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Director – Employer Engagement

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Location

Washington

Posted

55 days ago

Salary

$91.7K - $101.9K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for engaging regional and national employers, including a targeted set of employer partnerships with specific outcomes for Whitman students and graduates. (60%) • Create, cultivate, and steward relationships with employers across all sectors. • Collaborate with the Alumni Relations Office, faculty and CCEC staff to expand recruiting and internship programs with organizations connected to Whitman alumni and parents. • Identify and cultivate relationships with relevant organizations and business sectors that historically have had little or no interaction with Whitman College. • Develop a communication strategy to highlight internship and research opportunities to further our integrated advising efforts. • Maintain a working knowledge of regional and national employment market trends and their actual and potential impact on the hiring of Whitman students and graduates. • Direct outreach activities and events that connect students and alumni with employers. • Collaborate with the Director for Career Development to track job market demand, employer use of CCEC, and hiring results for students in various academic majors. • Formulate strategies for increasing participation rates of those majors that underuse available resources. • Engage actively in CCEC initiatives to provide individual career coaching to every student at Whitman and prepare them for a strong graduate launch. (25%) • Provide career coaching support to a cohort of Whitman students. • Actively participate in Year 5 career coaching for recent graduates. • Infuse employer and job market insights into career coaching initiatives. • Participate in CCEC leadership to collaborate on Center-wide initiatives and responsibilities. (15%) • Supervise staff that support these areas of work. • Manage relevant budgets to ensure effective and permissible use of funds. • Represent and promote the CCEC to a variety of constituents such as Whitman parents, alumni and prospective students. • Maintain membership in relevant national and regional associations, attend conferences and training, and share knowledge with campus colleagues. • Utilize and evaluate data for continuous program improvement. • Utilize effective and current technology and communication outlets in all facets of work. • Adapt to evolving priorities and contribute to additional projects and initiatives related to the CCEC that align with institutional needs.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of progressively responsible experience in employer engagement, external relations, partnership development, recruiting, career services, workforce development, or a related field.
OR a combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
Demonstrated ability to articulate the value of a liberal arts education and the College’s mission and values.
Ability to positively and actively contribute to the college’s core values of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism and access.
Knowledge of employer engagement and partnership development strategies that support immersive and experiential learning in a liberal arts context.
Knowledge of regional and national labor market trends and their implications for student career outcomes and employer demand.
Skill in building, cultivating, and sustaining strategic relationships with employers across industries and sectors, including organizations historically under-engaged with the College.
Skill in strategic planning, implementation, and assessment of employer engagement initiatives aligned with institutional and divisional goals.
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, alumni relations, advancement, and student-facing teams to expand high-impact learning and recruiting opportunities.
Skill in using data, technology, and market insights to track engagement, participation, and student outcomes and inform continuous improvement.
Ability to provide career coaching and advising informed by employer expectations, workforce trends, and equitable access considerations.
Skill in supervising staff, managing budgets, and contributing to college-wide leadership and operational effectiveness.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to represent the College professionally to diverse constituencies.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to evolving institutional needs, and travel regionally as required.
Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex, concurrent initiatives; prioritize competing demands; and execute projects with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances.
Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage.
403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met.
Paid Time Off: 20 accrued vacation days, 12 accrued sick days, 13 paid holidays.
Tuition Remission – Dependent Children Employee tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester.
Employee Assistance Program Relocation assistance for eligible employees.