Career Services and Employer Relations Assistant Director

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology•Terre Haute, IN

8d•$53,000 - $63,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology invites applications for an exciting opportunity to serve as a Career Services and Employer Relations Assistant Director. This role is responsible for providing individualized career advising to students and alumni, equipping them with the tools necessary to successfully pursue internships, co-ops, research opportunities, graduate education, and full-time employment. The Assistant Director will build and maintain collaborative relationships with students, alumni, employers, faculty, staff, parents, and other key constituents, while also representing and promoting Rose-Hulman to campus visitors, including prospective students and athletic recruits. The position supports initiatives that enhance the student experience, foster inclusive practices, and strengthen communication, data, and outreach efforts across the Institute. The Assistant Director will work closely with undergraduate students to guide them through career exploration and decision-making processes, providing support that may include resume and curriculum vitae development and review, interview preparation, networking strategies, graduate school testing and application guidance, cover letter and personal statement feedback, and offer evaluation and negotiation. This role includes working with assigned student populations to monitor and track post-graduation outcomes and progress. Additionally, the position involves tracking, compiling, and analyzing student, alumni, and employer data, ensuring accuracy within systems such as CRM and Handshake, and contributing to departmental reporting and assessment efforts for internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will assist in the planning, development, execution, and evaluation of career-related events, workshops, presentations, and programs, including supporting logistics such as set-up and breakdown. They will also contribute to the development of career-related curriculum and courses for both in-person and online delivery, collaborating with academic departments and faculty to align career outcomes with academic programs. Responsibilities further include creating and maintaining marketing and communication materials, including websites, social media content, brochures, reports, and other publications. This role may perform additional duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the Institute and its commitment to student success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Two to three years of professional experience in career development, counseling, social work, recruiting, human resources, teaching, sales, or college admissions
Strong analytical capabilities
Project and process management skills
Sales-oriented skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong customer service orientation
Polished presentation abilities

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
5 years of relevant professional experience in career development, counseling, social work, recruiting, human resources, teaching, college admissions, or higher ed
Experience with database management
Experience with Power BI
Experience with career services software
Experience with graphic design
Experience with web-based tools
Experience with social media platforms

Responsibilities

Providing individualized career advising to students and alumni
Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, alumni, employers, faculty, staff, parents, and other key constituents
Representing and promoting Rose-Hulman to campus visitors
Supporting initiatives that enhance the student experience, foster inclusive practices, and strengthen communication, data, and outreach efforts
Guiding undergraduate students through career exploration and decision-making processes
Providing support for resume and curriculum vitae development and review
Assisting with interview preparation
Developing networking strategies
Providing graduate school testing and application guidance
Offering cover letter and personal statement feedback
Assisting with offer evaluation and negotiation
Working with assigned student populations to monitor and track post-graduation outcomes and progress
Tracking, compiling, and analyzing student, alumni, and employer data
Ensuring accuracy within systems such as CRM and Handshake
Contributing to departmental reporting and assessment efforts
Assisting in the planning, development, execution, and evaluation of career-related events, workshops, presentations, and programs
Supporting logistics for events, including set-up and breakdown
Contributing to the development of career-related curriculum and courses for both in-person and online delivery
Collaborating with academic departments and faculty to align career outcomes with academic programs
Creating and maintaining marketing and communication materials, including websites, social media content, brochures, reports, and other publications
Performing additional duties as assigned

Benefits

Variety of health benefit options
Voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance
Pet Insurance
Caregiver Resources
Participation in Tuition Exchange
Generous and flexible paid leave program
Dedicated time for professional development
Access to full-service fitness facilities and programming
Access to a performing arts center featuring national touring acts and campus productions
Access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment
Opportunities to have an impact on student lives
Part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary project collaboration that can have a global impact
Continual encouragement and support for philanthropic and volunteer opportunities