Associate Director for Employer Relations

Associate Director for Employer Relations

Position Number : 001733

Full Time or Part Time : Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range : $71,000 - $75,000

Position Type : Non-Faculty

Job Category : Non-Faculty Professional

Organizational Unit Overview :

The Division of Student Affairs comprises over 30 departments, each responsible for providing various student support, services, and educational programs accessible to the university community. With over 300 full-time employees and over 1200 student workers, the Division supports Pirate success through environments that enhance student development, engagement, belonging, well-being, and career readiness. The Division strives to be a national leader in developing student experiences that positively transform lives and communities through work that makes students the focal point of our services, policies, and programming; creates a community where all feel safe, included, and welcomed; treats each other with dignity and civility, and recognizes every individual has rights, ideas, and beliefs; maintains open and honest interactions, and delivers high-quality programming, services, and resources through continuous reflection and improvement.

Job Duties :

The Associate Director will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive vision and strategic plan for employer relations, aligning with office, divisional, and institutional goals inclusive of labor market trends to enhance student career outcomes and employer engagement.

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, cooperative education program, internship coordination, employer advisory board and corporate fund relations in assistance with the Director for the department.

Employer Engagement & External Relations

• 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.
• Identify, cultivate, and secure sponsorships and external funding opportunities to support employer engagement initiatives, career fairs, and strategic programming. Collaborate with university advancement, corporate relations, and additional university offices to align efforts with external relationships and institutional fundraising goals.
• Participates in area and regional business associations and Chamber related recruitment activities.
• Develops quality employment opportunities in private / public sectors; builds and maintains relationships.
• Participates or oversees the coordination of career events and appropriate communications.

Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight

Supervision & Team Development

On-Campus Recruiting Coordination : Manage logistics and execution of on-campus interviews, information sessions, classroom presentations, networking events, career fairs, and related activities. Utilize and maintain the career management database system.

Minimum Education / Experience :

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation :

N / A

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training / Education :

Special Instructions to Applicant :

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant :

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education / experience, if applicable.

Job Close Date :

Open Until Filled : Yes

Initial Screening Begins : 10 / 07 / 2025

To apply, visit https : / / ecu.peopleadmin.com / postings / 89212

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