"Associate Director, Recruitment & Employer Relations"

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Recruitment and Employer Relations will play a key role on the Career and Alumni Engagement team at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Our unit’s mission is to help students and alumni thrive and engage in lifelong personal growth, professional development, and career exploration.

Responsibilities

• Using data-based analysis of student career interests, design and implement a demand-based, inclusive recruitment strategy (job fairs, expos, panels, etc.; general and industry-based)
• Review student and employer feedback data to inform revisions to current recruitment strategy
• Research hiring trends in education and adjacent sectors to inform innovative offerings on emerging markets
• Evaluate and provide high-level oversight of externally-facing "For Employers" pages on the Career Services Office website
• Manage employer communications with support from CAE teammates
• Provide high-level oversight of student recruitment communications and resource dissemination with attention to email volume
• Design and implement short- and long-term employer engagement strategy utilizing data on peer institution offerings, student career interests and prior employer relationships
• Manage outreach and marketing initiatives to attract potential employers that address student needs and demands, including international, underrepresented, and mid-career learners
• Develop opportunities to more deeply engage HGSE alumni as potential employers (e.g., more frequent solicitations of job postings)
• Oversee Fulbright Fellowship marketing and interview processes
• Identify, establish, and maintain relationships with relevant university partners
• Offer weekly career coaching appointments to students and alumni (~3-10 hours/weekly)
• Serve as CAE designee on relevant HGSE and University-wide committees or events, as needed
• Support general CAE events as needed
• Supervise staff
• Convene team members on a regular basis to ensure cohesion and transparent, collaborative decision-making
• Model inclusive leadership in team meetings, hiring actions, performance management, opportunities for growth, and mentorship
• Serve as a resource to all direct reports, stepping in as needed to provide additional support and/or coverage
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Work is performed in an office setting. May be required to work nights and weekends. Sitting using near vision use for reading and computer use for extended periods of time. Lifting (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bending, and other physical exertion.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 4 years of professional relevant experience. Any candidate wishing to be considered must submit a cover letter in addition to their resume.

Additional Qualifications

Advanced degree preferred. Experience in career services or employer relations preferred. Prior work in higher education, graduate school settings a plus. Demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders with a commitment to equity and inclusion. Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and management skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to set direction for outstanding service. Willingness to provide ground-level support as needed, including at night and/or on weekends during busy periods.