What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement position at Inside Higher Ed?
Department
SA UNC Career Center - 643001
Career Area
Student Services
Application Deadline
06/08/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (EHRA NF)
Position Title
Assistant Director of Employer Engagement
Position Number
20076620
Vacancy ID
N000863
Fte
0.5
Hours Per Week
20
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$35,561
Proposed Start Date
06/22/2026
Estimated Duration Of Appointment
12 months
Be a Tar Heel!:
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
The mission of University Career Services (UCS) is to support the mission of the University and Student Affairs by providing personalized and innovative career education to empower student success and transformation. Our vision is for all UNC-Chapel Hill students to create lives of purpose and prosperity in alignment with their personal goals.
University Career Services serves to educate students on career development and management processes, teach students about competencies needed for success, and make connections between students and employers. UCS collaborates with faculty, employers, and other departments across campus for mutual sharing of information and coordination of programs for student development.
Position Summary
*This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. *
The UNC Career Center (formerly University Career Services (UCS)) is housed within Academic Excellence, in the Division of Student Success. The UNC Career Center is committed to providing students with high-quality career education and hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for career success.
Under the direction of the Director of Employer Engagement, the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement serves as a member of the Employer Engagement team within UNC Career Center. The Assistant Director of Employer Engagement will serve as a university-wide expert on employer engagement & recruiting and will contribute to the strategic growth of employer relationships. These efforts should increase employment opportunities for all students and alumni, advance UNC’s elite brand, and diversify the employment sectors engaging the UNC-CH campus. This role will execute on the Director’s vision for employer development, act as a connector across the university to facilitate relationships, grow support for key initiatives and partnerships, and drive results.
The Assistant Director of Employer Engagement will proactively develop and expand a portfolio of employer relationships, design collaborative events & programs, and serve as the UNC Career Center lead for our Engineering programs with key stakeholders and/or offices on campus (e.g., industry relations, alumni affairs, innovation, academic colleges/schools, etc.). This role will also lead some career-related initiatives (ex. recruiting activities, internships/work-based learning, career fairs, mock interviews, employer support for career programming, career treks, etc.) which support employer engagement activities and/or further career education efforts. To achieve this work, the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement will work with UNC Career Center leadership, distributed career staff across campus, students, faculty, alumni, and employer representatives.
The Assistant Director of Employer Engagement will support and participate in activities that will cultivate a campus community that prepares all UNC students for career services. The primary goal will be to develop universal and tailored strategies to reach every UNC student with high quality career education initiatives and to embed career education into the fabric of the university. The Assistant Director of Employer Engagement supports these activities by increasing employment connections and cultivating internship and full-time opportunities.
The Employer Engagement team will serve as university-wide experts on employer engagement/industry relations, recruiting, and labor market trends. The team will lead the UNC Career Center’s strategic efforts to engage employers, alumni, and the broader UNC campus in career development activities. This role will strive to advance UNC’s elite brand with the employment community, grow & maintain employer relationships, secure work-based learning opportunities, and ultimately connect UNC students to their career aspirations upon graduation.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
SA UNC Career Center - 643001
Career Area
Student Services
Application Deadline
06/08/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (EHRA NF)
Position Title
Assistant Director of Employer Engagement
Position Number
20076620
Vacancy ID
N000863
Fte
0.5
Hours Per Week
20
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$35,561
Proposed Start Date
06/22/2026
Estimated Duration Of Appointment
12 months
Be a Tar Heel!:
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
The mission of University Career Services (UCS) is to support the mission of the University and Student Affairs by providing personalized and innovative career education to empower student success and transformation. Our vision is for all UNC-Chapel Hill students to create lives of purpose and prosperity in alignment with their personal goals.
University Career Services serves to educate students on career development and management processes, teach students about competencies needed for success, and make connections between students and employers. UCS collaborates with faculty, employers, and other departments across campus for mutual sharing of information and coordination of programs for student development.
Position Summary
*This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. *
The UNC Career Center (formerly University Career Services (UCS)) is housed within Academic Excellence, in the Division of Student Success. The UNC Career Center is committed to providing students with high-quality career education and hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for career success.
Under the direction of the Director of Employer Engagement, the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement serves as a member of the Employer Engagement team within UNC Career Center. The Assistant Director of Employer Engagement will serve as a university-wide expert on employer engagement & recruiting and will contribute to the strategic growth of employer relationships. These efforts should increase employment opportunities for all students and alumni, advance UNC’s elite brand, and diversify the employment sectors engaging the UNC-CH campus. This role will execute on the Director’s vision for employer development, act as a connector across the university to facilitate relationships, grow support for key initiatives and partnerships, and drive results.
The Assistant Director of Employer Engagement will proactively develop and expand a portfolio of employer relationships, design collaborative events & programs, and serve as the UNC Career Center lead for our Engineering programs with key stakeholders and/or offices on campus (e.g., industry relations, alumni affairs, innovation, academic colleges/schools, etc.). This role will also lead some career-related initiatives (ex. recruiting activities, internships/work-based learning, career fairs, mock interviews, employer support for career programming, career treks, etc.) which support employer engagement activities and/or further career education efforts. To achieve this work, the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement will work with UNC Career Center leadership, distributed career staff across campus, students, faculty, alumni, and employer representatives.
The Assistant Director of Employer Engagement will support and participate in activities that will cultivate a campus community that prepares all UNC students for career services. The primary goal will be to develop universal and tailored strategies to reach every UNC student with high quality career education initiatives and to embed career education into the fabric of the university. The Assistant Director of Employer Engagement supports these activities by increasing employment connections and cultivating internship and full-time opportunities.
The Employer Engagement team will serve as university-wide experts on employer engagement/industry relations, recruiting, and labor market trends. The team will lead the UNC Career Center’s strategic efforts to engage employers, alumni, and the broader UNC campus in career development activities. This role will strive to advance UNC’s elite brand with the employment community, grow & maintain employer relationships, secure work-based learning opportunities, and ultimately connect UNC students to their career aspirations upon graduation.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish rapport and relate well to students, faculty, employers, alumni, donors, and staff.
- Ability to effectively create and deliver presentations and workshops to large audiences.
- Computer proficiency (specifically Microsoft Office Suite and industry standard career management systems, Handshake)
- Demonstration of adaptability and flexibility in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment; ability to utilize technology to manage and grow employer/alumni/donor relationships.
- Willingness to learn and use new and emerging technologies including social media and online resources.
- Unwavering commitment to the highest of ethical standards and professional integrity.
- Understanding of issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the delivery of programs and services.
- Ability to collaborate and foster a spirit of engagement.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively across an organization and/or divisions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Experience working with Engineering students, employers who hire Engineering students and/or a background in Engineering.
- Master’s degree in business, higher education, marketing, human resources, or a related field.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience within career development, experiential education/work-based learning, higher education, human resources, recruiting/talent acquisition, business development, fundraising, or other relevant corporate and community experience.
- Strong ability to collaborate with multiple and diverse constituents to accomplish goals.
- Analytical mind and problem solver with ability to think systemically.
- Demonstration of professional independence, industry knowledge, innovation, critical thinking/judgement skills, communication, presentation, teamwork, and strong time management.
- Knowledge of program evaluation and assessment techniques. Experience with survey design and data analysis is desired.
- Experience leading change and innovation, resulting in a high level of performance outcomes.
- Understanding of career education, career readiness, work-based learning, and/or emerging trends within experiential learning.
- Understanding of business development, relationship development/management, corporate relations, alumni relations, and/or fundraising.
- Valid NC Driver’s License or eligibility to hold a valid NC Driver’s License.
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
Salary : $35,561