Assistant Director of Employer Relations , Nicholas School Environment

Assistant Director of Employer Relations, Nicholas School of the Environment

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid (On-Site and Remote mix)

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area: UNIVERSITY

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools.

With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries. Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke. Be You. At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Assistant Director of Employer Relations (Career Specialist, Senior), you'll be a vital part of the Nicholas School of the Environment's Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC), supporting graduate students across diverse environmental programs as they explore career pathways and secure internships and full-time opportunities.

The Nicholas School of the Environment (NSOE) Student Services Office supports approximately 350 students across programs including the Master of Environmental Management (MEM), Master of Forestry (MF), distance learning MEM (DEL-MEM), and interdisciplinary degrees such as iMEP and MBCS. You will work at the intersection of student success and employer engagement—helping students translate their skills into meaningful careers while building relationships that expand opportunities across industries.

Be Bold. In this high-impact role, you will serve as both a trusted career advisor and a strategic employer development leader—driving outcomes that directly influence student career success and organizational partnerships.

• Career Coaching & Advising (30%)
• Serve as a front-line student-interfacing career coach supporting graduate students in establishing realistic career plans and objectives.
• Help students articulate their goals, skills, and qualifications in resumes, cover letters, interviews, online platforms, and networking conversations.
• Develop and deliver career and professional development programming aligned with the CPDC Career Ecosystem framework.
• Support recruitment efforts through prospective student engagement, virtual sessions, and onboarding activities.
• Communicate employer opportunities through newsletters, listservs, and social media channels.
• Employer Development (50%)
• Research, develop, and engage employer relationships aligned with strategic goals and student career outcomes.
• Identify and cultivate partnerships that lead to internships, full-time roles, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Design and implement employer engagement strategies, including information sessions, career treks, and recruitment initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporations, agencies, and organizations to track hiring trends and workforce needs.
• Lead employer development for the Stanback fellowship program and support program analysis and employer engagement.
• Track and analyze employment outcomes and employer engagement metrics; produce reports and recommendations.
• Administration & Collaboration (20%)
• Manage employer visits, information sessions, career fairs, and related programming (virtual and in-person).
• Train and supervise student assistants and support funding and administrative processes.
• Collaborate with campus partners and participate in cross-functional career initiatives.
• Support Student Services events such as orientation, graduation, and admitted student programming.

What You Bring Education
- Work generally requires communications, analytical and organizational skills acquired through completion of a master's degree program. Experience
- Work requires one year of experience in a placement or other student services function to gain considerable knowledge of career counseling and placement programs.…