Associate Director, Employer Relations
Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Located in Bostons historic Fenway area Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Bostons only womens undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.
Youre joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a sixschool academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition we continue to highlight our highvalue education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. Youll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justiceoriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace.
As a university that values diversity equity and inclusion Simmons encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. Simmons is committed to creating developing promoting and enhancing inclusive hiring practicesat all levels for all positionsensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty staff student body and curriculum.
JOB SUMMARY
The Associate Director of Employer Relations will play a pivotal role in expanding career and internship opportunities for Simmons University students across undergraduate and graduate programs. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and Employer Relations this experienced leader will be responsible for strategically initiating and cultivating relationships with employers across diverse industries. The Associate Director will proactively identify and secure job and internship opportunities develop impactful employer engagement strategies and serve as a key liaison between employers and the University. This role requires a highly collaborative individual who can partner effectively with faculty staff alumni and external stakeholders to enhance the career opportunities and professional success of Simmons students.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Strategic Employer Engagement
Develop and implement a comprehensive employer engagement strategy aligned with the Universitys strategic goals and the career interests of Simmons students across all disciplines.
Identify cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local regional national and potentially international employers to create a robust pipeline of internship and job opportunities.
Proactively research and identify new employer partnerships in key industries and sectors relevant to Simmons academic programs.
Work closely with employers to understand their recruitment needs and identify suitable opportunities for Simmons students and alumni.
Design and deliver presentations and workshops to employers to highlight the talent pool at Simmons University and the benefits of recruiting our students.
Data Tracking and Analysis
Establish and maintain systems for tracking employer engagement activities job and internship postings and student placement outcomes.
Compile and analyze data to assess the effectiveness of employer relations efforts and identify areas for improvement.
Stay informed about current workforce trends industry demands and hiring practices relevant to Simmons academic programs.
Generate reports and provide insights to the Career Advising team and other stakeholders on employer engagement outcomes.
Effectively utilize and maintain the universitys career services platform (e.g. Handshake) to manage employer relationships post opportunities and track data.
Stay current with relevant technology and explore new tools to enhance employer engagement efforts.
Collaboration and Outreach:
Partner closely with faculty and academic departments to understand program curricula and student career interests and to identify relevant employer connections.
Collaborate with the Advancement Office to align employer engagement efforts with broader university development initiatives and identify potential job leads as well as to leverage the alumni network for employer connections and mentorship opportunities.
Collaborate with Center for Community Engagement to build partnerships for servicebased internships for the Bonner Community Leaders and other relevant programs.
Build strong internal relationships with various university departments to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach to employer engagement.
Represent Simmons University at relevant local regional and national professional organizations and networking events.
Supervision and Team Support:
Supervise Assistant Director for Employer Relations and Coordinator for the Office of Employer Relations
Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment within the Office of Employer Relations
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree required;
35 years of progressive experience in employer relations university career services corporate recruiting workforce development or a related field.
Strong understanding of current recruitment practices industry trends and the needs of diverse employers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree preferred in Human Resources Higher Education Administration or related field;
Proficiency in using career services platforms (e.g. Handshake) and CRM systems for managing employer data and outreach.
COMPETENCIES
Excellent communication (Written Verbal Presentation) and interpersonal skills;
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Social Justice
Passionate about supporting diversity equity & inclusion initiatives to create an inclusive welcoming and supportive environment;
Teamwork & the ability to work collaboratively with others toward common goal
WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Full time 40 hours a week position
This position is eligible for partial remote work arrangement and may require occasional night or weekend work.
Typical environment is an office setting with moderate noise.
Physical activities required are finger dexterity necessary to operate equipment used in the position talking seeing and hearing. Walking sitting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and minimal unassisted lifting (up to 20 pounds) associated with the job duties is required.
Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv cover letter writing sample teaching philosophy etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 (My Experience) of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).
Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individuals community experience. As a university committed to diversity equity and inclusion Simmons encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. Simmons is committed to creating developing promoting and enhancing inclusive hiring practicesat all levels for all positionsensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty staff student body and curriculum.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
