Associate Director, Employer Development & Relations

Louisiana State University•Union, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Louisiana State University invites applications for the position of Associate Director, Employer Development and Relations within the LSU Olinde Career Center (OCC). Reporting to the Senior Director, this position serves on the leadership team of the LSU Olinde Career Center and has primary responsibility for all employer relations and the employer outreach strategy for the office. The Associate Director, Employer Development and Relations plays a critical role in managing the execution of the university’s centralized career services function. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE Leads the Employer Development and Relations team to strategically identify, cultivate, strengthen, and evaluate employer relationships to maximize student career opportunities. Directly supervises the Manager of Events, Manager of Employer Development, and On-Campus Recruiting Coordinator to provide comprehensive services to employers who seek to recruit talent through LSU. OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP Proactively expand employment opportunities for students LSU benefits from strong brand recognition and a reputation as a reliable source of talent. The Associate Director will lead the development of a strategy to increase the number of part-time jobs, internships, co-ops, and full-time positions available to LSU students. This work will require the Associate Director to evaluate and expand existing employer relationships, assess gaps in industry, and create an outreach framework that drives measurable growth in the volume and breadth of opportunities. Evolve the OCC’s approach to employer engagement with the changing marketplace The landscape of early talent recruiting continues to shift rapidly, requiring new approaches, tools, and ways of thinking. The Associate Director for Employer Development and Relations will lead the charge for LSU to optimize employer and student engagement while ensuring the office remains agile and forward-looking in a competitive environment. Elevate LSU’s reputation as a premier source of early talent and driver of student success Serving as a key advocate for LSU by positioning the university as a top destination for employers seeking early talent, the Associate Director will leverage both quantitative and qualitative employer engagement data to clearly articulate the return on investment of an LSU education to internal and external audiences. ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Demonstrates enthusiasm for meeting people and cultivating both existing and new relationships to actively promote LSU as a pipeline of talent. Builds trust with all stakeholders through clear communication, accountability, and a steady presence. Leads teams effectively by leveraging individual strengths to accomplish the goals of the office. Thinks strategically by analyzing data, exploring multiple paths forward, and developing flexible plans based on sound logic. Embraces change, challenges the status quo, and works persistently to advance the office. Builds subject matter expertise and establishes a reputation as an industry leader in the field. Demonstrates a commitment to high-quality work, professionalism, and results. Ensures decisions are rooted in what is best for students. ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PRIORITIES Three priorities guide our work in the Division of Student Affairs. Foremost, we maintain a commitment to quality which is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort. Every interaction we have with students should communicate care, relevance, polish, and attention to detail. We work to ensure every space, place, and staff-to-student interaction communicates a sense of home to students. Finally, we design programs, services, events, and experiences with everyone in mind.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
Five years of related work experience in career services, workforce development, human resources, recruiting, business development, client relationship management, alumni & donor relations, or other related fields.
At least two years of supervisory experience of full-time staff.
LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in higher education administration, college student development, college student personnel administration, human resources, business or a closely related field.
Four or more years of supervisory experience of full-time staff.
Experience leading and managing a multi-level team to accomplish yearly goals.
Experience working with employers in a university career services office.

Responsibilities

Accountable for executing objectives and key results for Employer Development and Relations functions.
Recommends personnel actions to the department head and communicates those actions to direct reports.
Assists in measuring and reporting key results relating to employer engagement and student impact metrics.
Oversees the management of the employer core database, yearly outreach strategy, and recruitment offerings.
Leverages staff talents and office resources to meet student needs based on routine analysis of engagement data, student needs assessments and the academic calendar.
Translates department initiatives and goals to employers, faculty and staff through the creation of resources, services, events, and experiences.
Identifies and builds relationships with state, regional, national, and international employers for recruitment of LSU students.
Collaborates with college liaisons and faculty/staff to increase employment opportunities for students.
Provides consultation, support, and troubleshooting, from a “yes-first” mindset, to employers, students, and campus partners.
Works with employers to develop marketing strategies that enhance employer presence; manages expectations and promotes ethical standards.
Assists the Senior Director in translating and executing the Olinde Career Center’s strategic vision for an intentional and integrated career education experience for all students with primary responsibility for employer engagement.
Serves on the leadership team of the LSU Olinde Career Center providing leadership and support for the entire team.
Works collaboratively and proactively with leadership team members, managers, and staff to implement and execute the career center’s vision and goals, solving problems and mitigating roadblocks as they arise.
Directly supervises the Manager of Events, Manager of Employer Development, and On-Campus Recruiting Coordinator to provide comprehensive services to employers looking to recruit talent through LSU.
Provides leadership and support to Employer Development and Relations staff by strategically identifying, cultivating, strengthening, and evaluating employer relationships and engagement opportunities to maximize student career opportunities.
Demonstrates divisional attitudes and priorities in all aspects of work.
Ensures Employer Development and Relations outputs, including human resource decisions, administrative tasks, programs, services, events, experiences, and communications, exude a high degree of quality.
Conduct ongoing assessment of the employer relations efforts and provide feedback on their effectiveness, along with solutions to mitigate issues and increase impact.
Embraces and executes a marginal gains approach and continuously improves services, events, programs, and experiences within the department each academic year.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Director.
This includes, but is not limited to, supporting division- and institutional-wide efforts, including at least 40 hours per year dedicated to initiatives such as Move-In Day, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Disability Services Finals Testing, and other special projects.