Associate Director, Experiential Learning And Employer Engagement

Ithaca, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 73000 - 75000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position Summary

The Associate Director for Experiential Learning and Employer Engagement in the Center for Career Exploration & Development (CCED) at Ithaca College plays a critical role in advancing a comprehensive employer and industry engagement strategy that supports student learning and achievement and creating and supporting experiential learning programming to better position our students for career success both during their time at IC and beyond. This position is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with employers alumni faculty and community partners to create meaningful recruiting internship and career development opportunities. Additionally the Associate Director provides leadership for student employment support supervises CCEDs Peer Career Advisors and ensures an inclusive and equitable approach to all services.

Key Responsibilities Employer & Industry Engagement

Collaborate with the Director to develop implement and assess a comprehensive employer relations strategy.
Build and sustain partnerships with employers internship providers alumni and community leaders to expand career opportunities for students.
Coordinate employer outreach recruiting services and related events that connect students to industry professionals in partnership with the Career Engagement Specialists in each school.

Supervision & Student Employment Support

Hire train supervise and evaluate Peer Career Advisors; provide ongoing mentoring coaching and professional development.
Oversee the Student Employment Specialist and ensure high-quality delivery of student and supervisor support services.

Program Management

Coordinate guest speakers and industry partner involvement in career development initiatives.
Develop innovative career programming opportunities leveraging campus and community expertise.
Maintain up-to-date and relevant content for assigned Career Center web pages and communications.

Campus Collaboration & Representation

Collaborate with faculty staff and administrators to support experiential learning recruiting and program needs across campus.
Represent the office in campus committees professional associations and conferences as designated.

Equity Inclusion & Community Values

Center diversity equity inclusion and belonging in all programs and services.
Foster a collaborative accessible and student-centered environment where all individuals feel respected and supported.
Engage in ongoing learning to strengthen multicultural competence and advocate for equitable student outcomes.

Assessment & Professional Development

Regularly evaluate programs and services to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.
Stay informed of employment trends labor market data and ethical/legal guidance for employer engagement.
Actively participate in department division and institutional planning initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree and relevant professional experience in employer relations career services higher education leadership human resources or related field.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
Strong communication presentation and organizational skills.
Experience supervising or mentoring student employees or professional staff.
Commitment to advancing equity inclusion and student success.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in higher education student affairs counseling business or related discipline.
Experience in employer relations talent acquisition or career development within a higher education setting.
Knowledge of career coaching/counseling frameworks and career assessment tools.
Familiarity with student employment processes and workforce development practices.

This position is 37.5 hours per week 52 weeks per year.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume cover letter and list of three professional references. Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at or

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Hiring Range:

$73000-$75000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits including:

Healthcare including vision and dental

Generous Paid Time Off Policies

403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution

EAP

Flexible Work Plans

Educational Benefits

Career-Enhancing Trainings

For an overview of our benefit offerings please visit an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources Ithaca College will consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices conduct criminal background investigations per College position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.

Required Experience:

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DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Associate Director for Experiential Learning and Employer Engagement in the Center for Career Exploration & Development (CCED) at Ithaca College plays a critical role in advancing a comprehensive employer and industry engagement strategy that supports student learning ...