Assistant Director, Career Services

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Director Career Services plays a key role in connecting students with work experience and career pipelines by cultivating and managing relationships with alumni and employers to develop and expand internship, co-op, and employment opportunities. This position supports the mission of the Office of Career Services by enhancing employer engagement, increasing job and internship opportunities, and delivering high-quality recruiting experiences for both students and employers.

The anticipated start date for this position is August 3rd.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Job Functions:

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  Develop and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national employers across industries
• Conduct outreach to alumni and new employers to expand recruiting partnerships and job/internship postings
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employer inquiries and engagement
• Promote the University’s talent pipeline to employers through targeted communication and marketing strategies
• Provides support for all Career Services office functions

• Develop and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national employers across industries
  • Cultivate and sustain long-term partnerships with employers to support student internships, co-ops, and employment opportunities
  • Conduct regular check-ins and site visits with employer partners to assess satisfaction and identify new collaboration opportunities
  • Collaborate with academic departments to align employer needs with program outcomes and student competencies
  • Maintain a comprehensive employer database and track engagement metrics to inform strategic planning
• Conduct outreach to new employers to expand recruiting partnerships and job/internship postings
  • Identify and target potential employers through collaboration with alumni relations, market research, alumni networks, and industry events
  • Initiate contact with prospective partners via email campaigns, phone calls, and in-person meetings
  • Represent the college at job fairs, industry conferences, and networking events to promote partnership opportunities
  • Develop and deliver compelling presentations and materials that highlight the value of hiring the University’s students
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employer inquiries and engagement
  • Respond promptly and professionally to employer inquiries regarding recruitment, internships, and partnership opportunities
  • Coordinate employer participation in on-campus and virtual recruiting events, including career fairs, info sessions, and interviews
  • Provide guidance to employers on best practices for engaging with students and navigating the college’s recruitment systems
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to job postings, student performance, or partnership logistics
• Promote the University’s talent pipeline to employers through targeted communication and marketing strategies
  • Design and implement marketing campaigns that showcase student achievements, academic programs, and career readiness
  • Collaborate with Alumni Relations and Marketing & Communications to produce employer-focused newsletters, brochures, and digital content
  • Utilize social media, email marketing, and CRM tools to reach and engage employer audiences
  • Highlight success stories and testimonials from employer partners and alumni to reinforce the value of collaboration
• Provides support for all Career Services office functions
  • Will become a Certified Career Services Provider and complete professional development to ensure that skills are up-to-date and in keeping with higher education practices in advising and career services
  • Teaches students how to use Handshake and other resources
  • Maintains accurate and timely recordkeeping of Career Services-related interactions in Handshake
  • Assists the Director of Career Services in providing in-office services to students and alumni
  • Supports and attends Career Services campus events, including but not limited to Etiquette Dinner, Career & Graduate School Fairs. Some evening and weekend hours may be required
  • Works with faculty, academic departments, and other campus units as needed for the benefit and betterment of students
  • Conducts classroom presentations and workshops on an as-needed basis
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, social work, counseling, education, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in employer engagement, higher education, career services, counseling, education, workforce development, or business relations, or related field.

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, counseling, business, communications, or a related field
• Experience working with community partners and government agencies
• Experience with employer recruitment, internship development, or workforce partnerships
• Familiarity with career services platforms such as Handshake
• Knowledge of recruiting trends and employer expectations