Job Description

Department:

DavisConnects

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Employee Type:

Job Summary:

Colby is seeking a relational, strategic, system-minded professional who is experienced in cultivating and growing partnerships and networks for this reimagined Director of Industry and Community Partnerships role within DavisConnects. 

Reporting to and serving as a thought partner for Dean of DavisConnects, the Director will develop and expand industry relationships and career opportunities (e.g. externships, internships, research and employment opportunities) for the benefit of Colby students across majors while collaborating with the multidisciplinary Labs, Centers and Institutes to leverage the many experiential learning and post-graduate opportunities they are developing. A member of the DavisConnects leadership team, the Director will provide effective leadership for an Assistant Director, with whom the Director will foster robust connections with Colby alumni, parents and friends of the College looking to hire and/or refer Colby students to transformational undergraduate and post-graduate experiences.

Essential Functions

To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion. Colby College actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.  This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for industry partnerships and engagement across multiple industries/geographic regions, including segmentation, outreach, and stewardship. Proactively cultivate, enhance and expand career opportunities for Colby students across majors including, for example, externships, internships, research, and employment  opportunities while collaborating  with the multidisciplinary Labs, Centers and Institutes, as well as with colleagues in Advancement and Academic Affairs, to leverage the many experiential learning and post-graduate opportunities those areas are concurrently stewarding. Travel as necessary to engage in this cultivation.

• Work closely with the Office of Advancement in building relationships with Colby alumni, parents, and friends of the College who have expressed an interest in offering or referring Colby students and graduates to opportunities.

• Source, recruit and assess students and alumni for opportunities the Director generates in collaboration with members of the DavisConnects team, while providing relevant information and resources to the advising team to prepare students for successful applications for those opportunities. Ensure recruiting policies and practices align with professional standards, such as NACE and institutional priorities. Ensure employer engagement efforts reflect inclusive and ethical recruitment practices aligned with Colby’s mission and values.

• Develop and facilitate virtual, on- and off-campus recruitment and industry events, including, for example, industry immersion experiences and recruitment days, employer information sessions, and networking receptions.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on behalf of DavisConnects for the Colby community and external partners, on employment and workplace trends and hiring practices, so that students can best prepare and compete for opportunities. Pursue continuing education with regard to employment trends, industry standards and hiring practices through, for example, participation in professional associations and review of relevant periodicals and business journals. Educate other members of DavisConnects on an ongoing basis to inform their relevant advising efforts.

• Generate awareness among students and their faculty and staff mentors about the opportunities the Director is cultivating via strategic outreach, marketing campaigns, and collaborative programs. Regularly assess the efficacy and impact of said initiatives and adjust as necessary so that the students and Colby community remain aware of the availability of current and post-graduate opportunities.

• Oversee the content and maintenance of the database(s) and supporting systems cataloging the relationships and opportunities the Director is cultivating, including, without limitation, qualifying/screening those opportunities which are posted into the database(s) directly by employers and community partners.

• Oversee and guide the coordination of program evaluation, outcomes tracking, and data reporting for industry engagement