Associate Director, Employer Development & Relations

Associate Director Employer Development & Relations

Professional / Unclassified

LSUAM AA - SA - Olinde Career Center (Jesse Gomez Downs ())

0158 LSU Student Union

Professional

Louisiana State University invites applications for the position of Associate Director Employer Development and Relations within the LSU Olinde Career Center (OCC). Reporting to the Senior Director this position serves on the leadership team of the LSU Olinde Career Center and has primary responsibility for all employer relations and the employer outreach strategy for the office. The Associate Director Employer Development and Relations plays a critical role in managing the execution of the universitys centralized career services function.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE

• Leads the Employer Development and Relations team to strategically identify cultivate strengthen and evaluate employer relationships to maximize student career opportunities.

• Directly supervises the Manager of Events Manager of Employer Development and On-Campus Recruiting Coordinator to provide comprehensive services to employers who seek to recruit talent through LSU.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP

Proactively expand employment opportunities for students

LSU benefits from strong brand recognition and a reputation as a reliable source of talent. The Associate Director will lead the development of a strategy to increase the number of part-time jobs internships co-ops and full-time positions available to LSU students. This work will requirethe Associate Director to evaluate and expand existing employer relationships assess gaps in industry and create an outreach frameworkthat drives measurable growth in the volume and breadth of opportunities.

Evolve the OCCs approach to employer engagement with the changing marketplace
The landscape of early talent recruiting continues to shift rapidlyrequiringnew approaches tools and ways of AssociateDirector for Employer Development and Relations will leadthe charge forLSUtooptimizeemployer and student engagementwhileensuringthe officeremainsagile and forward-looking in a competitive environment.

Elevate LSUs reputation as a premier source of early talent and driver of student success
Servingas a key advocate for LSU bypositioningthe university asa top destinationfor employersseekingearly talentthe Associate Director willleveragebothquantitative and qualitative employer engagementdata to clearly articulatethereturn on investment of an LSU educationtointernal and external audiences.

ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Demonstrates enthusiasm for meeting people and cultivating both existing and new relationships to actively promote LSU as a pipeline of talent.

Builds trust with all stakeholders through clear communication accountability and a steady presence.

Leads teams effectively by leveraging individual strengths to accomplish the goals of the office.

Thinks strategically by analyzing data exploring multiple paths forward and developing flexible plans based on sound logic.

Embraces change challenges the status quo and works persistently to advance the office.

Builds subject matter expertise and establishes a reputation as an industry leader in the field.

Demonstrates a commitment to high-quality work professionalism and results.

Ensures decisions are rooted in what is best for students.

ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PRIORITIES

Three priorities guide our work in the Division of Student Affairs. Foremost wemaintainacommitment to qualitywhich is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort. Every interaction we have with students should communicate care relevance polish and attention to detail. We work to ensure every space place and staff-to-student interactioncommunicates a sense of hometo students. Finally we design programs services events and experiences witheveryone in mind.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Resource Management - 30%

Accountable for executing objectives and key results for Employer Development and Relations functions. Recommends personnel actions to the department head and communicates those actions to direct reports. Assists in measuring and reporting key results relating to employer engagement and student impact metrics. Oversees the management of the employer core database yearly outreach strategy and recruitment offerings. Leverages staff talents and office resources to meet student needs based on routine analysis of engagement data student needs assessments and the academic calendar.

Direct Support to Constituents - 25%

Translates department initiatives and goals to employers faculty and staff through the creation of resources services events and experiences. Identifies and builds relationships with state regional national and international employers for recruitment of LSU students. Collaborates with college liaisons and faculty/staff to increase employment opportunities for students. Provides consultation support and troubleshooting from a yes-first mindset to employers students and campus partners. Works with employers to develop marketing strategies that enhance employer presence; manages expectations and promotes ethical standards.

Leadership and Administration - 20%

Assists the Senior Director in translating and executing the Olinde Career Centers strategic vision for an intentional and integrated career education experience for all students with primary responsibility for employer engagement. Serves on the leadership team of the LSU Olinde Career Center providing leadership and support for the entire team. Works collaboratively and proactively with leadership team members managers and staff to implement and execute the career centers vision and goals solving problems and mitigating roadblocks as they arise. Directly supervises the Manager of Events Manager of Employer Development and On-Campus Recruiting Coordinator to provide comprehensive services to employers looking to recruit talent through LSU. Provides leadership and support to Employer Development and Relations staff by strategically identifying cultivating strengthening and evaluating employer relationships and engagement opportunities to maximize student career opportunities. Demonstrates divisional attitudes and priorities in all aspects of work.

Quality Control - 20%

Ensures Employer Development and Relations outputs including human resource decisions administrative tasks programs services events experiences and communications exude a high degree of quality. Conduct ongoing assessment of the employer relations efforts and provide feedback on their effectiveness along with solutions to mitigate issues and increase impact. Embraces and executes a marginal gains approach and continuously improves services events programs and experiences within the department each academic year.

Other Duties as Assigned - 5%

Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Director. This includes but is not limited to supporting division- and institutional-wide efforts including at least 40 hours per year dedicated to initiatives such as Move-In Day Welcome Week Family Weekend Disability Services Finals Testing and other special projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

• Five years of related work experience in career services workforce development human resources recruiting business development client relationship management alumni & donor relations or other related fields.

• At least two years of supervisory experience of full-time staff.

• LSU values skills experience and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in higher education administration college student development college student personnel administration human resources business or a closely related field.

• Four or more years of supervisory experience of full-time staff.

• Experience leading and managing a multi-level team to accomplish yearly goals.

• Experience working with employers in a university career services office.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS

This position is based in-office and is not eligible for remote work. Requires periodic travel to support departmental goals and organizational objectives.

As with all LSU employees due to this position title and/or responsibilities this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional behavioral or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

APPLICATIONS

Applications will be accepted online on the LSU Careers direct all nominations and inquiries for the position to Jessica Glasgow LSU Olinde Career Center Associate Director Finance & Operations . The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Requested application materials include a letter of interest or cover letter; resume or curriculum vitae; and the names telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at leastthreeprofessional references. Salary will be competitive andcommensuratewith offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactorypre-employment background check.

Requested application materials include a letter of interest or cover letter; curriculum vitae or resume; and the names telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges please contact Jessica Glasgow at

May 14 2026

June 30 2026

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health life dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State Universitys partner nextSource Workforce Solutions for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment benefits payroll and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws regulations or government policies may impact the universitys ability to employ individuals in certain positions.