Associate Director, Employer Engagement and Internship Development

Associate Director, Employer Engagement and Internship Development

Career and Professional Development

St. Edward's University invites applications for the position of Associate Director for Employer Engagement and Internship Development. The Associate Director, in collaboration with the Senior Director, is primarily responsible for the administration of employer relations. The Associate Director will strategically cultivate and strengthen employer relations with and between employers, students, alumni, and faculty/staff to maximize student and alumni employment in accordance with the university's Strategic Plan 2027. The Associate Director will oversee outreach initiatives and programming around internship development and employer engagement. This position reports to the Senior Director for Career and Professional Development.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of four years of experience a corporate or university career services environment, including college recruiting from a higher education or business perspective.
• Experience in sales, marketing, strategic planning, and with knowledge of Handshake and CRM systems.
• Dynamic, professional demeanour with exceptional organization, written, and public speaking skills; strong leadership and management experience; motivated and enthusiastic work style.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exhibiting strategic thinking, sound judgement, initiative, and flexibility.
• Strong writing, presentation, and oral communication skills.
• Strong technical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exhibiting strategic thinking, sound judgement, initiative, and flexibility.
• Ability to work with a broad range of internal and external constituents including students, employers, alumni, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to comply with workplace guidelines and attendance requirements.
• Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history background check required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in higher education, human resources, business, or related field.
• Awareness of legal issues as they pertain to employment practices within the US.
• Experience in grant writing and/or securing corporate donations.
• Understanding and appreciation of the liberal arts.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Employer Engagement

• Actively pursue and maintain relationships with employers, alumni, and professional associations for recruiting purposes, including networking with employers (local, state, and nation-wide) to ensure repeat recruiting visits for internships, jobs, and professional opportunities.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with new organizations that historically have had little or no interaction with CAPD and/or experience with hiring our students and graduates. Connect these entities with the appropriate resources and staff at CAPD and/or the university.
• Advise and counsel employers on effective recruitment strategies, including campus recruitment, Handshake postings, internships, career fairs, and networking opportunities.
• Organize and oversee employer-related events such as career fairs, job fairs, career treks, recruitment tabling, lunch and learns, coffee chats, and on-campus interviews.
• Develop and implement outreach and marketing strategies to attract campus recruiting partners, including setting the annual recruiting calendar.
• Establish and cultivate relationships with graduate/professional schools.
• Maintain an understanding of local and national employment market trends and their impact on hiring college students and graduates.

• Provide regular updates to the Career Coaching team and faculty/staff on employer relations and recruiting trends.
• In collaboration with the Senior Director, develop and execute policies and procedures to ensure a high-quality recruiting that meets the needs of employers, students, campus partners, and alumni.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director on site visits to current and prospective recruiting partners and represent CAPD at various meetings and events.
• Serve as the point of contact between Handshake and the University.
• Manage donor-funded internships and off-campus work study in partnership with the Senior Director.
• Collect, interpret, and share data on employer relations and student/faculty internship/job needs.

• Network with faculty and staff to promote employer-related opportunities, integrating them into relevant academic and campus activities to enhance student engagement and career development.
• Develop Handshake training sessions and content for faculty, staff, and on campus employer partners.
• Become knowledgeable about the university's programs and majors to develop. programming and recruitment events that reflect Edward's diverse academic offerings.

• Occasionally work weekends and evenings, especially during peak recruiting seasons.
• Perform other duties as assigned to advance the goals and objectives of CAPD and the university.

For detailed information, please scroll to the bottom of the page to download the job description.

The University offers an excellent TOTAL REWARDS package

Medical & Rx Coverage (HSA Available)

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan - (TIAA) Employee 5%/Employer Match 7%

Tuition Benefits

Paid Holidays

Services & Discounts

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit an online application at; . Please include resume, cover letter, and three employment references. No Calls Please. Applications will not be considered if it is missing any of these three items.

Mission Integration Statement:

St. Edward's was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, from which it acquired distinguishing characteristics that include the courage to take risks, an international perspective and the commitment to provide educational opportunities for students of varied cultural, religious, educational and economic backgrounds. In support of the mission, the different backgrounds of St. Edward's students, faculty and staff enrich our community and represent a significant part of our culture and commitment to excellence. We value the individual differences, life experiences, unique capabilities and innovative talent that our employees and students contribute to our vibrant academic environment. St. Edward's honors and respects all members of its community by fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that respects the dignity and worth of each person and stresses the obligation of all people to pursue a more just world.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

St. Edward's University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

ABOUT ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of more than 4,600 diverse students located in Austin, Texas. St. Edward's emphasizes critical thinking and ethical practices, as well as small classes, personalized learning and exciting internship opportunities. The community atmosphere extends to the approximately 800 faculty and staff who work together to make the university a welcoming yet challenging environment for students. An overview of St. Edward's University employee benefits is available at;

Sponsorship:

We are not offering sponsorship at this time.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check is required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Reference #:J2024076

Available: Immediately