Director Employer Relations

Endicott College•Beverly, MA

3d•$85,000 - $97,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Employer Relations coordinates corporate recruiting efforts and increases the pool of employers recruiting Endicott students for internships, co-ops, and full-time jobs. The internship strategy focuses on companies interested in hiring interns and co-ops at key regional, national, and international employers, particularly those that conduct significant college recruitment. The Director reports to the Dean of the Internship & Career Center and works under general supervision. The role builds and maintains employer relationships, expands global internship opportunities, conducts outreach, and promotes the College and its graduates to employers. It develops employer recruiting and engagement events, collaborates with campus partners on outreach, assesses employer-development efforts, and contributes to policies and strategic planning. The position also supervises a Graduate Assistant’s daily work and projects, despite the posting’s separate statement that there are no supervisory responsibilities. The position is based at Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts. Occasional travel is required, and the Director is expected to support major College events. The annual base salary range is $85,000–$97,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Five or more years of professional-level experience in an externally focused position.
Occasional travel.
Reliability, organization, effective oral and written communication, adaptability, follow-through, customer service, initiative, personal leadership, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Experience in corporate recruiting, human resources, or employer relations in career services is preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and maintain employer relationships locally, nationally, and internationally to increase full-time job, internship, and co-op opportunities.
Lead the global internship strategy and grow the program in key countries, collaborating with the International Education Office to promote it internally and externally.
Conduct direct outreach to targeted organizations to increase awareness and visibility of the Endicott College Internship program.
Supervise the Graduate Assistant for the Internship & Career Center on daily responsibilities and projects related to employer engagement, outreach, program development, and marketing.
Promote the College and its graduates to secure job openings and encourage on-campus recruitment activities, including events, information sessions, and class and club presentations.
Participate in local, state, and national organizations to develop employer relationships and job and internship opportunities.
Develop on-campus recruiting and engagement events, including interviews, presentations, informational booths, and guest presentations during professional student workshops.
Create opportunities for employers who are not yet ready to recruit formally to engage with students, such as panels, guest speakers, and site visits.
Collaborate with deans, faculty, and the alumni office to develop outreach leads and targets.
Provide feedback on employer marketing materials, including brochures and website content.
Assess employer-development efforts and provide feedback on their effectiveness.
Develop policies, rules, and regulations for employer relations operations; interpret business and industry recruiting trends and recommend supporting policies and processes.
Serve on committees to strengthen and develop the strategic plan and increase institutional branding and awareness.
Pursue professional development relevant to student achievement and success responsibilities.
Attend and support major College events, including Commencement, Homecoming, and other all-hands-on-deck gatherings.
Perform other duties as assigned.