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Department:
Kogod School of Business
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Modality:
Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)
Union:
SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented
by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means
the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by
university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual)
and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between
American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment
Division.
Job Description:
Summary:
The Applied Learning & Employer Engagement Specialist will play
a pivotal role within the Industry Engagement Team at Kogod School
of Business, facilitating robust partnerships between companies and
the school to execute initiatives that provide practical,
real-world learning experiences and facilitating meaningful
connections between students and industry. This role will serve as
a project manager for courses and programs related to action
learning, i.e. classroom projects, capstone projects, consulting
projects, case competitions, and class speakers, ensuring a
streamlined and consistent approach to company engagement.
Essential Functions:
1.) Applied Learning Projects
- Implement a strategic plan for curricular and co-curricular
projects and assist faculty and staff with execution throughout the
calendar year.
Strategic Implementation: Assist in the implementation of
virtual and in-person real world learning projects sponsored by
corporate partners within academic coursework ensuring alignment
with industry.
Faculty Engagement: Meet with faculty and department chairs to
identify classes with current projects and classes where future
projects are desired. Determine opportunities for overlap with
Kogod’s corporate engagement strategy and identify sourcing needs.
Provide insight and guidance where needed.
Project Sourcing: Coordinate with industry engagement team and
alumni teams to source employers and alumni contacts for curricular
and co-curricular projects to enhance student experience and
employability.
2.) Project Design and Collateral
- Source and lead co-curricular consulting projects.
- Project Management: Source and lead co-curricular consulting
projects in complement to curricular offerings and in alignment
with corporate engagement strategy and institutional priorities.
Ensure opportunities for students to build industry-relevant
skills.
- Student Sourcing: Create and manage application process for
Kogod students.
- Collateral: Create and maintain project forms, templates, and
guides.
- Funding: Coordinate with Kogod development team to secure
funding sources for projects.
3.) Communication, Databases, and Reporting
- Contribute to and maintain a database of active employers and
alumni and reports on engagement activities, their success, and
recommendations for future opportunities.
- Communication: Create content on appropriate media channels to
maximize visibility of opportunities both to promote beforehand and
report on afterwards.
- CRM: Maintain accurate notes on employer and alumni engagement
in curricular and co-curricular projects.
- Evaluate Effort: Establish metrics and key performance
indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of efforts and
impact on outcomes. Use feedback from employers and students to
continuously improve engagement strategies and services.
- Outcomes: Collaborate with data team to collect and track
student outcomes from employers and maintain knowledge of
applicable reporting standards.
- Stay Informed: Stay updated on industry trends, participate in
professional development workshops, conferences, and training
sessions, and implement new strategies or techniques learned.
- Other duties as assigned: Facilitate special projects, serve on
committees, etc. as needed.
4.) Recruitment Event Lead
- Manage virtual and on-campus recruiting events, including
interviews, coffee chats, and other programs as assigned; set up
KTN (Kogod Talent Network) schedules and monitor student and
employee sign-ups.
- Act as Project Lead for Signature Programming such as Fall
& Spring Expo, Treks, Case Competitions, Corporate Discovery
Visits, and Summer Internship Showcase.
- Coordinate with employers and Industry Engagement Specialists
to ensure successful event participation, providing necessary
support and resources.
- Collaborate with the CAI Operations and Marketing teams to
ensure smooth coordination and communication of event details and
timelines.
- Troubleshoot issues during events to ensure a positive
experience for employers and students.
Competencies:
- Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.
- Developing Plans.
- Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.
- Building and Supporting Teams.
- Thinking Broadly.
- Acting Strategically.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Full-time.
- 35 hours per week.
- The schedule is 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday with some
evening/weekend hours.
Salary Range:
- $59,000.00 - $68,000.00 annually.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Master's degree or equivalent.
- 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
Travel Required:
- Position requires 20% domestic and international travel.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
1.) Values and Approach
- Team Orientation: Collaborate effectively and communicate
transparently while welcoming diverse viewpoints.
- Quality Focus: Consistently produce accurate and exceptional
work in dynamic environment.
- Initiative and Ingenuity: Generate innovative ways to create
and implement ideas.
- Continuous Learning: Maintain an optimistic outlook and
adaptable approach to work.
- Inclusive Leadership: Inspire and motivate others to meet goals
while providing clarity and empathy.
2.) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse
stakeholders, including students, employers, and faculty.
- Proficiency in using event management software, career services
management systems, and other relevant technology.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a
dynamic environment.
- Experience in project management, career services, or business
development.
Other Duties:
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.
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university.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
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responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
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