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The George Washington University · 3 weeks ago

Associate Director, Employer Relations and Partnerships

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$64K/yr - $106K/yr

5+ years exp

The George Washington University is a prestigious institution offering diverse professional academic programs. They are seeking an Associate Director for Employer Relations and Partnerships to develop high-impact partnerships and enhance career outcomes for students and alumni in the Graduate School of Political Management.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Strategically navigate and cultivate professional relationships within key sectors, including government, public affairs, campaigns, and high-level advocacy circles, to identify and secure career opportunities for students and alumni

Lead the design and execution of a comprehensive employer engagement strategy, leveraging labor market trends, student career interests, and alumni networks to maximize recruitment opportunities

Build and strengthen pipelines for underrepresented fields and emerging sectors aligned with student interest and institutional growth priorities

Primary point of contact for external partners, ensuring a consistent and high-quality relationship experience

Represent the school at conferences, association events, and external engagements to drive visibility and partnership expansion

Plan and implement recruitment programs—including job fairs, expos, networking sessions, on-campus and virtual recruiting, and industry-themed programming

Articulate the School’s mission and value proposition clearly and persuasively to build sustained partnerships

Collaborate with University Career Services, campus partners, and faculty to design tailored opportunities that connect employers to GSPM students

Evaluate partner and student feedback to refine and enhance recruitment strategy and engagement offerings

Provide high-level oversight of employer-facing communications, including marketing campaigns, resource dissemination, and relevant sections of the GSPM website

Provide career advising and coaching to students and alumni, including support on networking strategies, employer engagement, and professional communication

Help students and alumni identify jobs and career paths that align with their professional passions and goals

Communicate emerging market insights to enhance career decision-making and employer readiness among student and alumni populations

Coordinate with central University Career Services on joint activities and resources

Assess employer engagement outcomes and analyze employment data to inform strategic planning

Build strong internal partnerships with academic program leadership, advancement, alumni relations, admissions, career consultants, and student services teams to ensure aligned strategy and cohesive messaging

Collaborate closely with central University Career Services, especially regarding policies, best practices, training, and tools, for staff. Team up with College, University Career Services, and other GW Schools to pool resources and services for students and employers

Support College and School-wide initiatives related to student affairs, career education, alumni engagement, and external relations as needed

Perform other related responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Political landscape understandingPartnership developmentEmployer engagementEvent planningCareer coachingCRM experiencePublic relationsProgram managementHigher education experienceCommunicationsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 5 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 3 years of relevant professional experience

Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position

Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Preferred

3+ years of direct experience in the political arena is highly desired

5+ years of relevant professional experience particularly in public relations, communications, career/employer development, or program management is preferred

Proven skills in developing partnerships

A demonstrated ability to significantly increase employer engagement

Skilled in planning effective events and conferences

Enthusiastic about and highly skilled in delivering compelling presentations or communications that inspire action

Experience with CRMs or e-learning platforms such as Handshake to analyze trends, and track student and employer involvement

Strong interest in supporting adult learners

Prior experience in higher education is a plus

Education in political management, legislative affairs, public relations and communications, or relevant fields

Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits.