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Texas Wesleyan University · 22 hours ago

Director for Employer Engagement and Student Readiness (Grant Funded)

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

2+ years exp

Texas Wesleyan University is seeking a Director for Employer Engagement and Student Readiness to advise and manage students on experiential learning opportunities. The role focuses on helping students acquire internships, managing employer-recruiting activities, and enhancing career services to support student success post-graduation.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Texas Wesleyan Division of Student Affairs

Responsibilities

Advises and manages students on available experiential learning opportunities

Helps students acquire internships appropriate to their career goals through untapped community networks (FW Chamber of Commerce, FW Black Chamber of Commerce, FW Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Arlington Chamber of Commerce, FW East Business Association, etc.)

Network and recruit meaningful opportunities for student engagement in corporate and educational settings, serves as a career coach, and engages in appropriate community organizations to further the opportunities for post-graduation success of our students

Assists the department in managing general operations, program assessments, maintaining and developing employment recruiting events, and development of college and career programs

Helps manage and staff the Employer Advisory Board

Manages and implements employer-recruiting activities for entry-level employment and internships/job shadowing, including information sessions, interviews, career fairs, and other marketing strategies directed to students

Assists with program evaluation/assessment by surveying employers on quality of recruiting services provided in order to improve recruiting program

Publicizes programs including web pages; updates career service entries in campus publications; publicizes events on campus-wide web calendar; and keeps students (and staff) current via electronic bulletins

Keeps faculty, students, and staff informed about new internship opportunities

Develop workshop and career related presentations to assist students in readiness for internships

Represents college in various professional organizations

Serves on Divisional Committees

Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative working relationships with students, alumni, faculty, employers, and the general public. Initiates contact with employers

Design and develop employer marketing material, compose content, and coordinate timing of communications to employers

Proactively develop and implement strategies designed to increase internship opportunities for university students

Represent Career Services on-campus and in the community as needed

Helps manage and staff the Employer Advisory Board

Proactively develop and implement strategies designed to increase employment opportunities for university students and alumni

Implements surveys to identify students hired by recruiters, quality of services provided, employment offers, and class-wide career interests surveys and compiles and analyzes data for consultation and/or event design

Assists with new student orientations and other academic student support programs as assigned

Answers questions and helps students find resource materials

Proactively seeks out opportunities for outreach and collaboration with academic/administrative departments and student organizations

Counsel students regarding career/major planning and development and employment issues on an individual and group basis, through vocational instruments, workshops and career/undecided major-related programs

Qualification

Career CounselingCorporate RelationsProgram EvaluationStudent DevelopmentSupervisory SkillsData AnalysisOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsFlexibility

Required

Master's degree

Professional experience in student development, career counseling, basic counseling/coaching skills, corporate relations, internships, and working with career development/student development theory

Supervisory, management, and relationship-building skills

Strong organizational skills and knowledge of standard filing procedures

Ability to plan, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

Ability to adhere to University & departmental policies and procedures

Ability to maintain a professional office atmosphere

Proficiency with an integrated administrative system and current computer software programs

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills

Flexibility to work independently and as a member of a team

Ability to investigate, analyze data, draw conclusions and make decisions to solve problems

Knowledge of rules, standards, regulations, and laws regarding student records

Ability to use discretion in handling confidential matters, while complying with FERPA regulations

Even tempered and ability to maintain positive approach under pressure

Preferred

Master's degree in Student Services, Student Affairs, Counseling, Education, or related field

Two to four (2-4) years of professional experience in career development, student development, or employment counseling, or the equivalent

Knowledge of higher education academic environments, principles of student development theory, and academic advising

Corporate relations experience

Company

Texas Wesleyan University

Texas Wesleyan University is a school in Fort Worth.

Founded in 1890

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.txwes.edu/

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