Associate Director of Employer and Alumni Engagement
1 week ago
Associate Director of Employer and Alumni Engagement
Job Description:
The Associate Director of Employer and Alumni Relations at Clark University's Career Connections Center will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between our students, alumni, and the professional world. This role is essential in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with local and regional employers, alumni, and campus partners to create meaningful and diverse career opportunities for our students. The ideal candidate will bring their experience and passion for career development, a keen understanding of the current job market, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all students can thrive. Join us in making a lasting impact on our students' futures by connecting them with the networks and resources they need to succeed.
Major Responsibilities:
Initiate and cultivate relationships with local and regional employers, alumni, campus partners, and community stakeholders to grow the number of high-quality internship and employment opportunities.
Work collaboratively with on-campus partners, including faculty members and other administrators, to identify opportunities to engage employers and alumni.
Conduct on-site visits with current and prospective employer contacts and College alumni to increase engagement with recruiting opportunities.
Serve as primary relationship manager for local and regional employers; maintain records of current employer contacts.
Oversee all on-campus recruiting activities and events and provide coordination and guidance to campus partners that lead recruiting events.
Manage employer development planning and execution of new recruitment strategies.
Identify and cultivate relationships with employers who foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
In partnership with Advancement, recruit and build relationships with alumni and parent volunteers to facilitate career opportunities for students and recent graduates.
Create and deliver workshops, networking events, and engaging programs
Serve as project lead on emergent alumni/student initiatives as needed.
Planning and Management
Research and stay informed on local, regional, and national hiring practices, employment trends, and other labor-related issues.
Synthesizes feedback from advisors, the early engagement team, and other sources of expertise to identify new partners and ensure opportunities are available across industry areas and disciplines.
Track, analyze, and report on employers to evaluate recruiting portfolios.
Maintains current and timely outreach records and communicates regularly with team members.
Maintain customer relationship management (CRM) for contact management, and develop standards and processes to support and facilitate integration with the campus.
Provide direct supervision of part-time student intern(s), as needed.
Contribute to designing, creating, and maintaining print and online employer/partner resources.
Work closely with the Sr. Associate Director of Operations and Communication on the day-to-day operation of Handshake, Clark's online career opportunity and event management platform, as it relates to employment and alumni engagement and analytics, and event management for recruiting activities.
Provide logistical support for employers for all types of recruiting events.
Career Advising
Engage in holistic career advising, drawing from academic advising, career counseling, and student development theories; Clark University academic requirements; Clark University resources and national best practices.
Advise students on identifying appropriate academic and career options, assessing and exploring those options, and developing concrete academic and career goals.
Advise students on negotiating offers, overall ethical/professional conduct, resume/cover letter writing, informational interviewing, interview preparation, internship/job searching, networking.
Handles student feedback on questionable employer behavior or activities.
Responds to e-mail, phone, and in-person inquiries from current students. Advise or refer them appropriately.
Maintains student files and records.
Participate in the growth and development of the Center, Division, and Clark University
Support key initiatives and experiences within the Division of Student Success and the University, such as opening weekend, orientation, commencement, family weekend, traditional events, etc.
Serve as a responsible committee representative as requested.
Remain cognizant of the University's mission and identity, the constant promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the importance of student voices.
Communicate effectively with your supervisor concerning the pertinent unit and/or University matters.
Other duties as assigned that are within the best interest of the division and department.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
Three to five years of experience in a University environment directly working with an undergraduate population in a career services related function.
Experience with college recruiting from a higher education or a business perspective.
Ability to work productively within a high-functioning team.
Demonstrated experience in counseling, teaching, and event management skills.
Experience working with diverse populations and an ability to guide diverse individuals toward future opportunities.
Strong oral and professional communication skills, demonstrated abilities in interpersonal relations, presentation and public speaking skills, strategic planning and decision-making ability, and problem solving skills.
Strong computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience leveraging technology to deliver programming, and familiarity with web-based recruitment tools and resources such as LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
Appropriately manages confidential information and sensitive situations.
Uses software to collect and manage data, solve problems using data, and generate reports.
Occasional independent travel is required.
Available to work some nights and weekends.
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