Assistant Director, Employer Relations (SS26005)

As the Assistant Director, Employer Relations, this position supports the career success of students and alumni through the delivery of career education as well as support of employer relations programming and events. Areas of responsibility include coordination of employer relations programming and employer visits to campus; leadership responsibilities in coordinating and managing assigned career fairs annually; assist in training and support of undergraduate student workers as needed; providing career advising/coaching for students and alumni of the University; provide training, mentorship, and supervision to graduate students or interns based on need in specific project areas; conduct and manage the outreach and communications across campus to ensure participation and awareness in employer engagement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Human Resources, Counseling, or a related area (conferred on an official transcript at the time of hire).
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in career services, student affairs, or higher education.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• 2+ years of experience in college/university career services or related experience in student affairs/higher education.
• Knowledge of the career decision-making process and internship search strategies and tools.
• Experience with educational program development and group presentations.
• Ability to be self-directed with strong organizational, project management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff, faculty, employers, and students.
• Experience working with diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Experience working in employer relations.
• Knowledge of technology tools including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.), student record systems, career services specific software (ex. Handshake) and other relevant online tools.
• Experience with supervision of staff and/or students.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

Work is conducted in a standard office environment sitting and/or standing at a desk for most work hours/days. Some evening and occasional weekend responsibilities including class presentations/group workshops and other involvements related to areas of responsibility. Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required to attend work-related events and professional conferences.

Telework: Up to 20% of the time. A position with a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work on a regular basis at a telework location that is not the employee's permanent/principal work location.