Assistant Director Employer Development & Engagement

Job Description Summary

Mission Statement:
The Office of University Advancement creates the conditions for opportunity – human, financial & experiential – by garnering and stewarding the resources that advance William & Mary.

The Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement empowers students and alumni to explore professional possibilities and navigate lifelong career development.

The Assistant Director of Employer Development & Engagement (Assistant Director) is a key member of the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement which is housed in the Office of University Advancement at William & Mary.

Reporting to the Director of Employer Development & Engagement, the Assistant Director manages and implements the campus recruiting program for the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement and is a liaison with recruiters and organizations interested in recruiting W&M students and alumni through in-person and virtual career activities.

Core areas of responsibility include:

• Manage day-to-day communications with companies and organizations engaged in campus recruiting.
• Plan the annual Spring and Fall Career & Internship Fairs, the Graduate & Professional School Fair, Meet the Firms, STEM Career & Internship Fair, K-12 Education Recruitment Day, On-Campus Student Employment Fair, Expos and consortium events.
• Coordinate events and information sessions for employers and manage the technical functions within the campus recruiting system (Symplicity software).
• Ensure all staff are trained on the campus recruiting system and data is reported in a timely and efficient manner.
• Create annual, semesterly and ad-hoc recruiting reports as needed by the office.

The Assistant Director will work autonomously with limited supervision and direction in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The position will work with a diverse group of constituents, including employers, alumni, faculty, students, and university staff and administrators.

The Assistant 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.

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• Bachelor’s Degree or comparable education and experience.
• General knowledge of the services, programs, and resources of a full-service career services office.
• Knowledge of the on-campus recruitment process.
• Experience with project and event management (typically, 2+ years).
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a proven ability to establish rapport with students, faculty, alumni, and staff colleagues.
• Technological proficiency and a willingness to embrace new technologies including managing databases and familiarity with career development platforms and software packages.
• Effective organizational and management skills with ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks at once.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).

• Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, or a related field.
• Experience in a centralized career services office or role related in employer development & engagement.
• Prior experience working in higher education.
• Experience using career services management platforms or applications, e.g., Symplicity, 12
  
  Twenty, College Central Network, etc., (typically 1-2 years).

• This position is subject to additional hours beyond the typical workday, to include evenings and weekends.

$40,000-$50,000, commensurate with experience.

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