Assistant Director, Industry Advising

Assistant Director, Industry Advising

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director, Industry Advising is responsible for managing a portfolio of employer relationships and providing career coaching to students and alumni. The role collaborates with employers to create customized recruiting experiences, plans on- and off-campus events, develops sponsorship opportunities, and works with campus professional development teams to promote internships and professional opportunities.

Position Title:

Assistant Director, Industry Advising
Position Type:
Staff

Location:

Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:
Internal/External

Work Schedule:

Full-time / 12 months
Average Hours per Week: (not specified)
Department: 323-Career Services

• Create and manage relationships with employers and educate them about best practices for recruiting at the university.
• Evaluate the employers’ experience and follow through on any requests or recommendations.
• Use recruiting and student interest data to identify target employers for outreach and travel to meet them, collaborating with faculty, staff, and alumni.
• Create sponsorship opportunities in the Career Center for interested employers.
• Use Handshake to accurately post multiple positions, establish unique interview schedules, identify potential student candidates and collect resumes.
• Initiate and manage university-wide, industry-specific career events on and off campus.

• Counsel and coach students and alumni on job search strategies and preparation using information gathered from employer conversations.
• Conduct practice interview sessions.
• Lead in-person and virtual workshops on career development subjects such as resume writing, interviewing, and managing an online presence.
• Respond to student inquiries regarding job postings and interview schedules.
• Develop industry-specific content for website, handouts, and digital & print educational materials.
• Support industry-specific immersion programs and other experiential student trips, including corporate site visits.
• Work with student groups associated with the industries supported.

• Serve as the Career Center’s liaison to academic units and campus departments, including University Advancement and the Alumni Office, who are relevant to employer relationships.
• Collaborate with university professional development teams by enhancing student outreach and strengthening employer and alumni engagements to produce positive outcomes for students.
• Run reports for university professional development teams and inform strategy of career & professional development.
• Share employment trends and recruiting & outcomes data with department chairs and administration.
• Represent the university on campus program committees and off-campus consortia.

Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.

This position description outlines the general nature and level of work assigned to individuals who function in this job. This description is not exhaustive; other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 2 years’ experience in university career services office, higher education, human resources, or a related field.
• Understanding of corporate hiring processes, college career centers, and career development trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to work with high-profile employers, students, faculty, and university administrators.
• Coaching skills, event coordination and programming experience.
• Experience in Microsoft Office and social media.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in an office environment and interface with various constituents of the university.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Occasional off-campus travel and overnight visits may be required.

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Knowledge of employment and career services management software, such as Handshake.
• Sales orientation is a plus.

Not specified.

Annual salary range: $57,200 – $71,500 (salary Grade 14).

Villanova is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.