Job Description: The Associate Director is a member of the Leadership Team which collaboratively works to provide leadership and vision in the establishment of policy and procedures to effectively deliver comprehensive career services specific to the area of Employer Relations for the university.

The Associate Director is responsible for establishing partnerships with new employers while maintaining existing relationships through strategic outreach. This role will implement and develop recruitment strategies and programs designed to enhance employer relationships with the university colleges, departments, students, faculty, and staff. The Associate Director will manage daily program operations, develop program policy/procedure, conduct program assessment and evaluation, manage fiscal administration and participate in strategic planning.

The Associate Director oversees the major programs of: on-campus recruitment (business and industry), employer relations strategic planning and implementation, Internship coordination, employer advisory board and corporate fund relations in assistance with the Director for the department.


Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience in hiring, recruitment, career development, workforce development, business management, etc.
Two years minimum experience in supervision, management, budget planning, effective organization and human relations skills.
Proficiency with a variety of social media platforms including LinkedIn and experience with Career Management Systems products.
Ability to work well in a diverse environment.
Displays knowledge of hiring trends, work settings, undergraduate and graduate life and career counseling.
Comprehensive understanding or experience with work both inside and outside of higher education and work with donors, alumni and other institutional affiliates.


Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered for the position, all applicants are required to submit online a candidate profile, a letter of interest, a current resume, and a list of three references including contact information.

Additionally, original official transcripts, a criminal background check, and three signed letters of reference will be required upon offer of employment. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire.

East Carolina University seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. In order to promote the university's diversity goal, Student Affairs strongly encourages applicants from women, minorities, and historically underrepresented groups.

Date Initial Screening Begins: 01-26-2017

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled


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