Career Center

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Student Affairs staff help to facilitate student development at Washington University through orientation, scholarship, and engagement programs. The Assistant Director of Employer Relations builds strong relationships and strategies that connect organizations with student talent. Through effectively leveraging both internal and external partnerships, the Assistant Director will develop and implement programming that drives optimal business performance and accomplishes the long-term goals of the Career Center.

Job Description

The Career Center support students and alumni as they transform their passions, education, and skills into purposeful career paths by teaching lifelong career development strategies and by connecting our diverse students, alumni, and employers. Our goal is for all graduates to leave Washington University in St. Louis with fundamental career management skills.

Please visit https://students.wustl.edu/career-center/ to learn more about the Career Center.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages relationships with 100+ organizations while actively developing partnerships with new contacts and companies. Cultivates strong relationships with employers through site visits, employer engagements, phone/Zoom calls and a high volume of emails. Manages a specific aspect of the Career Centerâ™s programmatic efforts in a specific industry or area of expertise. 
• Works with alumni, parents and trustee contacts to develop campus-recruiting strategies that result in direct internship and job opportunities for all Washington University students, and help organizations achieve their talent acquisition goals. Interfaces regularly with external partners including alumni, employers, and corporations for the purposes of advancing the work of the unit. 
• Develops and maintains programs that facilitate strategic connections and increase hiring outcomes for students. Plans and executes employer recruiting strategies from infancy to implementation, utilizing excellent project- management skills. Manages a budget for purchases related to industry-specific programs and events. 
• Builds mentorship programs for students connecting alumni with students interested in learning about certain career paths.
• Travels occasionally (both individually and with groups of students) to engage in University outreach.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Five to seven years of experience in client development and relationships, recruiting and/or project management.
• Experience with recruiting, university, or college career services.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Exceptional project-management and organizational skills. 
• Proven track record of a successful sales background. 

• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Proficient with technology used for career services, including CRM/database tools, LinkedIn and other social media platforms and career services software/systems.
• Knowledge of job trends and career development skills.
• Ability to collect, interpret/analyze and distribute data for reporting needs and market intelligence.
• Experience in program development, supervision and evaluation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management and budget skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all constituents from diverse backgrounds.

Required Qualifications

Bachelorâ™s degree and four years of relevant experience.

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$52,000.00 - $88,800.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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