What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement position at University of Michigan?
Job Summary
Department Overview
The LSA Opportunity Hub at the University of Michigan seeks an Assistant Director of Employer Engagement to play a vital role in achieving our mission of supporting students in developing their aspirations and professional identities. The Hub provides students with access to internships, funding opportunities, career coaching, and connections to employers and alumni. We champion the value of a liberal arts education and the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement operationalizes the methods for engaging employers or community partners with undergraduates in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. These engagements will support all LSA undergraduates, with a deep commitment to those who have been historically under-served. As a unit, we are committed to antiracism and to carrying this commitment through every aspect of our work.
Responsibilities
Area of Responsibility :
The Assistant Director of Employer Engagement helps operationalize the strategy for engaging employers within the LSA Opportunity Hub and cultivates strong and productive employer partnerships that supports LSA students and employers in the experiential learning space. This includes supervising the approach and work of Employer Relations Managers, as well as managing a portfolio of employers, fostering relationships, and overseeing the engagement and recruitment efforts. This role reports to the Director of Employer Engagement and directly supports our commitment to helping students pursue purposeful work and meaningful lives through transformative experiential learning opportunities.
Employer Development & Engagement : 30%
- Operationalize employer engagement strategies to streamline outreach, deepen relationships, and expand recruitment opportunities for LSA students
- Develop and manage a portfolio of employer relationships, prioritizing industries and organizations that align with the liberal arts and sciences mission and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Lead initiatives and a stewardship strategy to elevate the Hub's visibility as a strategic partner for employers seeking to recruit top liberal arts talent
- Facilitate collaboration between employers and university stakeholders, including faculty, staff, alumni, and students, to create meaningful engagement opportunities that benefit both employers and students
- Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of communication and marketing plans that promote employer programming, recruitment events, and experiential learning opportunities to diverse student populations
- Develop a pipeline strategy to attract new employers for partnerships in on-campus recruiting, workshops and presentations with the end goal of generating employment connections and meeting student learning outcomes
- Track job market demand and hiring needs for liberal arts and sciences students
- Occasional domestic and international travel may be needed to develop and evaluate employer relationships in key geographic regions and industries
Experiential Learning Management & Development : 30%
Supervision & Leadership : 30%
Communication and Hub Collaboration : 10%
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile / remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .
Additional Information
Occasionally required to work during non-business hours and on weekends for employer recruiting activities. The statements in this description are intended to reflect the general nature and level of work assigned to this role and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.
As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.
To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu / lsa / dei .
To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu / strategicvision .
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO / AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
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