Associate Director of Graduate Placement
Associate Director of Graduate Placement
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The Associate Director of Graduate Placement connects graduate business students particularly MBA students in residential and online programs with desirable employment & internship opportunities. Reporting to the Executive Director of Career Services and Employer Relations this role serves as both a career advisor and job placement specialist with a strong focus on talent sourcing & employer matchmaking. The position supports a diverse graduate student population including many intl and mid-career professionals & works closely with the Dir of Employer Relations to expand hiring relationships. A head-hunter mindset is essential to proactively identify roles that align with student goals and to place graduates in reputable organizations that strengthen Whitmans brand. The role also includes supervising a small team of one full-time staff member and one temporary employee. Beyond employer outreach and placement the Assoc Dir advises online graduate students through one-on-one coaching resume & LinkedIn support and targeted career programming. This includes virtual and in-person workshops designed to help mid-career professionals navigate transitions. Ideal candidates will be results-driven strong communicators and well-versed in recruitment strategies to deliver meaningful outcomes for students and employer partners.
Responsibilities
Talent Sourcing and Recruitment This role is dedicated to talent sourcing and recruitment with a focus on identifying employment opportunities for all graduate business students and a focus on those in MBA programs both online and on-campus students. This includes leveraging a wide range of channels such as alumni networks employer relationships industry contacts social media and professional events to uncover job and internship openings that align with student profiles. The Associate Director will review resumes conduct preliminary interviews and evaluate student readiness to ensure a strong match before making referrals to employer partners. Client Relationship Management Work with Director of Employer Relations focusing on client relationship management with hiring managers HR professionals and key decision-makers to create and sustain strong partnerships that benefit Whitman graduate students. This includes gaining a deep understanding of each employers hiring needs company culture and role expectations to find successful candidate matches. Advise students on effective strategies emerging market trends and best practices in job search. Facilitate communication between students and employers provide timely feedback and support both parties in navigating job offers. Post-placement the role includes following up with students to understand onboarding experience and to address any concerns that may arise during their transition. Market Research and Analysis Track industry trends labor market shifts and hiring patterns within key sectors to inform the placement strategy that is unique to graduate students. Identify potential employer partners anticipate future talent needs and use market insights to shape outreach efforts. Regular analysis of employer recruitment data will help evaluate the effectiveness of student placement and guide continuous improvement. It will also help to inform the Graduate Recruitment strategy. Career Advising for Online Graduate Students Provide one-on-one career advising to full-time and online graduate students. Support includes resume and LinkedIn refinement goal setting and job and internship search strategy. Deliver virtual workshops and managing online career resources to meet the needs of a diverse geographically dispersed student body. Team Supervision Oversee one full-time staff member and a temporary employee. Guide the teams day-to-day efforts while developing a team culture focused on student needs professional growth and alignment with Whitman and career center goals.
The Associate Director of Graduate Placement connects graduate business students particularly MBA students in residential and online programs with desirable employment & internship opportunities. Reporting to the Executive Director of Career Services and Employer Relations this role serves as both a career advisor and job placement specialist with a strong focus on talent sourcing & employer matchmaking. The position supports a diverse graduate student population including many intl and mid-career professionals & works closely with the Dir of Employer Relations to expand hiring relationships. A head-hunter mindset is essential to proactively identify roles that align with student goals and to place graduates in reputable organizations that strengthen Whitmans brand. The role also includes supervising a small team of one full-time staff member and one temporary employee. Beyond employer outreach and placement the Assoc Dir advises online graduate students through one-on-one coaching resume & LinkedIn support and targeted career programming. This includes virtual and in-person workshops designed to help mid-career professionals navigate transitions. Ideal candidates will be results-driven strong communicators and well-versed in recruitment strategies to deliver meaningful outcomes for students and employer partners.
Responsibilities
Talent Sourcing and Recruitment This role is dedicated to talent sourcing and recruitment with a focus on identifying employment opportunities for all graduate business students and a focus on those in MBA programs both online and on-campus students. This includes leveraging a wide range of channels such as alumni networks employer relationships industry contacts social media and professional events to uncover job and internship openings that align with student profiles. The Associate Director will review resumes conduct preliminary interviews and evaluate student readiness to ensure a strong match before making referrals to employer partners. Client Relationship Management Work with Director of Employer Relations focusing on client relationship management with hiring managers HR professionals and key decision-makers to create and sustain strong partnerships that benefit Whitman graduate students. This includes gaining a deep understanding of each employers hiring needs company culture and role expectations to find successful candidate matches. Advise students on effective strategies emerging market trends and best practices in job search. Facilitate communication between students and employers provide timely feedback and support both parties in navigating job offers. Post-placement the role includes following up with students to understand onboarding experience and to address any concerns that may arise during their transition. Market Research and Analysis Track industry trends labor market shifts and hiring patterns within key sectors to inform the placement strategy that is unique to graduate students. Identify potential employer partners anticipate future talent needs and use market insights to shape outreach efforts. Regular analysis of employer recruitment data will help evaluate the effectiveness of student placement and guide continuous improvement. It will also help to inform the Graduate Recruitment strategy. Career Advising for Online Graduate Students Provide one-on-one career advising to full-time and online graduate students. Support includes resume and LinkedIn refinement goal setting and job and internship search strategy. Deliver virtual workshops and managing online career resources to meet the needs of a diverse geographically dispersed student body. Team Supervision Oversee one full-time staff member and a temporary employee. Guide the teams day-to-day efforts while developing a team culture focused on student needs professional growth and alignment with Whitman and career center goals.
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Director
Employment Type
Student
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