus.ca if you have any additional questions or concerns.