Associate Director of Employer Relations and Events for the Reidy Career Center - Heinz College

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Reidy Career Center at Heinz College seeks an Associate Director of Employer Relations and Events to lead employer engagement, build corporate partnerships, and create career pathways for graduate students. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, this role guides employer outreach, organizes targeted recruiting events, and connects hiring partners with student talent. The position includes occasional regional travel, including overnight stays, for career fairs and employer networking. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, sound understanding of employment markets and international recruitment, experience managing recruitment pipelines and campus recruiting tools, and the ability to establish metrics and turn data into strategic insights. A successful background check is required. Applicants must already be legally authorized to work for Carnegie Mellon University or have equivalent experience in the United States; the university will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Higher Education, or a related field; comparable knowledge gained through a combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
At least three years of experience in career services or corporate/campus recruitment.
Demonstrated success leading employer relations initiatives and job development.
Experience using Handshake to manage job postings and campus events.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage complex situations calmly.
Clear understanding of employment markets, hiring trends, and international recruitment.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with leadership experience.
Hands-on experience managing pipelines in monday.com or similar CRM platforms.
Ability to establish metrics, analyze datasets, and deliver strategic insights.
Successful background check.
Must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU or have equivalent experience in the United States; CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic guidance for employer engagement, including job development, interviews, recruiting events, career fairs, and corporate partnerships.
Build strategies for employer outreach, long-term relationships, and recruitment trend forecasting.
Monitor market trends and regularly report key developments to leadership.
Support international student hiring by working with the Office of International Education on visa policy updates.
Collaborate with Partnerships & Advancement to build relationships with private, government, and nonprofit partners.
Develop student employment opportunities and conduct corporate outreach for internship and full-time roles.
Partner with Reidy advising staff and academic offices to meet program targets.
Plan and execute recruitment events aligned with strategic goals and student interests.
Travel occasionally, including overnight stays, for regional career fairs and employer networking.