Assistant Director, Student & Employer Connections

The Highlights: Reporting to the Associate Director of Employer Engagement, the Assistant Director of Student & Employer Connections is responsible for the management of employer events and skill development initiatives that help students make deeper connections with employers & alumni. They build and manage employer relationships, connect employers with students through targeted programming, and support employer connections with faculty and student organizations. The Assistant Director also ensures students are able to access alumni via a volunteer database and targeted programming. In addition, they facilitate job and internship postings, provide Handshake support and advise students when needed. 

What You'll Do:

• Develops programming and events that give students the opportunity to build relevant skills and connect with employers. Works closely with employers and DePaul faculty & staff to design and implement programming/initiatives that provide students with hands on skill development and experiential learning opportunities via company projects, workshops and on-site visits. 
• Manage employer outreach and engagement for the industries including outreach to new and existing employers, employer education on recruitment strategies and internship programs, ongoing relationship management, and staying abreast of current employment and recruiting trends. Maintain various employer lists for each industry grouping including target employers, strategic outreach, and campus recruiting initiatives. 
• Manages all aspects of employer events and skill development programming. Event and program management includes planning, marketing, venue set up, invoicing, hosting, staffing, answering questions from students, alumni & employers as well as analyzing event feedback to apply to future planning. 
• Develops avenues for students to connect with alumni to build their social networks and learn relevant industry information. Coordinates the recruitment of alumni volunteers interested in volunteering with career readiness initiatives. Partners with academic departments, co-curricular units, and other internal partners to maximize student connections with these alumni volunteers. 
• Serve as industry expert for specified topics. Gather knowledge and develop appropriate resources for disseminating the information to the university community. 

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree required.    
• Two or more years' project management and/or event planning experience. Experience working in university setting is preferred.
• One to two years’ experience working in career development, employer relations, or campus recruiting is desirable.
• One years' work experience in a professional environment is required. Two to three years’ work experience in a professional environment is preferred.  
• Public speaking experience in front of small and large audiences. 
• Ability to manage and prioritize several events/projects concurrently.
• Must possess a basic understanding of campus recruiting as well as project based learning and their relationship to the concept of career readiness.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills and a knowledge of/familiarity with social media tools. 
• Candidate should be able to develop career-related programs. Ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to develop and implement innovative higher-education programs, maintain positive, creative energy while working in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Technical skills including all Microsoft Office Suite products, including a good understanding of web technologies and database management. 
• May require occasional hours outside of normal business hours when hosting events or other programming.
• Travel between campuses required.
  
  Perks:
• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to adv