Embark on a rewarding career at the University of Dayton, where you can make a lasting impact on the lives of students and the community. The University of Dayton, a top-tier Catholic research institution, is seeking an exceptional individual to join our dynamic team as an Assistant Director, Employer Relations within our Career Services department. In this pivotal role, you will play a crucial part in fostering meaningful connections between our students and potential employers, and plan large networking events such as career fairs and interview days. Apply today!

The Assistant Director, Employer Relations position is responsible for establishing strategic and mutually beneficial relationships with industry partners. The Assistant Director will manage the Employer Relations function and recruiting program. The Assistant Director will create new and improve existing relationships with employers through outreach by conducting regular visits to local, regional, and national organizations in order to expand employment opportunities for University of Dayton students and alumni. The Assistant Director will also chair the university's Employer Advisory Council, report employer related statistics for Career Services, and provide leadership to the office in the areas of programming, marketing, and communication. The Assistant Director will contribute to Career Services operations through participation on the internal leadership team. The Assistant Director will manage the operations of the Employer Engagement Center on-campus interview space.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Two years experience in career services, cooperative education, recruiting, or human resources
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Experience and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license with a low risk driving record and is insurable by the University

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Human Resources, or a related field
• Experience and ability in utilizing social media as marketing and networking tools such as LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
• Knowledge of recruiting practices and trends
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills with expertise customizing presentations to different constituencies
• Demonstrated competence using human resources software (such as applicant tracking systems) or career services software (such as Handshake or Symplicity)
• Experience with supervision and training Experience with university employer relations programs
• Demonstrated successful experience with event planning
• Demonstrated and successful experience working with people from diverse backgrounds

About University of Dayton Career Services

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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