Assistant Director, Employer Engagement & Recruiting Hameetman Career Center
Assistant Director, Employer Engagement & Recruiting Hameetman Career Center
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Title: Assistant Director Employer Engagement & Recruiting
Department:Career Center
Duration:Indefinite
Employment Status: Exempt Full Time
Job Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director of the Hameetman Career Center the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement & Recruiting creates annual plans to enhance employer engagement and on-campus recruiting across various sectors and locations. The Assistant Director is responsible for organizing career events engaging professionally with employers and alumni and traveling for site visits. They stay informed about industry trends innovate to increase job opportunities and manage data related to employer interactions. Additionally the Assistant Director collaborates with career services staff to implement strategic plans and advise students on career opportunities and recruitment practices.
Job Duties
- 15% - Professionally Engaging with Employers Alumni and Recruiters: Cultivate and maintain strong professional relationships with employers alumni and recruiters to secure and grow employment opportunities for students and alumni. - (Essential)
- 15% - Plan and Lead Recruiting Events: Plan and execute large and small scale on-campus recruiting events including career fairs information sessions and networking events requiring a significant on-site presence. - (Essential)
- 15% - Create Annual Plans for Employer Engagement and On-Campus Recruiting: Develop annual plans to increase employer engagement and recruiting opportunities leveraging the ability to work remotely for strategic development tasks. - (Essential)
- 10% - Industry Trend Analysis: Monitor labor market and industry developments to inform employer strategy and student advising. - (Essential)
- 10% - Collaborate on Strategic Plans & Initiatives: Work with career services staff faculty and partners to implement cross-functional initiatives. - (Essential)
- 5% - Track and Analyze Engagement & Outcomes: Collect and interpret employer data to support data-driven strategy and reporting. - (Essential)
- 5% - Travel to Employer Locations: Visit local and domestic employers to strengthen partnerships and explore recruitment opportunities. - (Essential)
- 5% - Career Management System Oversight: Maintain the career management platform ensuring optimal use for students and employers. - (Essential)
- 5% - Policy and Procedure Updates: Communicate changes in recruiting policies and best practices to relevant stakeholders. - (Essential)
- 5% - Career Advising Support: Provide career-related guidance to students regarding employer expectations and hiring processes. - (Essential)
- 5% - Creative Opportunities Development: Develop innovative approaches to expand access to internships and full-time jobs. - (Essential)
- 5% - Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as necessary supporting the overarching goals of Career Services. - (Essential)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in counseling Higher Education Student Affairs Human Resources or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five years of professional experience in career services employer relations corporate recruiting or a closely related area.
- Experience in planning and executing events such as career fairs and networking events.
- Experience with career services software such as Handshake or similar platforms.
- Two years of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of career development theories student development theories and their practical applications in career advising. Knowledge of current labor market trends employment practices and the nuances of various industry sectors.
- Knowledge of academic programs and how they align with career pathways.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical standards in career counseling and employment services.
- Knowledge of career services technologies including management systems online job boards and related platforms.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint) Google Drive tools (Docs Forms Sheets) Adobe Acrobat web editing tools and social media applications relevant to career services operations.
- Ability to provide individual and group career advising using strong counseling skills.
- Ability to develop implement and evaluate career education programs and workshops.
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal written and electronic formats with diverse audiences including students alumni faculty and employers.
- Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders through effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze data to assess program effectiveness and inform strategic planning.
- Ability to create and execute strategic recruiting and engagement plans for career services.
- Ability to lead teams manage resources and oversee multiple projects to successful completion.
- Ability to apply creative problem-solving and critical thinking in complex advising scenarios.
- Ability to work effectively in diverse environments and deliver equitable inclusive services.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and respond to evolving student and labor market needs.
- Ability to self-motivate work independently and provide effective leadership and training across teams and functions.
- Ability to organize plan and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a high-volume confidential and deadline-driven environment. Proven record to facilitate workshops and deliver professional presentations.
- Proven record to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proven record to anticipate and prevent potential problems while maintaining a strong commitment to high-quality work.
- Proven record to collaborate with diverse constituencies and demonstrate a consistent commitment to justice equity inclusion and diversity.
- Proven record to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in counseling Higher Education Student Affairs Human Resources or a related field.
- Experience in a leadership role within a career services or employer engagement context.
- Experience working in higher education or a large complex organization.
- Familiarity with employment trends job market conditions and industry-specific recruiting needs.
- Experience with data analysis related to recruitment and employment outcomes.
- Proven success in developing strategic plans related to employer engagement and student employment opportunities.
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE:$70304/yr
If you are offered this position at Occidental College your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills education experience and/or geographic addition to those factors Occidental complies with applicable pay equity laws and considers internal equity among current employees when developing the final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
