Assistant Director Of Employer Relations

Assistant Director of Employer Relations Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular Full-time, In-Person. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship. Supervisor: Director - Becker Career Center Position Purpose: The Assistant Director of Employer Relations reports to the Career Center Director and supports employer engagement, campus recruiting, and signature career preparation programs at Union College. This role coordinates recruiting, oversees consortia involvement, and builds strategic career pipelines by connecting students with opportunities through employers and alumni. Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Campus Recruiting & Programming (85%) Conduct proactive outreach to organizations with a goal of establishing partnerships and opportunities for Union College students. Coordinates the campus recruiting cycles, and weekly event schedule of outreach tables, coffee chats, and information sessions on behalf of employers, graduate schools, and alumni. Support logistical details, communication and marketing of employer, alumni, networking, and consortium events, educational site visits, and annual on-campus career fair. Support Union Financial Network programming including preparatory and on-site events for UFN Bootcamp in New York City. Represent the college on the Capital Region Career Consortium (CRCC) for joint events and regional recruiting initiatives. Collaborates with Director to report outcomes assessing the effectiveness of employer relations’ programs. Institutional Collaborations (15%) Collaborate with faculty to support student preparation and search strategies for experiential education courses and activities. Partner with College Relations to build and leverage alumni connections to engage in networking, mentoring and recruiting opportunities for students. Manage the Union College alumni networking platform including communications and marketing materials for both students and alumni users. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience will be considered. Familiarity with career services, corporate recruiting, or higher education relationship management desired. Familiarity with Handshake and client relationship management software desired. Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills to navigate both external and college-wide partnerships. Strong strategic thinking, program evaluation, project and time management skills. Ability to work evenings and weekends as required. Compensation: The annual salary rate for this position is $62,353.20. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Location: Schenectady, NY Benefits Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance with policy) Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts) Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability Tuition Exchange Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions. E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar). Union College Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering. Accommodations If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process. Diversity at Union College Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to its mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations. Non-Discrimination Policy Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New York