Assistant Director, Student & Employer Connections Job Listing at DePaul University in Chicago, IL (Job ID 1545)

Description

The Highlights: Reporting to the Associate Director of Employer Engagement, the Assistant Director of Student & Employer Connections is responsible for the management of employer events and skill development initiatives that help students make deeper connections with employers & alumni. They build and manage employer relationships, connect employers with students through targeted programming, and support employer connections with faculty and student organizations. The Assistant Director also ensures students are able to access alumni via a volunteer database and targeted programming. In addition, they facilitate job and internship postings, provide Handshake support and advise students when needed. 

What You'll Do:

• Develops programming and events that give students the opportunity to build relevant skills and connect with employers. Works closely with employers and DePaul faculty & staff to design and implement programming/initiatives that provide students with hands on skill development and experiential learning opportunities via company projects, workshops and on-site visits. 
• Manage employer outreach and engagement for the industries including outreach to new and existing employers, employer education on recruitment strategies and internship programs, ongoing relationship management, and staying abreast of current employment and recruiting trends. Maintain various employer lists for each industry grouping including target employers, strategic outreach, and campus recruiting initiatives. 
• Manages all aspects of employer events and skill development programming. Event and program management includes planning, marketing, venue set up, invoicing, hosting, staffing, answering questions from students, alumni & employers as well as analyzing event feedback to apply to future planning. 
• Develops avenues for students to connect with alumni to build their social networks and learn relevant industry information. Coordinates the recruitment of alumni volunteers interested in volunteering with career readiness initiatives. Partners with academic departments, co-curricular units, and other internal partners to maximize student connections with these alumni volunteers. 
• Serve as industry expert for specified topics. Gather knowledge and develop appropriate resources for disseminating the information to the university community. 

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree required.    
• Two or more years' project management and/or event planning experience. Experience working in university setting is preferred.
• One to two years' experience working in career development, employer relations, or campus recruiting is desirable.
• One years' work experience in a professional environment is required. Two to three years' work experience in a professional environment is preferred.  
• Public speaking experience in front of small and large audiences. 
• Ability to manage and prioritize several events/projects concurrently.
• Must possess a basic understanding of campus recruiting as well as project based learning and their relationship to the concept of career readiness.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills and a knowledge of/familiarity with social media tools. 
• Candidate should be able to develop career-related programs. Ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to develop and implement innovative higher-education programs, maintain positive, creative energy while working in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Technical skills including all Microsoft Office Suite products, including a good understanding of web technologies and database management. 
• May require occasional hours outside of normal business hours when hosting events or other programming.
• Travel between campuses required.
  
  Perks:
• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)  
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act  

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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