• Associate Director, Employer Relations

    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, NY)


    Associate Director, Employer Relations

     

    Work type: Full Time

     

    Categories: Staff, Student Affairs Professionals, Student Services and Academic Support, CFHE

     

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    Job Summary

    Reporting to the AVP, the Associate Director will manage and lead the employer relations team for the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD). This position will create a plan for cultivating and maintaining employer relationships for full-time, co-op, internship, and Arch away opportunities for Rensselaer students. The team will build and maintain employer relationships across all industry sectors – private, non-profit and government. The Associate Director will continually identify ways to engage employers with the Institute with the goal of developing long-term relationships that support the CCPD initiatives and institutional priorities. Travel is required.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Master's Degree

    + Five (5) years or more experience in a corporate/industry or university career services environment

    + Supervisory experience

     

    Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.(Example a relevant bachelor's degree plus a total of 9 years of experience as described above)

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience cultivating and maintaining employer relationships for on-campus recruiting and experiential learning

     

    Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

     

    + Demonstrated computer competency with MS Office, assessment software (survey tools), databases and career services management systems, or client relationship management systems

    + Knowledge and ability to research and perform advanced searches for occupational and industry information

    + A dynamic, professional demeanor with exceptional organizational, written, and public speaking skills

    + Ability to oversee multiple tasks with attention to detail

    + Motivated/enthusiastic work style with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a broad range of internal and external constituents

    + Excellent customer service skills

    + Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives

    + Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and serve as an advocate for diversity

     

    Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

     

    + Knowledge of university relationship programs and how employers recruit on college campuses

     

    Shift

     

    Business Hours: Monday - Friday

     

    Travel

     

    Regular overnight travel is required (up to 25%)

     

    Driving

     

    Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

     

    Starting Salary/Rate

     

    Expected hiring range: $80,000 - $90,000 / yr

     

    Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

     

    Application instructions

     

    Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

     

    If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact [email protected].

     

    Job Posted Date

     

    Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

     

    Total Compensation and Benefits Information

     

    Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu) (https://hr.rpi.edu/benefits) .

     

    Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

     

    Advertised: 06 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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