William & Mary Libraries · 4 months ago
Director of Employer Development & Engagement
William & Mary
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
7+ years expWilliam & Mary Libraries is dedicated to advancing educational opportunities and career development. The Director of Employer Development and Engagement is responsible for building and managing relationships with employers, supervising a team, and enhancing career education for students and alumni.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
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 consultation to industry, business, education, and public-sector employers that engage students through participation in career fairs, recruitment activities, and special events to serve the job search-related needs of William & Mary students and alumni
Spearhead the special programs initiative that involves employer representatives and other outside experts in the delivery of career services to students and graduates
Perform other duties as assigned
Collaborate with Chief Career Officer and Executive Director and other members to assess employer relations and program outcomes
Develop and implement a strategy for the team of employer development and engagement professional staff to include their training, support, and professional development
Meet regularly with assistant directors and coordinator to provide frequent, constructive feedback, to ensure that performance is meeting standards and department goals
Consult and cooperate with faculty, student organizations, other campus offices, and external stakeholders to promote and improve the Career Center’s overall delivery of services
Oversee assessment activities for employer development, student engagement, and professional development to include assessment of program impact, employer development goals, and student outcomes
Ensure performance expectations are clear, effectively communicated, and relevant to the goals and objectives of the Employer Development and Engagement unit and Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement
Provide all staff frequent, constructive feedback, including interim evaluations as appropriate
In collaboration with staff, design professional development plans to assure staff have the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish duties and goals
Verify that the requirements of the performance planning and evaluations system are met and that evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation
The Director will supervise two Assistant Directors and a Recruiting Coordinator
Qualification
Required
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, 12Twenty, Purple Briefcase, etc
Preferred
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
Company
William & Mary Libraries
William & Mary Libraries support and enhance teaching and research, and foster intellectual curiosity, creativity and lifelong learning.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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