Assistant Director for Community & Employer Relations, Career Connections, UT Chattanooga

University of Tennessee Career Site • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

The Assistant Director for Community & Employer Relations will initiate, develop, and sustain productive relationships with members of the civic and employer communities to create meaningful opportunities for students to integrate academic learning with work, build professional skills, and secure employment. The position will serve as the lead for community and employer engagement activities, providing strategic direction, coordination, and operational oversight for employer-facing initiatives; identify student employment opportunities including internships, part-time employment, and full-time roles; plan, promote, and execute large scale events such as career fairs, networking events, and employer visits to campus through event management, communication, and database utilization; and provide career coaching to students and alumni on a limited basis.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop, and sustain productive relationships with members of the civic and employer communities
• Serve as the lead for community and employer engagement activities
• Provide strategic direction, coordination, and operational oversight for employer-facing initiatives
• Identify student employment opportunities including internships, part-time employment, and full-time roles
• Plan, promote, and execute large scale events such as career fairs, networking events, and employer visits to campus through event management, communication, and database utilization
• Provide career coaching to students and alumni on a limited basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees