Assistant Director for Employer Relations

Description of University Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference.

As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

• Working Location (City, State):
  Boone, NC
• Faculty Rank:
  No Provide Rank
• Position Number: 087501
• Department:
  Career Development - 305000

• Bachelor’s Degree and three years of professional experience, preferably in higher education or private sector recruiting
• Experience in program and event planning with demonstrated superior attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proven effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to establish and maintain professional relationships and build rapport with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and employer colleagues
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize competing tasks
• Familiarity with recruitment and hiring practices and knowledge of industry trends

• Masters Degree in a related field
• Strong computer skills including managing databases, platforms, and software packages
• Experience working with career services management platforms such as Handshake, customer relationship management ( CRM ) platforms, or related technical software

• Plans and executes all CDC anchor events under the supervision of the Associate Director, including career fairs, conferences, and other engagements with a focus on high-quality engagement between employers and students for the purpose of networking, exercising career readiness competencies, and connecting to jobs and internships.
• Support employer engagement with the CDC by identifying new employer contacts, recruiting employers as potential internship and employment sites, securing employer involvement in programming and events, and supporting employers in the partnership programs.
• Connect employers with Boone and Hickory campus stakeholders (e.g. academic colleges and departments, institutional administrative units, alumni, community members and others) to engage students in the recruiting and hiring process through targeted programming.
• Compile, assess, and report data on employer relations and development activities and events. Use data collected to market outcomes and services as a benefit of engaging with the Career Development Center.
• Coordinate site visits including campus, local, and regional employers to maintain/develop new relations, promote Career Development Center programs and services with emphasis on internships, job development, on-campus recruiting, and utilizing Handshake.
• Serve as a consultant to employers to expand their talent pipelines and provide employers with engagement opportunities that foster mentoring and networking with students.
• Train and supervise Employer Relations student assistants.

• Type of Position:
  Full Time Position
• Employment:
  Staff/Non-Faculty
• Appointment Type: 1.0=100%
• Work Schedule/
  
  Hours:
  
  Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Number of Hours Per Week: 40
• Number of Months Per Year: 12
• Mandatory Staff:
  No
• Suggested Salary Range: $52,000 - $54,000
• Posting Date: 05/28/2024
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled
• Evaluation of Applications Begins: 06/24/2024
• Proposed Date of Hire: 07/29/2024

Physical Demands of Position:
Physical demands are those typical of an office environment.

Search Chair Name:
Jackie Garner

Email: garnerjn

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