Jen Pollard joined Wellesley College in 2016 to support the launch of the new Career Education model, an ambitious approach designed to prepare and inspire Wellesley students and alumnae to craft a lifetime of opportunity and realize their full potential. As the Director of Operations, Jen led the integration of two new technology platforms to scale the model and connect the Wellesley network, increased outcomes tracking and reporting, and supported the creation of strategic goals and initiatives to prepare students for life after Wellesley. In 2021, Jen took on the role of Associate Provost and Executive Director to continue the critical work of building out the Career Education model at Wellesley. 

Jen earned her bachelors from Bentley University and a Masters in Higher Education and Educational Technology from George Mason University. She brings both corporate and higher education experience to Wellesley College. As a Client Strategist for a digital agency, Jen managed large-scale marketing research and positioning projects for companies such as eBay, Target, Starbucks, and Whirlpool. After leaving corporate to pursue her passion for higher education, Jen spent three years at George Mason University’s career center where she defined and executed comprehensive marketing and assessment strategies and presented at both regional and national conferences on the importance of visual communication and data transparency.