Director

Department Name

Career & Prof Devlpmnt Svcs T

Job Description

The Director for Employer Relations of ASU Career Services contributes to the mission and goals of ASU by:

• Strategically identify and build relationships with state, regional, national, and international employers for recruitment of university's students and alumni.

• Evaluating appropriateness of employer expectations; assist with diversity recruitment; promote adherence to office procedures and deadlines, interviewing protocols, offer/accept lead times, and ethical/professional conduct. Discuss student feedback with employers and notify supervisor and executive director of problematic employer activities/behavior and significant trends.

• Facilitating relationships between employers and the university community, including Students, Faculty, Staff, Foundation, Corporate Relations, other ASU career services colleagues housed in academic units, etc.

• Working closely with employers to develop project-based experiential learning opportunities for students.

• Conducting ongoing assessment of employer relation's efforts and provide feedback as to the effectiveness of such efforts.

• Providing co-leadership for the employment relations staff in strategic planning and goal setting, monthly and annual reports, etc.

• Researching and staying informed in national, state and local hiring practices, employment trends and other labor related issues.

• Vetting employer and job opportunities within a wide range of industries

• Working with colleague, Director of Career Readiness, in aligning staff efforts

• Providing employer partner support to ASU Career Services at each of ASU's four campuses

The ideal candidate has exemplary interpersonal communication skills, has the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, is prompt with their follow-through and communication; appreciates and works well in innovative and evolving environments, takes initiative; has high attention to detail; is proficient in technology; is effective meeting with people on a one-to-one basis; has very strong, large group presentation skills; has successful proven experience in customizing programs, services and educational events; has program development and event planning skills; has experience collaborating across various disciplines/departments; and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

This position will handle numerous and various situations dealing with employers and students that center around, but are not limited to, issues relative to technology, scheduling, event planning, budget, logistical, public relations and legal issues. The Director may have oversight of staff.

The Director for Employer Relations will report directly to the Assistant Vice President in Career Services.

What's in it for you:

Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff. This package includes: (Click here to explore options)

• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.

• Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.

• Paid time for volunteer and professional development.

• 10 Paid Holidays and competitive Vacation and Sick accruals each Pay Period.

• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.

• Disability and leave program for income protection.

• Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.

• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships.

Job Description

The Director for Employer Relations of ASU Career Services contributes to the mission and goals of ASU by:

• Strategically identify and build relationships with state, regional, national, and international employers for recruitment of university's students and alumni.

• Evaluating appropriateness of employer expectations; assist with diversity recruitment; promote adherence to office procedures and deadlines, interviewing protocols, offer/accept lead times, and ethical/professional conduct. Discuss student feedback with employers and notify supervisor and executive director of problematic employer activities/behavior and significant trends.

• Facilitating relationships between employers and the university community, including Students, Faculty, Staff, Foundation, Corporate Relations, other ASU career services colleagues housed in academic units, etc.

• Working closely with employers to develop project-based experiential learning opportunities for students.

• Conducting ongoing assessment of employer relation's efforts and provide feedback as to the effectiveness of such efforts.

• Providing co-leadership for the employment relations staff in strategic planning and goal setting, monthly and annual reports, etc.

• Researching and staying informed in national, state and local hiring practices, employment trends and other labor related issues.

• Vetting employer and job opportunities within a wide range of industries

• Working with colleague, Director of Career Readiness, in aligning staff efforts

• Providing employer partner support to ASU Career Services at each of ASU's four campuses

The ideal candidate has exemplary interpersonal communication skills, has the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, is prompt with their follow-through and communication; appreciates and works well in innovative and evolving environments, takes initiative; has high attention to detail; is proficient in technology; is effective meeting with people on a one-to-one basis; has very strong, large group presentation skills; has successful proven experience in customizing programs, services and educational events; has program development and event planning skills; has experience collaborating across various disciplines/departments; and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

This position will handle numerous and various situations dealing with employers and students that center around, but are not limited to, issues relative to technology, scheduling, event planning, budget, logistical, public relations and legal issues. The Director may have oversight of staff.

The Director for Employer Relations will report directly to the Assistant Vice President in Career Services.

What's in it for you:

Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff. This package includes: (Click here to explore options)

• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.

• Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.

• Paid time for volunteer and professional development.

• 10 Paid Holidays and competitive Vacation and Sick accruals each Pay Period.

• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.

• Disability and leave program for income protection.

• Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.

• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships.

Requisition ID

100625BR

Working Environment

• Communicates effectively

• Professionally represents department/program

• Use computers effectively - including inputting, reviewing and retrieving information

• Works collaboratively across various departments and campuses within the University

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND eight (8) years of related administrative experience, which includes five (5) years of supervisory experience; OR, Twelve (12) years of related administrative experience, which includes five (5) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Department Statement

Career Services serves ASU students and alumni through engagement opportunities tailored to their unique talents, experiences, academic preparation and professional goals. Our focus is to ensure Career Readiness as defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers: Career Readiness is the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare college graduates for a successful transition into the workplace.

Career Services provides commensurate programs, services, and resources at all four Phoenix area locations, as well as ASU Online. Staff work collaboratively with Career Services leadership and staff at each location, and as part of the Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) Vice Presidential area. EOSS provides the ASU student community with support services, involvement opportunities and a rich Sun Devil experience to assist students in achieving their personal and academic goals.

Category

04

VP Code

EDUC OUTRCH & STDT SVCS

Scope of Search

Open

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Master's Degree in Higher Education, Human Resources, Business, Public Administration or other related area

• Experience with college employer relations and business development, talent management, or professional recruiting

• Experience in planning events and/or developing and implementing programs

• Evidence of proven successful relationships with students, employers, academic units and alumni

• Evidence of effective presentation, interpersonal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated success working independently and as part of a large team

• Experience in using Microsoft Office, Salesforce and Handshake recruiting system

• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning within a complex university or organizational setting.

• Evidence of effective communication, as well as professional presentations.

• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Experience in making administrative and procedural decisions and judgments.

• Experience in marketing programs and services through various platforms.

• Experience in working independently and as part of a team, exhibiting strategic thinking, fast pace, initiative, and flexibility, working relationships.

Close Date

30-April-2024

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Essential Duties

• Build and maintain relationships with recruiters and employers from the nonprofit, government and corporate sectors. Maximize student employment outcomes, recruiting services and resources, and expand new employment opportunities for ASU students and alumni.

• Provide excellent customer service and outreach to employers by following up on inquiries made to ASU Career Services, assessing recruiting objectives, recommending quality recruiting options and following up on proposed recruiting plans. Follows through with employers who have contacted ASU Career Services from initial inquiry to productive and quality recruitment.

• Communicate regularly, meet and follow up with employers who have inquired about recruiting at ASU in order to develop recruiting plans, develop quality internship descriptions and programs that follow and adhere to FLSA, as well as, connect to appropriate venues and groups on campuses.

• Manage the full vetting process and volume of new employer, internship and job approvals in Handshake-the University-wide recruiting platform for ASU.

• Significantly grow the number of employers who consider ASU as a 'University of Choice' in their recruiting strategies.

• Collaborate to on-board ASU departments into the Handshake platform including undergraduate research, internship programs and on-campus student employment.

• Utilize Handshake to develop and manage internship and job postings with recruiters, organize major recruiting and hiring events (in person and virtual), promote opportunities to students, communicate with employers, track engagement and analyze data for decision-making purposes.

• Run reports and perform operational business functions related to Handshake as needed.

• Manage operational budget for Employer Relations including revenue generation and monitoring expenditures. Responsible for financial performance as it relates to current and future revenue generating opportunities. Informs annual budget goals and metrics.

• Serve on the Associate Vice President/Executive Director's Senior Leadership Team.

• Travel between each of the four ASU campus locations across the Valley using personal vehicle. Occasional travel out of Arizona.

• The Director will become knowledgeable and understand the current Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) initiatives. They will be highly visible and support university functions, serving as a catalyst for mobilizing groups of students to events such as: Orientations, Game Day Activities, Homecoming, Fall Welcome Events, Family Weekend and other campus traditions.

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Salary Range

$89,000 - $95,000 per year; DOE

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of "equivalent combination" in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor's degree is equal to four years of experience.

Job Family

Generic