Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Director of Industry and Community Partnerships
Benton, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a relational and strategic professional for the Director of Industry and Community Partnerships role within DavisConnects. The Director will develop and expand industry relationships and career opportunities for Colby students while collaborating with various departments to leverage experiential learning opportunities.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for industry partnerships and engagement across multiple industries/geographic regions, including segmentation, outreach, and stewardship
Proactively cultivate, enhance and expand career opportunities for Colby students across majors including, for example, externships, internships, research, and employment opportunities while collaborating with the multidisciplinary Labs, Centers and Institutes, as well as with colleagues in Advancement and Academic Affairs, to leverage the many experiential learning and post-graduate opportunities those areas are concurrently stewarding
Travel as necessary to engage in this cultivation
Work closely with the Office of Advancement in building relationships with Colby alumni, parents, and friends of the College who have expressed an interest in offering or referring Colby students and graduates to opportunities
Source, recruit and assess students and alumni for opportunities the Director generates in collaboration with members of the DavisConnects team, while providing relevant information and resources to the advising team to prepare students for successful applications for those opportunities
Ensure recruiting policies and practices align with professional standards, such as NACE and institutional priorities
Ensure employer engagement efforts reflect inclusive and ethical recruitment practices aligned with Colby’s mission and values
Develop and facilitate virtual, on- and off-campus recruitment and industry events, including, for example, industry immersion experiences and recruitment days, employer information sessions, and networking receptions
Serve as a subject matter expert on behalf of DavisConnects for the Colby community and external partners, on employment and workplace trends and hiring practices, so that students can best prepare and compete for opportunities
Pursue continuing education with regard to employment trends, industry standards and hiring practices through, for example, participation in professional associations and review of relevant periodicals and business journals
Educate other members of DavisConnects on an ongoing basis to inform their relevant advising efforts
Generate awareness among students and their faculty and staff mentors about the opportunities the Director is cultivating via strategic outreach, marketing campaigns, and collaborative programs
Regularly assess the efficacy and impact of said initiatives and adjust as necessary so that the students and Colby community remain aware of the availability of current and post-graduate opportunities
Oversee the content and maintenance of the database(s) and supporting systems cataloging the relationships and opportunities the Director is cultivating, including, without limitation, qualifying/screening those opportunities which are posted into the database(s) directly by employers and community partners
Oversee and guide the coordination of program evaluation, outcomes tracking, and data reporting for industry engagement and partnerships
Provide mentorship, performance management, and professional development for Director’s direct report(s)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree strongly preferred along with 5+ years of relevant experience and a minimum of three to five years at a supervisory level
Prior related experience strategizing and cultivating partnerships with a diverse range of constituencies
Demonstrated ability to understand and articulate the value of a liberal arts education to current and prospective employers and community partners
Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation skills which will allow the Director to present confidently to employers and interact credibly with the Colby community
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Exceptional detail-orientation and organizational competencies
Proficiency and experience using technology (i.e. Microsoft office, Google Suite) and effectively leveraging social media required
The ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies
Valid driver's license required
Preferred
Prior experience in the staffing, recruiting, human resources, communications or career services industries strongly preferred
Experience with Handshake strongly preferred
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
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