- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Bargaining Unit:
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if
Temporary: - Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building: Morningside
- Salary Range: $100,000 -
$110,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not
limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents
the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position
Summary
The Director of Industry and Employer Relations oversees the sourcing of academic projects, internships, and full-time
opportunities for students in the Columbia Engineering MS in Artificial Intelligence program and related fields. The Director drives
industry engagement with students, faculty, and research in Artificial Intelligence and other AI-driven/technical fields. The Director is a
senior member of Columbia Engineering's Graduate Career Placement team within Engineering Student Affairs, working to broaden and deepen
employer relationships and to develop outreach strategies that advance the School's objectives. Additional responsibilities include
collecting and analyzing partnership and engagement data and generating related reports for the program and the
school.
Responsibilities
(50%)
- Lead the sourcing of employers and projects in AI as well as
AI-engaged fields. Build and manage a pipeline of industry partners that (1) propose and sponsor real-world AI projects for the MS in
Artificial Intelligence Capstone and (2) hire Columbia Engineering students for internships and full-time roles in artificial intelligence
and related disciplines. - Source, cultivate, and secure employer partners in AI and related industries.
- Scope and intake MSAI
Capstone projects with employers; assess fit, feasibility, and data/intellectual-property considerations, and coordinate agreements with the
appropriate University offices. - Serve as the primary relationship manager for capstone employer partners throughout the project
lifecycle, managing expectations and ensuring a high-quality experience that drives repeat engagement. - Develop, deepen, and maintain
relationships with employers, alumni, and industry partners across the artificial intelligence and technology landscape. - Develop and
execute outreach and marketing strategies to grow and diversify the technical industry partner network. - Plan and manage employer,
alumni, and student engagement events and initiatives. - Represent Columbia Engineering and the MSAI program professionally at
industry events, conferences, and partner meetings. - Track partner engagement and generate reports on pipeline, partnerships, and
outcomes.
(25%)
- Manage School-Level Employer and Hiring Alumni Relationships Focused on AI and
Tech - Cultivate relationships with and develop school-level hiring strategies for employers looking to recruit within the industries
of Tech and AI. - Develop and expand relationships with alumni to facilitate the hiring of graduate students.
- Organize
signature recruitment events with employers, including career fairs, on-campus interviews, and exclusive employer hiring
partnerships. - Source employers and industry experts to serve as instructors for the PDL course.
- Collaborate with Career
Placement Officers on relevant placement initiatives.
(10%)
- Drive engagement between the
industry and MSAI research and faculty. - Engage MSAI faculty and researchers to align industry-sponsored projects with faculty
research interests and program learning objectives. - Connect industry partners with faculty for research collaborations, sponsored
research, and other engagement opportunities. - Facilitate introductions and ongoing communication between industry partners and
faculty and research teams, liaising with the appropriate research and partnership offices.
(10%)
- Lead the execution of the MSAI program and the work of Engineering Student Affairs
- Manage the execution of our Professional
Development and Leadership (PDL) course. - Manage signature student affairs activities, including Welcome Day, Graduate Engineers
Connect, graduation ceremonies, and other school-wide initiatives for engineering students. - Manages student onboarding activities,
including admissions yield, orientation, and advising.
(5%)
Performs related duties and
responsibilities as assigned/requested.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree is required; graduate-level work is
preferred. Minimum of 4-6 years of related experience required.
Familiar with career paths, employers, and the industry landscape
related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer science, and data science.
Previous experience in employer relations,
partnerships, business development, recruitment, marketing, career counseling, or program administration.
Demonstrated ability to
source, build, and steward relationships with external partners, and to manage a pipeline of opportunities to measurable outcomes.
Possess excellent interpersonal and administrative skills, as well as strong skills in written and oral expression.
Understand
career development and industry-engagement issues affecting the constituents and the associated professions, and be able to identify and
analyze trends in the artificial intelligence field.
Computer literacy/proficiency required: an understanding and appreciation of
career services and relationship-management database software and online resources, and the willingness to respond to the needs of students,
faculty, and employers in an increasingly technologically oriented society.
Positive, mission-oriented, forward-thinking attitude and
a sense of humor a must.