Assistant Director, Industry Relationships

Department: Kellogg Career Management Center Salary/Grade: EXS/8 Job Summary The Assistant Director reports to the Director, Employer Relations in the Career Management Center. This position is responsible for fostering and expanding strategic recruiting relationships with big tech companies that hire Kellogg MBA talent. The Assistant Director delivers a high-touch, "white glove" experience to recruiting partners, strengthening engagement across multiple channels, with a particular emphasis on alumni connections. S/he partners with the Assistant Directors/Business Development, Career Coaches, and other CMC staff to provide access and insights between employers and students. S/he works to understand and navigate employer and market trends. Recruiter and student contact at multiple levels is integral to the success of this role. The successful applicant has superior project management, written/verbal communication, and organizational skills. The Assistant Director coordinates with professional clubs, the Kellogg Student Association, and other internal/external constituents on outreach and promoting the Kellogg brand while sharing development information. Specific Responsibilities Employer Relations Develop and grow strategic recruiting partnerships with recruiters and alumni across a portfolio of big tech companies committed to hiring Kellogg talent. Assess existing relationships and work with employers to determine optimal recruiting strategies. Facilitate employers' participation in Kellogg-specific recruiting events, including Kellogg Networking Nights (KNN) and other events designed to facilitate interactions between employers and Kellogg students. Manage the Kellogg Job Board and CMC 12Twenty platform to ensure flow of information and carefully track opportunities. Actively manage portfolio across several industries, seeking new opportunities with employers to match student interest. Student Relations Meet regularly with professional club leaders to review student interest trends and coordinate outreach strategies. Communicate with Kellogg students to share employer updates and market trends. Attend select student treks. Staff Responsibilities Provide market updates and disseminate employer feedback to CMC staff including BDs and Coaches. Serve as liaison to key internal constituents, including External Relations, Corporate Partnerships, Alumni Relations and select academic centers. Manage special projects such as Alumni Edge Live, Kellogg networking nights, Recruiter Days and job fairs as needed. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. 4+ years of experience required, with experience in client/customer relations, business development, or other related areas strongly preferred. Must have strong experience with MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of business industries and functions required. Must have demonstrated high level of professionalism, follow-through, teamwork, flexibility, and sense of humor. Preferred Qualifications MBA or other graduate degree highly desirable. Experience working within the tech industry is preferred. Experience with event planning a plus. Experience with CRM databases. Experience with MBA Focus products a plus. Benefits At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre‑tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit Work-Life and Wellness Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit to learn more. Professional Growth & Development Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit to learn more. Equal Opportunity Employer and Accommodations Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwestern University