Assistant/Associate Director for Industry Relations

Company: Thomas Jefferson University
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Assistant/Associate Director for Industry Relations

• Manages industry relations and recruiting including employer outreach and response, recruiting strategies and relationship building.
• Develop and coordinate a strategic plan for recruiting and developing employer partnerships designed to create internship and job opportunities for students and alumni
• Coordinate a variety of employer relations programs including recruiting visits to employer sites, employer campus visits and interviews, career fairs, and other recruitment events
• Develop and promote an annual employer relations calendar (employer visits, interviews, fairs, etc.) including all processes, timelines and deadlines
• Collaborate with academic departments to support existing and develop new opportunities serving as a liaison between employers and departments to promote opportunities to students
• Examine and develop policies for employer participation in recruiting program including acceptable methods of employer outreach/marketing and recruiting efforts, adherence to university procedures, ethical and professional conduct standards
• Market and educate employers on the use of our career management system, Handshake, including providing support with questions related to profile development, job postings, application processes and other general questions
• Oversees the recruiting database, including monitoring job postings, events, career fair registrations and creating reports of database usage.
• Maintain expertise on current developments in higher education, industry and employment trends making recommendations based on best practices and research
• Assists Director with new program development and strategies.--
• Coaches students and alumni in job search appointments and presents workshops on career and professional development topics.
• Works with faculty to incorporate industry partners into the classroom Qualifications Jefferson University is accepting applications for a dynamic Assistant/Associate Director to oversee the management and growth of industry relations for the Career Services Center.
  • Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred, in higher education administration, counseling/psychology, business administration, public administration, human resources, communications or a closely related field
  • 2-4 years of progressive experience in (college) recruiting or work in a career center; knowledge of Higher Education
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technology and information
  • Experience in recruiting or evidence of relationship building
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task, take initiative, follow through, and work independently while contributing to team effort
  • Project management and event planning; ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
  • Knowledge of assessment
  • Familiarity with Handshake preferred
  • Operates effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment with proven experience in meeting target goals
  • Available for limited travel and occasional evening/weekend commitments Closing Statement To apply: Interested applicants can send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: Tracy DePedro, Director, Career Services Center, Jefferson University, 4201 Henry Ave, Kanbar Campus Center Suite 313, Philadelphia, PA 19144 or e-mail documents to tracy.depedro@jefferson.edu

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