Associate Director of Employer Engagement

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

1d•$84,150 - $88,150

About The Position

The Associate Director of Employer Engagement proactively builds employer relationships and talent pipelines for Stony Brook graduate and undergraduate students seeking career-building roles across diverse industries. The position manages large-scale in-person and virtual career fairs, networking events, corporate recruitment activities, and employer engagement programs. It also provides career coaching and career development programming for students, supervises professional and student staff, and contributes to the Career Center and Division of Student Affairs. The role includes developing relationships with new employers and strengthening existing partnerships in collaboration with the Director; consulting with employers on job descriptions and recruitment strategies; coordinating programming with the employer relations team; and working with college advancement staff on corporate relationships. The Associate Director manages events and programs involving internal and external staff, oversees planning committees, tracks hiring data and placements, reviews job postings in Handshake, and creates reports and presentations. The position also participates in professional development, university activities, and committee work. Evening and weekend work is required at times, and travel to employer sites may be needed. This is an essential, full-time, FLSA-exempt appointment. The employer is unable to sponsor work visas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent; a higher degree also satisfies this requirement.
At least three years of full-time experience in college career services, college advancement/alumni/community relations, corporate recruitment, business development, or a related environment.
Experience supervising professional staff.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organization and exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to work independently under pressure, meet deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities, and work as part of a team.
Student-centered philosophy and ability to work with diverse populations.
Ability to work evenings and weekends at times.
Resume/CV and cover letter must be submitted with the online application.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of full-time experience in college career services, college advancement/alumni/community relations, corporate recruitment, business development, or a related environment.
Project management experience.
Experience managing large-scale events such as job fairs and career networking events.
Experience working with a diverse, college-educated population.
Experience designing and presenting virtual content for a diverse, college-educated audience.
Experience using an applicant tracking system or career services database.

Responsibilities

Cultivate employer relationships and create talent pipelines for Stony Brook graduate and undergraduate students across diverse industry sectors.
Manage corporate recruitment activities, including 10 or more in-person and virtual career fairs, the corporate interviewing program, networking events, and company meet-ups.
Prospect and develop relationships with new employers and work with the Director on strategies to enhance existing employer partnerships.
Consult with employers on job descriptions and recruitment strategies to achieve hiring targets.
Work with the employer relations team to develop and deliver programming that supports industry partners' recruitment needs.
Collaborate with college advancement staff to nurture corporate relationships and travel to employer sites as needed.
Manage employer engagement programs and events involving internal and external staff, oversee planning committees, and ensure high-quality programming.
Supervise professional and student staff who support employer engagement programs.
Lead meetings and initiatives as delegated by the Director, including during the Director's absence.
Collect hiring data, track placements, and review and approve postings in Handshake.
Create reports and presentations using Excel, Qualtrics, PowerPoint, and other tools; maintain knowledge of the college hiring landscape and keep staff informed.
Provide individual and group in-person and virtual career coaching to undergraduate and graduate students on career development.
Design and deliver customized career development programming to prepare students for the workforce, connect classroom learning with experience, and develop career readiness competencies.
Participate in conferences, committee work, professional development, and Division of Student Affairs and university events, which may occur during the day, evening, or on weekends.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned, consistent with the position's rank and departmental mission.