Industry Outreach Specialist

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

About The Position

Within the University Career Center & The President’s Promise (Center) and in partnership with the Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning at BSOS (Feller Center), the Industry Outreach Specialist serves to cultivate industry-specific employer and alumni relationships, support exploration and recruiting activities, and assist students in their career development planning. The work of this position will be directed by the Center supervisor and the Feller Center counterpart. The Specialist will specifically focus on Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) students and represent their interests while contributing to and participating in Center-based operations. Alumni Engagement and Employer Sourcing: The Specialist sources and maintains relationships with employers as part of the Center-based employer relations strategy and will focus specifically on organizations and agencies to enhance engagement in exposure and professional preparation programming within BSOS. The Specialist will field employer inquiries and be fluent in the use of the career management system to provide appropriate support. Specialists will also lead the effort to strengthen BSOS alumni engagement in student career development activities (programming, in-class presentations, connection to student groups, success spotlights, etc.). The collection and reporting of necessary statistics related to alumni and employer efforts will be expected. Exposure and Professional Preparation Programming: The Specialist executes exposure and professional preparation programming, including panels, site visits, in-class and in-residence opportunities, boot camps, and networking events. Specialists will also develop resources (skill and industry-based) to support the career readiness efforts of the BSOS Feller Center. The role will leverage the operations support (marketing, events, technology, and assessment) of the Center, as appropriate. Direct Assistance to Students: For students with well-defined job search goals, the Specialist may serve as an agent by referral, establishing connections between individual students and potential employers within the Center’s professional network. This may include advising students about valuable contacts for their search, making introductions, helping students prepare for informational or employment interviews, and advocating on their behalf with targeted employers. BSOS-specific Project Management: Partner and collaborate with BSOS Departments and other BSOS-specific units on career-related programming. The Specialist will also be assigned specific projects as directed by the Feller Center’s Advising & Career Planning in BSOS. Projects may include targeted communications to students and alumni, support of the annual graduation survey data collection and reporting on BSOS engagement with the University Career Center. Physical Demands: Office Environment. Work takes place in both an office environment and a virtual online environment; it will require traveling throughout campus. Occasional physical exertion may be required to prepare and transport event supplies. Preferences: Previous experience in behavioral and social sciences career fields and/or in a comprehensive university career center is strongly preferred. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values for the University Career Center and are integral to achieving our mission. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities are welcome and where everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We seek candidates with an awareness of and commitment to these values across all spectrums.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years of experience in related field.
Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Knowledge of multimedia environmental regulations, guidelines and best practices.
Proven organizational skills, including time management
Project management experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-sufficiency and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in behavioral and social sciences career fields and/or in a comprehensive university career center is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

The Specialist sources and maintains relationships with employers as part of the Center-based employer relations strategy and will focus specifically on organizations and agencies to enhance engagement in exposure and professional preparation programming within BSOS.
The Specialist will field employer inquiries and be fluent in the use of the career management system to provide appropriate support.
Specialists will also lead the effort to strengthen BSOS alumni engagement in student career development activities (programming, in-class presentations, connection to student groups, success spotlights, etc.).
The collection and reporting of necessary statistics related to alumni and employer efforts will be expected.
The Specialist executes exposure and professional preparation programming, including panels, site visits, in-class and in-residence opportunities, boot camps, and networking events.
Specialists will also develop resources (skill and industry-based) to support the career readiness efforts of the BSOS Feller Center.
For students with well-defined job search goals, the Specialist may serve as an agent by referral, establishing connections between individual students and potential employers within the Center’s professional network.
Partner and collaborate with BSOS Departments and other BSOS-specific units on career-related programming.
The Specialist will also be assigned specific projects as directed by the Feller Center’s Advising & Career Planning in BSOS.
Projects may include targeted communications to students and alumni, support of the annual graduation survey data collection and reporting on BSOS engagement with the University Career Center.