Associate Director, Employer Engagement

The Degree Programmes team at INSEAD is dedicated to delivering world-class educational experiences across our renowned MBA, EMBA, and specialized Master's/Executive Master's programmes. Encompassing key areas such as Admissions, the Career Development Centre, Student Life, and Programmes Management, the team works collaboratively to attract top talent, support participants' professional growth, and create a vibrant and engaging experience. Together, they ensure the seamless delivery of transformative learning journeys that prepare future leaders to thrive in a global environment.

INSEAD is seeking an Associate Director, Employer Engagement to join our Degree Programmes Department. This is a full-time, permanent position based in the United States, San Francisco. A hybrid working model is in place – 3 days on campus, 2 days from home.

About the job

The INSEAD Career Development Centre (CDC) supports students and alumni in navigating their career paths by providing resources such as career coaching, job search tools, and networking opportunities. The CDC also collaborates with employers to create job opportunities and foster strong relationships between students, alumni, and the job market

Reporting to the Senior Director, Employer Engagement, you will be responsible for developing and executing the employment engagement portfolio across various sectors to source career opportunities for students within the assigned regions, as well as provide sector advisory services to students.

Your role within the team

• Develop and execute of the employer engagement portfolio of the various sectors within the region taking into account labour market outlook of the different countries and various students' preferences and profiles to source career opportunities for students and participants 
• Build and cultivate recruiting relationships within key accounts where necessary 
• Integrate, craft, and deliver sector advisory content and events throughout the students' journey (discovery and interview preparation inclusive) in collaboration with the Career Coaches and Careers Delivery Team
• Co-create and collaborate with counterparts across campuses to ensure consistency across campuses 
• Craft and plan on campus recruitment strategy including conceptualizing and delivering events in various formats 
• Advocate for students recruiting and marketing via presentation at recruiting events and to collaborate with Advancement and Executive Education, when necessary  
• Keep abreast of market developments, to scenario plan accordingly, and to keep informed the relevant team members within CDC and Degree Programmes

The ideal candidate profile

• Bachelors in related field, Masters' or Advance Degree preferred
• Coaching certification preferred
• At least 10 years of experience in business development and at least 5 years of people management experience 
• Global experience preferred
• Highly Fluent in Spanish. Those who are also fluent in Portuguese will have an added advantage
• Skills required: Project management; Influencing and negotiation; Strategic thinking; Presentation; Business development; including research, segmentation and targeting; Portfolio management, scenario planning ; Client management; Content development and delivery; Advisory and coaching 
• Take ownership for solving clients demands and ensuring timely and adequate answers
• Consistently deliver high-quality work and demonstrate reliability in performing their day-to-day responsibilities.

Please note that work authorisation in United States is required to be eligible for this role. 

Kindly submit your application along with a CV in English.

 

 

At INSEAD, we are proud of our strong international presence and deep connections to the global business community. Guided by our core values : diversity, independence, rigour, and entrepreneurial spirit, we foster a collaborative environment where empathy and integrity are at the heart of every interaction. With a commitment to professionalism and a client-focused approach, we encourage our team to embrace a growth mindset, driving innovation and delivering exceptional results. If you’re passionate about working with a dynamic, globally-minded team that values closeness to its clients and thrives on new challenges, we’d love to hear from you!  Join our vibrant community and help shape the future of business education!    Diversity is one of INSEAD’s founding values and as such we commit to cultivating a community that pursues equity, exemplifies inclusion and cherishes diversity in all its dimensions. Our jobs are open to all talents, so apply and join us!