Director for Industry Relations
University of ArkansasAbout the role
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Type of Position:
Business Development
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Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
Career Center Undergraduate and Student Programs
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Director for Industry Relations plays a critical role in connecting Walton College students with meaningful career opportunities by actively cultivating and expanding employer partnerships. This individual is responsible for developing new relationships with key industry leaders while strengthening existing connections to ensure a steady pipeline of employment – both internships and full-time - opportunities for students across various business majors.Success in this role requires a proactive, hands-on approach to employer engagement, with a strong emphasis on in-person outreach and strategic relationships and partnership development. The Director will spend the majority of his/her time traveling and meeting with industry partners on-site, attending networking events, cultivating employment opportunities for students, and understanding employer needs to acquire talent.
By understanding employer needs along with workforce trends, the Director will shape recruitment strategies that align with the strengths and aspirations of Walton College students and represent their industry and geographical location preferences. Additionally, the Director will work collaboratively with the Associate Director for Internships and the Career Consultants to actively integrate employer relations into academic and professional dev
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