"Assistant Director for Industry Partnerships"

Job Details

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Director for Industry Partnerships

Posting Number

S1574P

Pay Range

The compensation for this appointment will range from $70,000 annually and reflects what California Baptist University reasonably expects to pay for this staff appointment. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to wages, CBU offers a robust suite of employee benefits.

Summary

Responsible for actively recruiting and managing employer relationships to nurture positive and productive collaborations with the Career Center and California Baptist University. This role involves driving the success of employer-related events and ensuring strong engagement through career fairs, internships, co-ops, and full-time employment opportunities for students and alumni in a variety of industry sectors. Additionally, the Assistant Director provides input to the direction and vision of the Career Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining campus programs reflecting the Christian values of the institution, and that meet the needs of the diverse body of students and alumni.
• Assist in providing leadership and direction of the Career Center.
• Assist in providing oversight and management of all Career Center’s Employer Partner Program.
• Support the expansion and management of employer relations while cultivating career opportunities for students and alumni.
• Cultivate mutually beneficial business partnerships, which may include evening and weekend commitments related to employer engagement, off-campus recruiting, on campus recruiting and networking events.
• Conduct regular on-site visits to employers and organizations to build strong relationships, address concerns, and gather feedback to enhance collaboration and support.
• Assist in identifying and pursuing new partnership opportunities aligned with institutional priorities and labor market trends.
• Work in partnership with University Advancement to support fundraising and sponsorship initiatives by engaging employer partners in Career Center programs and events, internally and externally.
• Coordinate and evaluate business partnership participation in career fairs, internship workshops, information sessions, engagement sessions, and panels.
• Manage the Career Center employer database (Handshake) as well as oversee Career Forge ERM.
• Assist in the management of appropriate department budgets.
• Serve in a supportive role to the counseling team by conducting mock interviews and professional profile reviews for students and alumni including resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, Curriculum Vitae, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assisting with interviewing and training employees.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values.
• A growing and dynamic Christian faith, which is naturally communicated with words and actions.
• A sense of mission and commitment to the personal development of college students.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong professional networks with internal and external stakeholders to support organizational goals and foster positive employer relations.
• Skilled with exceptional follow-through by consistently managing tasks to completion, ensuring all commitments to stakeholders are met in a timely manner.
• Ability to set direction, identify the talents of individuals, and relate to others with a sense of caring.
• Ability to confront inappropriate behavior.
• Ability to be empathetic to the needs of a culturally diverse student body.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• A thorough knowledge of: Business English and arithmetic; general office methods, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to use independent judgment, and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Excellent telephone courtesy, knowledge, and experience.
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers; and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, or a related discipline; and two to four years of relevant industry experience, preferably in career services, corporate relations, or a related field.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date: 07/25/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes