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Job Title: Associate Director Employer Relations and Operations Department: Career Center Classification: Exempt Grade: 13 FTE: 1.0 Position Overview: The Associate Director of Employer Relations and Operations contributes to the overall strategic direction of the Carleton Career Center by developing and leading the center s employer engagement and recruiting strategy, developing relationships with key employer, family, and alumni stakeholders, and ensuring the seamless integration of signature programs and communication in the Center s overall career education strategy. The Associate Director serves as a member of the Career Center s leadership team, providing direct supervision to employer relations, communications, and alumni and parent engagement roles. The Associate Direct reports to the Director of the Carleton Career Center. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities: Employer, Alumni, Parent, and Volunteer Engagement (40%) Identify and create strategic employer development and recruiting plans, reviewing state, regional, national, and international data in concert with current student data to identify employer and industry targets to strengthen and deepen recruiting relationships for full-time jobs and internships. Maintain accurate records for employer engagement, volunteerism, and student outcomes related to recruiting partnerships and lead efforts to report on established metrics. Lead efforts to connect students with industry partners including employers, graduate schools, alumni, parents, and friends of the college with selected career communities (e.g., Business, Finance, and Consulting; Data, Technology, and Entrepreneurism; Law and Advocacy). Collaborate with campus partners who work closely with employers, building relationships and establishing pipelines of opportunity. Provide employer and industry insights to the Career Center staff to assist the team to support students and alumni with timely and relevant career development advice across all industry interest areas. Create and manage systems for employer, alumni, parent, and volunteer engagement opportunities and recruitment in collaboration with the Program Director for alumni and parent engagement. Program management (20%) In consultation with the Director, and Associate Director responsible for career coaching, the Associate Director for Employer Relations and Operations will collaborate in overseeing the design and implementation of the Career Center s signature programs including externships, funded internships, career exploration and skill development programs to support the overall Career Center strategy. Supervision and Management (30%) Provide direct supervision to professional staff in functional areas including employer relations, alumni and parent engagement and communications with a focus on team-building and development. Foster a systems thinking or curricular approach to career education, working to integrate the work of the team such that resources and time are used intentionally and efficiently to support students. Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels. Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications. Carleton College is an AA/EEO Employer: We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Staff Salary and Benefits: The selected finalist s salary will be based on the candidate s qualifications, internal pay structure, and our overall compensation package. Carleton offers a generous benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plans wit a 10% employer contribution with immediate vesting, a health savings account with a college contribution, a generous paid time off package, as well as access to many other campus amenities. Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Nationally recognized as the nation s top college for undergraduate teaching, Carleton is known for its academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and sense of humor. Carleton offers 33 majors and 38 minors in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences.