Job Information
Shawnee State University Assistant Director, Career Services in Portsmouth, Ohio
Job Description Summary
The Assistant Director Career Services plays a key role in connecting students with work experience and career pipelines by cultivating and managing relationships with alumni and employers to develop and expand internship, co-op, and employment opportunities. This position supports the mission of the Office of Career Services by enhancing employer engagement, increasing job and internship opportunities, and delivering high-quality recruiting experiences for both students and employers.
The anticipated start date for this position is August 3rd.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Job Functions:
- Develop and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national employers across industries
- Conduct outreach to alumni and new employers to expand recruiting partnerships and job/internship postings
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employer inquiries and engagement
- Promote the University's talent pipeline to employers through targeted communication and marketing strategies
- Provides support for all Career Services office functions
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national employers across industries
- Cultivate and sustain long-term partnerships with employers to support student internships, co-ops, and employment opportunities
- Conduct regular check-ins and site visits with employer partners to assess satisfaction and identify new collaboration opportunities
- Collaborate with academic departments to align employer needs with program outcomes and student competencies
- Maintain a comprehensive employer database and track engagement metrics to inform strategic planning
- Conduct outreach to new employers to expand recruiting partnerships and job/internship postings
- Identify and target potential employers through collaboration with alumni relations, market research, alumni networks, and industry events
- Initiate contact with prospective partners via email campaigns, phone calls, and in-person meetings
- Represent the college at job fairs, industry conferences, and networking events to promote partnership opportunities
- Develop and deliver compelling presentations and materials that highlight the value of hiring the University's students
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employer inquiries and engagement
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