Assistant Director – Employer Engagement

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the Relationship Consultant for industries and career pathways related to: the marketing/brand/product management, retail, consumer-packaged goods, supply chain and human resources.
• Serve as the overall relationship manager for existing employer relationships to help develop and support engagement strategies that align with the individual recruiting and engagement goals of the organization.
• Support portfolio growth through data-driven development of new industry and employer relationships to support student career interests.
• Maintain ongoing, proactive communication with employers regarding identified recruiting/strategic goals and engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with career coaches, academic departments, student organizations, and other campus partners to facilitate engagement opportunities that meet employer needs across a variety of channels.
• Support industry and employer engagement in signature career events and experiences, including in-market treks and job shadow programs, case competitions, alumni networking, etc.
• Consult with companies on campus recruiting specifics, including timelines, interview schedule details, and student promotion strategies.
• Partner with the Events and Experiences team to provide employers with verbal and written information about the campus recruiting experience.
• Assess employer hiring outcomes and satisfaction annually.

• Minimum 3 years of post-graduation professional work experience, preferably in sales/business development, customer success, higher education career services or corporate recruiting.
• Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service and building professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on cross-functional teams and take a solutions-oriented approach to problem‑solving.
• Strong desire to build relationships with students, employers, alumni, campus partners, and academic departments.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment in which the value of each person’s identity, background, experience, and abilities are recognized, supported, and respected.
• Experience supporting employer engagement, recruiting, career development, or student‑facing programming.
• Familiarity with CRM, database, or recruiting platforms such as Salesforce and Handshake, as well as Microsoft Excel.
• Professional and respectful approach to interactions with students, employers, and colleagues.
• Willingness to work occasional evening hours to support programs and events.