Associate Director of Employer Engagement & Outreach

Position Title : Associate Director of Employer Engagement & Outreach

City : Galloway

State : New Jersey

Employment Type : Management

Description Campus Location : Main Campus (Galloway)

Department : CED - Career Education & Development

Salary Range : $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Salary Information : Salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package

Work Hours : Mon-Fri 9 : 00am-5 : 00pm

Brief Job Overview / Summary

The Associate Director of Employer Engagement & Outreach plays a key leadership role within the Career Education and Development team, serving as the primary liaison between Stockton University and external employers. This position is responsible for cultivating and managing strategic partnerships that expand access to internships, employment, and experiential learning opportunities for Stockton students and alumni. In addition to overseeing employer engagement efforts, the Associate Director supports the Director in managing the department's overall operations, contributing to strategic planning, team supervision, assessment, and cross-campus collaboration.

Descriptions of Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

Serve as the primary liaison for employers recruiting Stockton students and alumni, cultivating and managing partnerships to expand job, internship, and experiential learning opportunities

Identify and develop employer sponsorship opportunities that enhance their campus presence and generate revenue to support departmental initiatives

Collaborate with Career Education and Development (CED) liaisons, faculty, academic leadership, and Student Affairs partners to align employer engagement with career programming, academic programs, student organizations, identity-based groups, and leadership initiatives

Coordinate and execute employer engagement initiatives such as career and internship fairs, industry panels, networking receptions, information sessions, workshops, site visits, and employer treks to promote student career readiness and strengthen alumni-employer-student connections

Develop targeted outreach strategies to attract and sustain employer partnerships, while monitoring industry trends and workforce development to inform programming and advising

Manage employer activities and data in platforms such as Handshake and GrayDI, including job postings, event registrations, sponsorship tracking, internship data, first destination surveys, and employment trends; ensure data integrity and provide staff training

Evaluate engagement effectiveness, generate impact reports for leadership, and promote university career programs and sponsorship opportunities through consistent, branded communications tailored to alumni and employers

Partner with Alumni Relations and Advancement to increase alumni participation in career programming, including mentorship, speaker series, professional development, and leadership initiatives; provide career coaching and walk-in support for alumni

Collaborate with Enrollment Management, University Relations & Marketing, and Alumni Relations to highlight student and alumni success, support first destination data collection, and contribute to the department’s annual impact report

Support the Director in setting departmental goals, operational plans, budget coordination, and strategic initiatives aligned with Student Affairs and University priorities

Supervise staff and student workers; assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and evaluation

Lead operational planning meetings and working groups to implement employer engagement strategies and student career readiness programs effectively; monitor and ensure proper use and compliance of key systems

Represent Career Education and Development in divisional and cross-campus collaborations, planning sessions, and operational groups; provide backup support for the Director in meetings and university initiatives

Participate in process improvement, policy development, university-wide assessment, and professional development to stay current in career services and higher education leadership

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse faculty, staff, students, employers, and external partners

Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams

Required Qualifications :

Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, career development, business administration, human resources, or a related field

Minimum of three (3) years of full-time professional experience in higher education, preferably in career services, employer relations, or student success programs

Preferred Qualifications :

Strong knowledge of employer engagement best practices, career development theories, and strategies that support diverse student populations, including those from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds

Ability to assist in managing a department or program within higher education, including setting goals and benchmarks, planning and implementing initiatives, and developing policies aligned with University Strategic Plans

Skill in evaluating program effectiveness, analyzing data, and designing improvements to enhance employer partnerships, student career readiness, and overall program outcomes

Experience in developing, administering, and monitoring budgets related to programming, sponsorships, and departmental operations

Experience supervising and developing staff and student workers. Proficient in managing data systems related to employer engagement and student outcomes (e.g., Anthology, Handshake, GrayDI or comparable platforms) and ensuring data accuracy and compliance

Effective communicator and collaborator, able to build and sustain relationships with employers, alumni, faculty, staff, and external partners

Ability to travel within the state of New Jersey as needed to support employer engagement activities, student events, and professional development opportunities

Screening Information :

Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply :

To apply please visit https : / / employment.stockton.edu or click the "Apply" button.

SAME APPLICANTS : If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at : https : / / nj.gov / csc / same / overview / index.shtml , email : CSC-Same@csc.nj.gov, or call 609-292-4144, option 3.

In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME Program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. Individuals applying for non-competitive or unclassified positions under this program should contact us to determine if they are eligible for the fast-track hiring process.

Only electronic documents will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include three professional references in addition to the following required documents. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward.

A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments

Current resume or curriculum vitae

Unofficial Graduate transcripts

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