Employer Specialist and Office Manager

Employer Specialist and Office Manager

Student Affairs, Center for Career Development

Director of Career Development

Full-time, Non-exempt, Union, Rate: annualized $74,000-$76,000

Provides guidance and structure for a range of services offered by the Center for Career Development, with a primary focus in employer relations, logisitics, and technology management.

• Engage with existing and potential constituencies including, but not limited to, employers, nonprofit organizations, recruiters, hiring managers, and professional associations to ensure consistent engagement and to grow outreach efforts.
• Maintain and build relationships with employers in relevant, and new industries.
• Manage two job & internship fairs (in-person/virtual) from creation to closure including coordinating logistics, and marketing.
• Oversees on-campus recruiting activities including on-campus interviews, information sessions, and resume collections, with emphasis on recruitment.
• Monitor workplace/industry trends to guide strategic recruitment planning.
• Helps oversee the Career Development online job board and appointment scheduler 12twenty, including verification and registration of students/alumni, events, employers, jobs, and metrics.
• Co-manage The Professional Development Fund, including the student application reviews and process reimbursement request, etc.
• Partner with Director and Administrative Manager for Student Affairs to assist in department budget tracking.
• Track outcomes such as placement data for full-time job/internships, job & internship fair, post-baccalaureate programs, and employer engagement.
• Develop technology systems that ensure integration and efficiency of communication, information management, and workflow for both students and employers.
• Assist with annual projects and update career resources.
• Coordinate Career Center student employment process including hiring and supervision of student employees.
• Review and process student interns and federal student worker payroll in accordance with payroll schedule.
• Update Career Center website.
• Represent the Career Center as needed for internal and external events.
• Other related duties as needed or assigned.

• Support the Center for Career Development goals and objectives by remaining flexible and adjusting services to meet requirements.
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to diversity and student hiring.
• Work in a professional manner to represent Career Development and Student Affairs and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive issues and records.

• Masters degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in career development and/or recruitment.
• Organizational, operations, and marketing experience.
• Familiarity and expertise in office operations including managing computer programs, troubleshooting any tech related issues, and streamlining processes.

This is a unionized position.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.