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Director, Employer & Alumni Engagement

Requisition Number S1563P

Job Summary

• The Director of Employer & Alumni Engagement envisions and implements operational strategies to create efficient and effective processes and communication channels to enhance productive interactions across the campus career services network, and between all stakeholders with a vested interest in alumni, employer, and corporate engagement. The Director builds a program and a team that sets bold goals and innovative plans to build meaningful connections with alumni and employers that support university career development initiatives, and foster opportunities for career exploration, competency development, experiential learning, and post-graduation employment.
• Creates and implements a strategic plan and develops an annual operational plan for employer development and engagement which leverages existing and new employer partnerships as well as alumni. Leads the employer relations and engagement strategy, both internal and external to the University, and in collaboration with campus partners and
• Develops a working network of employer engagement in collaboration with university stakeholders to share employer engagement best practices, as well as providing opportunities for training and professional development. Facilitates consultation with employers interested in recruiting Auburn University students for experiential learning opportunities and full-time
• Oversees and expands regional, national, and international employer networks and relationships, while developing collaborative partnerships with Alumni Affairs, University Advancement, and key stakeholder in academic schools and colleges.
• Supervises the event planning and the development of programs that facilitate connections between students and employers and/or alumni, develops partnership opportunities with
• Leverages data to inform the development, maintenance, and growth of strategic employer relationships across industry sectors and the university landscape, while ensuring there are opportunities for all academic areas of study and geographic areas of interest and promotes retention of talent within the state by engaging industries in Alabama.
• Advises the Executive Director on job market trends, future of work trends in varying industries, and employer engagement and recruiting strategies.
• Communicates recruiting practices and hiring preferences of employers to campus stakeholders and creates a community amongst stakeholders for information sharing and
• Collaboratively establishes and maintains recruitment policies and CSM user policies. Serves as a central point of contact for employer engagement and shared software that facilitates recruitment activities for dispersed career services units across campus.
• Leads and mentors members of the Employer and Alumni Engagement Team and is responsible for hiring and training newly created or revised roles on the team
• Represents the office and the university at relevant events with external constituents, professional associations, and relevant career and workforce development

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's degree from an accredited institution
• Higher Education, Counseling, Business, Education, or related
• 6 Years of Experience
• Administering employer relations and/or recruiting
• At least 2 years’ experience supervising, mentoring, and leading a team of full-time
• Knowledge regarding employer relations, experiential learning, and career coaching in a university
• Ability to work with diverse groups across campus, including faculty, students, and staff. Ability to communicate and effectively build relationships with outside businesses and
• Ability to evaluate program data and make timely decisions to benefit student achievement and career success.
• Ability to manage, analyze, and report qualitative and quantitative
• Knowledge of all student related laws and regulations including FERPA and current issues related to experiential learning.
• Knowledge of event planning, including career fairs, and student recruiting

Desired Qualifications

• Preferred skills include experience with career services management systems, Salesforce, Microsoft Office (Excel) or ay data analytics software.

Salary Range: $83,967 - $114,500

Special Instructions

Applicants should upload a current cover letter and resume. Only complete applications will be considered.

Link for postings: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/28723

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.