Indiana University · 1 day ago
Assistant Director (Employer Relations Specialist), External Relations
Bloomington, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$48K/yr - $48K/yr
2+ years expIndiana University is dedicated to providing top-quality career education programming and services to its students. The Assistant Director, External Relations will be responsible for developing and executing employer outreach and relationship management strategies to create high-quality opportunities for students in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develops annual programming plans in collaboration with External Relations Team and larger Walter Center Team to create opportunities for students to explore career fields, develop professional contacts, and build marketable experience
Creates opportunities for current students to connect with prospective employers and College alumni by securing employer and alumni involvement in on- and off-campus networking events
Plans and facilitates multiple career-related events, workshops and classroom presentations each semester on topics relating to job and internship search strategies and the career development process
Collaborates with relevant student and staff leaders to provide tailored career programming and networking event opportunities
Plans, coordinates, and markets on-campus recruitment events to connect students with potential employers
Assists with managing relationships with employers and alumni through regular communication
Assists with implementing large-scale and/or off-campus events and participates in planning, employer relations, student marketing, event execution, and post-event evaluation
Helps coordinate the logistics and scheduling of information sessions, on-campus interviews, class presentations, and networking events hosted by the career center, featuring alumni and employer representatives
Oversees the online job and internship posting process and makes critical decisions during the review process to ensure all postings adhere to office and campus policies
Interprets and enforces policies pertinent to third-party recruiting and other employment conditions
Reports and analyzes recruiting data for detailed, annual evaluation
Meets regularly with colleagues to assist with analyzing recruitment trends and plan employer relations strategies that enhance existing relationships and identify new opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or related field
2 years in employer relations, career consulting, or related field
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Ability to build strong customer relationships
Demonstrates problem solving skills
Ability to represent the company with external constituents
Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines
Preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills including ability to engage in public speaking
Knowledge of a wide variety of career opportunities for arts and sciences students and a strong understanding of the marketable components of a liberal arts and sciences education
Ability to and interest in working in a highly collaborative team environment
Relentless commitment to facilitating world-class undergraduate student learning and career development
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Company
Indiana University
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