Job Description
Department:
Employer Partnerships
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Employee Type:
Job Summary:
If you are a dynamic, relational professional energized by
supporting strategic industry and community partnerships, Colby
College invites you to apply for this Associate Director (“AD”)
opportunity with the highly-visible, nationally-regarded
DavisConnects team! Reporting to and serving as a thought partner
for the Director, Industry and Community Partnerships, the
Associate Director will steward industry relationships and career
opportunities (e.g. externships, internships, research, immersion
experiences or treks, and employment opportunities) for the benefit
of Colby students across majors while collaborating with the
multidisciplinary Labs, Centers and Institutes to leverage the many
experiential learning and post-graduate opportunities they are
developing. This role proactively manages the day to day operations
of the department including digital systems, procedures, event
management, and stakeholder engagement.
The hiring range for this position is $55,000 - $63,200.
Essential Functions
To be successful in this position, an individual should be able to
perform the essential duties and bring the education, experience,
knowledge, skills, and abilities that support the role. This list
of duties is intended to be representative rather than exhaustive,
and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Industry/Employer and Community Relations Management
(55%)
- In partnership with the Director, own and steward relationships
with current and potential employers and community partners with
exceptional hospitality and professionalism.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal
partners (e.g. faculty, coaches, and professional staff) and
external stakeholders (e.g. alumni, parents and recruiting teams)
to ensure inclusion and access to pathway preparation and
recruiting at Colby;
In collaboration with the Career Design Advising Team, educate
students and the internal stakeholders who support them, about
industry- and opportunity-specific approaches to the
opportunity-search process, including guidance on resumes, cover
letters, and interview techniques into which the Associate Director
has insights because of their work with employers.
In partnership with DavisConnects’ data stewards, collect and
maintain data pertaining to the success of students and alumni in
securing undergraduate and post-graduate experiences, employer
engagement data and other relevant metrics using available tools
and resources (e.g. Handshake, LinkedIn, Employer Relations
Management tool, ColbyConnection, institutional research data,
etc.); and
Stay up- to-date with industry/employer hiring trends including
relevant to the current and future workplace.
Events and Experiential Learning/Job Posting Execution
(30%)
- Ensure that all members of Colby’s global alumni, parent, and
employer network receive impeccable customer service in the
execution of educational and recruiting events, both on and off
campus (information sessions, interviews, immersion experiences and
treks, etc.);
- Organize, schedule, and take responsibility for end to end
execution of events both large and small supporting employer events
on campus and in the community with the support of DavisConnects’
Administrative and Program Coordinator;
- Help facilitate employer- and industry-related workshops and
programs for students in collaboration with other DavisConnects
team members (e.g. Career Design Advising Team, Fellowships Office,
etc.), including industry-focused alumni panels, off-campus
industry immersion experiences (e.g. off-campus job treks and
opportunities to explore career industries across the US), and
topical workshops and industry forums;
- Partner and steward relationships with NESCAC and CBB (Colby,
Bates, Bowdoin) colleagues to create events of interest for
students across combined campuses;
- Design and execute marketing and communication campaigns in
collaboration with the DavisConnects’ Administrative and Student
Worker teams promoting events;
- Capture event data including attendance, outcomes, feedback and
other queries;
- With the support of the Administrative and Program Coordinator,
promote opportunities across all digital platforms, to campus
communities, in the newsletter, and to other groups as needed to be
inclusive of all students.
Manage Departmental Systems and Support DavisConnects Team
(15%)
- With the support of DavisConnects’ administrative and student
worker team, take ownership of the implementation and management of
data systems and technologies (e.g., Handshake, PeopleGrove,
Interstride) to streamline the departmental efforts of
job/internship, and event postings;
- Manage internship for credit approvals with the Director of
Global Experience Funding and Resource Management;
- Contribute to the content of the DavisConnects’ resource
library, website, and on-demand resources;
- Partner with DavisConnects teams to ensure events are aligned
for maximal impact to students, alumni/employer/labs partnerships
are fully stewarded, and efforts are not duplicative;
- Meet with students as needed to expertly guide professional
development, resume writing, etc.
Position Qualifications
Education and/or experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communication,
human resources, marketing, higher education, or a related field,
or an equivalent combination of education and progressively
responsible professional experience.
- Prior related experience cultivating partnerships with a
diverse range of constituencies. Prior experience in the staffing,
recruiting, human resources, communications or career services
industries strongly preferred;
- Minimum of five (5)years related professional experience
required;
- Demonstrated ability to understand and articulate the value of
a liberal arts education to current and prospective employers and
community partners;
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
which will allow the Associate Director to present confidently to
employers and interact credibly with the Colby community;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple
priorities;
- Exceptional detail-orientation and organizational
competencies;
- Proficiency and experience using technology (i.e. Microsoft
office, Google Suite) and effectively leveraging social
media;
- The ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to
work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and
other constituencies;
- Valid driver’s license required and must meet Colby’s Fleet
Safety Policy requirements.
Physical/Mental Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described
herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform essential functions of this position and/or
may be encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
- To perform this role effectively, an employee is expected to
handle employee information, documents, and sensitive matters with
care, professionalism, and respect for privacy.
- This position involves working with a variety of timelines,
including some that require quick turnaround and responsiveness to
urgent needs.
- In this role, the employee will interact with members of the
public and others in a variety of situations and conversations.
Presenting oneself in a professional, respectful, and thoughtful
manner at all times is an important part of the role.
- This position includes regular movement throughout office
spaces, hallways, meeting rooms, and other campus locations.
- Daily work will involve extended use of a computer, including
keyboard and mouse
- Physical requirements differ by position. In general, most
roles involve lifting up to 10 pounds regularly, with some
positions requiring occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds.
- Vision requirements for this position include the ability to
see clearly at close and far distances and to adjust focus as
needed.
- The work environment is dynamic and engaging, often involving
multiple tasks and projects that require shifting focus and strong
organizational skills..
- The noise level is generally moderate; however, there may be
occasional moments of louder sounds depending on campus
activity.
Colby College supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and is
committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of
the position.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the
“Apply Now” button on the Colby College website. Please upload a
cover letter and resume to your application.
