Assistant Director, Employer and Alumni Relations

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $68,000 - $72,000 Annually

Position Summary

The Employer and Alumni Relations team works closely with employers to simplify and maximize their recruitment efforts by: 

• Consulting with organizations to understand their immediate and future hiring needs. 
• Developing targeted recruitment strategies designed to access Columbia talent, including on-campus recruiting, career fairs, a job/internship listing service (LionSHARE), industry showcases, connecting with student clubs, in-person/on-campus options, and virtual. 
• Providing a variety of effective promotional resources. 

Responsibilities

• Working in a team-based environment to build relationships with employers and alumni interested in engaging in both in-person and virtual career programs and activities managed through CCE. These activities will range from recruiting activities such as career fairs, information sessions, on-campus recruiting etc.; and other career development programs designed to help Columbia students acquire new competencies and skills to support their overall career development. 

• Maintain an Industry Focus for a given industry or areas of career interest to Columbia students. In line with strategic priorities, conduct proactive outreach to employers and alumni encouraging them to develop opportunities for Columbia students. Plan employer visits locally and nationally to present Columbia undergraduate students, deepen industry connections, and highlight Columbia as a recruiting destination.

• Report on industry and employer trends; provide information and data on employers to staff at CCE, Columbia students, and other key stakeholders as required. Maintain connections to student advisers at CCE and provide them with updated industry information through in-person and virtual meetings. Manage employer interface with on-campus recruiting where required. 

• Disseminate employer trends and other data broadly through in-person meetings, online and using CCE's Salesforce Client Relationship Management system.

• Manage a cohort of employers who come to campus to recruit Columbia students annually. Manage logistics remotely and via CCE's online recruiting system LionSHARE, act as their first point of contact for recruiting, monitor student engagement and marketing efforts and troubleshoot as required. Work with the Administration & Planning team to implement effective processes to manage employer billing for recruiting and career events.

• Collaborate with the EAR Team to manage alumni volunteer programs as required e.g., mentoring, practice interviewing, etc.

• Collaborate with the Experiential Education Team at CCE to source employers to participate in internship programs, host site visits, and lead exploration-focused workshops and information sessions.

• Participate in CCE's student career advising initiatives, including Quick Questions. Develop and deliver innovative programs, media, workshops and other opportunities to help students learn more about given industry focus area.

• Work with CCE’s Communications & Event Management team  to help plan and coordinate employer events such as career fairs and industry showcases, assisting in everything from employer communication, to logistics planning and outreach to students through clubs and organizations. Lead assessment initiatives for designated events.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, and 2-4 years of related experience.

• Valid Driver's license and ability to travel on behalf of Career Education to develop and maintain relationships with employers as necessary. 

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Excellent relationship management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with diverse populations.

• Some evening work during the fall and spring semesters is required.

**Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be reviewed.** 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.
• 3-5 years of related experience, such as experience in career services, corporate recruiting, college relations, customer service, operations, and/or marketing.
• Experience organizing large events.
• Technical expertise to design processes, databases and data reporting and analysis preferred. Experience with Handshake and Salesforce CRM.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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