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Title:

Assistant Director, Employer Relations, On-Campus Engagement

Department:

Career Development Services

Reports To:

Director, Employer Relations, Career Development Services

Position Type:

Staff

Position Summary:

Under supervision and direction from the Director of Employer Relations, conducts employer development activity and manages the execution of on-campus recruitment programs. This role emphasizes employer relationship building and the delivery of effective recruitment programs leading to successful hiring outcomes for NJIT students and employer partners.

Essential Functions:

Employer Outreach

-Work with the Director and employer relations team members to identify and reach new employer prospects with the goal of providing competitive opportunities to all NJIT students.

-Regularly participate in meetings with new employer prospects, providing an overview of NJIT recruiting options and assisting them in planning for on-campus recruitment.

-Assist in retaining the existing base of employers through the delivery of excellent customer service and continued follow-up.

-Utilize the Handshake platform to maintain employer job postings, contact records, and relationship notes, contributing to strategic employer engagement efforts.

Recruitment Event Management

-Facilitate company information sessions and special recruiting events on campus to maximize employer impact and student engagement.

-Advise employers on how to structure and promote events that effectively communicate opportunities and align with student interests and talent needs.

-Engage with academic departments and student organizations to develop collaborative and impactful events.

-Enhance awareness and participation in information sessions and recruiting events, ensuring employer programs reach targeted student talent.

On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) Management

-Drive employer engagement in the OCI program to connect NJIT talent with targeted internship, co-op, and full-time opportunities.

-Build awareness of the OCI program for both student and employer audiences.

-Coordinate key logistical aspects and provide high-quality customer service to ensure a seamless experience for employers and students.

Student Coordination

-Provide ad hoc advising, coaching, and occasional workshops to prepare students for successful job searches and interviews, including guidance on OCI participation and adherence to program guidelines.

-Maintain relationships with select student professional organizations to support employer engagement and student participation in career development programs.

Additional Functions:

-Contribute to the planning and execution of office-wide initiatives, including Career Fairs, Networking Events, and other strategic engagement opportunities.

-Aid in the collection of hiring outcomes from employers to support program reporting and strengthen employer-student connections.

-Provide support at occasional evening or weekend events as needed.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

-1 - 3 years of experience in career services, campus recruiting, or employer relations.

-Preferred experience working with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and university administrators.

-Proficiency with standard office software and familiarity with career center technology (e.g., Handshake).

-Excellent organizational, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

-At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:

PSA

Range/Band:

22

Salary Information:

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is $63,129.05-$113,324.04(USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

FLSA:

Exempt

Full-Time