Senior Assistant Director, Employer and Student Engagement

About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr. Assistant Director will support the career development process of students and alumni through building employer connections for Arts and Sciences students, supporting the Opportunity Programs at Le Moyne (ie: HEOP, CSTEP, and Erie21), and providing individual student coaching. The Assistant Director of Employer Engagement & Student Success will collaborate closely with employers, faculty, other offices, and student clubs/organizations. The Employer Engagement & Career Marketing will put a particular emphasis on supporting and strategizing engagement for the following populations: Arts and Sciences students and BIPOC students, first-generation college students, Pell Grant recipients, student-veterans, LGBTQ+ students, international students, and students with disabilities.

This is a full time 10-month position with an annual work period of August 1 – May 31.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties specific to this position:

Strategic Employer Engagement (50%)

• Design and implement a data-informed employer relations strategy aligned with the Carroll College of Arts & Sciences curricular strengths, priority industries, and high-impact geographic markets, with measurable year-over-year growth in active recruiting partners
• Conduct proactive, targeted outreach to identify new employer relationships and deepen existing partnerships.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employer partners, consulting on talent engagement strategies and hiring trends.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders—including academic programs, staff, and career coaches—to align employer outreach with student career interests and academic preparation
• Work in partnership with advancement and alumni engagement to leverage Carroll College's alumni network as hiring champions.
• Manage Off-Campus Work Study program including employer engagement with local non-profits, budget management, and hiring process of work-study eligible students

Program Design and Employer Visibility (30%)

• Collaborate on the planning and execution of high-impact employer programs.
• Ensure a dynamic and responsive calendar of engagement opportunities that allow students to explore industries and connect with potential employers.
• Support departmental events such as Career Fairs
• Analyze attendance trends and adapt programming to meet the needs of student groups not engaging
• Partner with student organizations to increase attendance at events

Student Advising & Engagement (20%)

• Support students in Le Moyne's opportunity programs: HEOP, ERIE21, and CSTEP through career curriculum development, employer engagement programming, and working directly with leadership of each program
• Provide coaching and guidance in career planning and development to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni in individual appointments
• Oversee Dolphins Suit Up semester events including the creation of marketing materials, coordination and selection of student scholarships, and collaboration with external partners and donors
• Maintain a Career Closet for campus, refine processes and procedures, and market the resource to students, faculty, and staff

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne's mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.
• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.
• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.
• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college's strategic goals.
• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.
• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.
• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne's established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.
• Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.
• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.
• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree in counseling, higher education, social welfare, or a related area or similar related work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in college career services, human resources, social work, or related field, to include internships or graduate assistant positions
• Demonstrates evidence of training, expertise, commitment, and sustained engagement in working with historically underrepresented groups
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communications and presentation skills
• Ability to work some evenings for career coaching appointments, presentations, and other events
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands as well as the ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation
• Experience in planning and implementing programs, events, or conferences
• Demonstrated familiarity with the internship and employment recruitment process
• Administrative experience with Handshake or a similar customer relationship management platform preferred
• Experience in creating customized programming and advising relevant to the specific career needs of a diverse and inclusive community preferred
• Knowledge of college student development and experience advising undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni preferred
• Demonstrated ability to develop online and printed marketing material as well as leveraging social media platforms to drive engagement preferred

Additional Information:

Le Moyne Benefits

403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employer match)

Generous tuition coverage

Health insurance options- (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)

Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded)

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employer paid)

Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)

Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance

Voluntary benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)

Generous time off package

35 hour work week

Pay Range: $50,339 - $52,000 annually

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Application Instructions:

• Cover letter outlining your interest in the position
• Current resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references