Senior Assistant Director, Employer and Student Engagement

About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

POSITION SUMMARY                                                                     

The Sr. Assistant Director will support the career development process of students and alumni through building employer connections for Arts and Sciences students, supporting the Opportunity Programs at Le Moyne (ie: HEOP, CSTEP, and Erie21), and providing individual student coaching. The Assistant Director of Employer Engagement & Student Success will collaborate closely with employers, faculty, other offices, and student clubs/organizations. The Employer Engagement & Career Marketing will put a particular emphasis on supporting and strategizing engagement for the following populations: Arts and Sciences students and BIPOC students, first-generation college students, Pell Grant recipients, student-veterans, LGBTQ+ students, international students, and students with disabilities.

This is a full time 10-month position with an annual work period of August 1 – May 31.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties specific to this position:

Strategic Employer Engagement (50%)

• Design and implement a data-informed employer relations strategy aligned with the Carroll College of Arts & Sciences curricular strengths, priority industries, and high-impact geographic markets, with measurable year-over-year growth in active recruiting partners 

• Conduct proactive, targeted outreach to identify new employer relationships and deepen existing partnerships.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to employer partners, consulting on talent engagement strategies and hiring trends.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders—including academic programs, staff, and career coaches—to align employer outreach with student career interests and academic preparation

• Work in partnership with advancement and alumni engagement to leverage Carroll College’s alumni network as hiring champions.

• Manage Off-Campus Work Study program including employer engagement with local non-profits, budget management, and hiring process of work-study eligible students

 Program Design and Employer Visibility (30%)

• Collaborate on the planning and execution of high-impact employer programs.

• Ensure a dynamic and responsive calendar of engagement opportunities that allow students to explore industries and connect with potential employers.

• Support departmental events such as Career Fairs

• Analyze attendance trends and adapt programming to meet the needs of student groups not engaging

• Partner with student organizations to increase attendance at events

Student Advising & Engagement (20%)

• Support students in Le Moyne’s opportunity programs: HEOP, ERIE21, and CSTEP through career curriculum development, employer engagement programming, and working directly with leadership of each program

• Provide coaching and guidance in career planning and development to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni in individual appointments

• Oversee Dolphins Suit Up semester events including the creation of marketing materials, coordination and selection of student scholarships, and collaboration with external partners and donors

• Maintain a Career Closet for campus, refine processes and procedures, and market the resource to students, faculty, and staff

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

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