Director of Development & Engagement

Director of Employer Development & Engagement

The Director of Employer Development and Engagement (Director) is a leader on the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement team which is housed in the Office of University Advancement at William & Mary. The Director of Employer Engagement reports to the Executive Director of Career Development & Professional Engagement and leads efforts to build and manage relationships with 150–200 employers annually.

They supervise a team of three professionals focused on employer development and engagement for undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni. The Director supports students, alumni, and faculty by expanding career education, guiding job exploration, and cultivating employment opportunities. This includes identifying new opportunities, enhancing employer visibility, and helping seek meaningful work experiences. They also lead assessment efforts to measure the impact of employer relations initiatives and demonstrate the value of the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement within the liberal arts and sciences experience.

Additionally, the director is responsible for managing a robust program of career fairs, as well as other on-campus, off-campus, and virtual recruitment events in coordination with academic partners throughout William & Mary Colleges, Schools and Units. The Director will help foster a culture of belonging that embraces all people and perspectives. This position is based in Williamsburg and is expected to work in the office on campus.

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, Counseling, or higher education related field.
• Significant experience in career services and/or employer relations in higher education. (Typically 7+ years).
• High level of customer service; collaboration, exceptional work ethic; attention to detail; organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through ability.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a proven ability to establish rapport with students, faculty, alumni, employers and staff colleagues.
• Effective organizational and management skills.
• Demonstrated public relations/marketing abilities to be used on behalf of the University as a whole and career services specifically. Strong computer skills including managing databases and familiarity with career development platforms and software packages.
• Proven track record of employer development, recruitment practices and EEOC policies.
• Experience with project and event management. (Typically, 5+ years)
• Experience with career services management platforms and tools, e.g., Symplicity, 12
  
  Twenty, Purple Briefcase, etc.

• Experience leading a team, supervising staff, and professional development. (Typically, 5+ years)
• Previous experience working in a centralized career services model with a background in employer development, employer engagement, programming, career development, career advising and supervision.

• This position is subject to additional hours beyond the typical workday, to include evenings and weekends.
• Flexibility and ability to travel as needed.

• Develop and maintain an institutional-wide employer development and engagement plan and oversee all outreach efforts conducted by the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement.
• Oversee employer engagement activities to ensure outreach is in line with campus goals.
• Manage ongoing assessment efforts in conjunction with the Associate Director of Data Reporting for Career Initiatives.
• Represent the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement at meetings to ensure campus-wide collaboration on strategic employer relations initiatives.
• Meet regularly with faculty to expand knowledge of career disciplines and to keep faculty abreast of recruiting trends.
• Travel to meet with alumni and employers to cultivate new recruiting relationships and sustain existing partnerships as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues in University Advancement to engage alumni and source leads that contribute to employer development.
• Provide…