Job Information
Michigan Technological University Director of Employer Relations in Houghton, Michigan
Director of Employer Relations
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Department: Career Services
Work Type: Staff - Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Student Affairs
Department: Career Services
Summary
As Michigan’s flagship technological university, Michigan Tech is positioned as a leader in creating opportunities for all students to realize their professional aspirations. Michigan Tech’s Career Services partners with hundreds of companies annually to connect our talented Huskies with exciting pathways into the workforce. The Director of Employer Relations leads the office’s efforts in building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with employers and recruiters who are looking to engage with Michigan Tech students.
Collaboration with industry representatives as well as academic units, the Enterprise and senior design programs, and other corporate engagement professionals across campus calls for an adaptive, data-driven, and energetic teammate. The director will possess these characteristics and will help the Michigan Tech Career Services office promote and provide professional development and career readiness programming that is nationally recognized.
Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the Executive Director of Career Services to enhance relationships with academic faculty, department chairs, and deans; share up-to-date information on industry trends and career outcomes and to understand and meet the needs of all undergraduate and graduate students
• Cultivate and maintain external relationships, partnerships, and collaborations with employers, including participation in the Career Services Partner Program
• Partner with industry, government agencies, and organizations to encourage their involvement in signature events such as Career Fair and Career Fest; create innovative opportunities for collaboration, and develop exceptional employment (full-time, co-op, and internship) opportunities for students
• Supervise the Manager for Career and Employer Events in successfully delivering two signature events (Fall and Spring Career Fairs) and numerous smaller scale Career Fest recruiting events
• Co-lead the administration of the First-Destination Survey to graduating students; evaluate and disseminate results to campus stakeholders
• Maintain a close working relationship with Enterprise and Senior Design staff and others across the university working with employers
• Serve as a representative for Student Affairs at on- and off-campus events, including but not limited to undergraduate and graduate design expos and research symposia, local and regional economic development events, and other networking opportunities
• Participate and actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives and strategies and apply knowledge to everyday work
• Actively engage in creating an inclusive, welcoming, and professional work environment for staff, students, and visitors
• Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures
● Master’s degree
Required Experience
● Five or more years of career development/preparation services
● Five years of progressively responsible and demonstrated success creating external partnerships in higher education
● Five years of demonstrated experience in relationship management with employers and the ability to network with industry nationally
● Three or more years of experience with Handshake or other career preparation and management software
● Three or more years of progressive supervisory responsibility
● Demonstrated project management experience
● Demonstrated experience utilizing advanced features of spreadsheets to analyze, interpret, and present data
● Demonstrated experience with program assessment and evaluation
● Demonstrated experience working with diverse individuals
Desirable Education and/or Experience
● Experience working in a higher education career services department
● Experience working within a corporation
● Experience at a STEM-related institution of higher education
● Presentation/public speaking experience
● Report writing experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
● Communication skills: Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
● Self-management skills: ability to manage time effectively, learn and contribute to overall departmental tasks and goals.
● Project coordination skills: ability to lead or contribute to planning or organizing projects, programs, services, etc.
● Conflict resolution skills: ability to use interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive professional relationships and resolve conflict in a team environment and with individuals from various diverse backgrounds and experiences.
● Analytical skills: ability to analyze information and offer sound recommendations.
● Computational skills: ability to perform basic mathematical computations to assist with financial operations and/or data collection, analysis, and reporting.
● Computer skills: proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software, preferably Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
● Ability to function effectively and make sound decisions in stressful and crisis situations.
● Ability to handle multiple projects, services, activities, etc. in a timely and professional manner in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment.
● Ability to promote and achieve diversity, equity, and inclusion of multi-racial/ethnic, low-income, LGBTQ+, veteran, non-traditional, online, disability, first-generation, and others.
● Ability to be flexible, diplomatic, patient, service-driven, and a self-starter.
● Ability to work independently under limited supervision and in teams.
● Ability to make reasoned administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive and confidential issues.
● Ability to work evening and weekend hours based on operational need.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
● Ability to design brochures, event flyers, and newsletters
● Experience with program databases or software programs used to track, monitor, and report services to students.
● Ability to plan and execute programs and services based on social justice, cultural responsiveness, anti-racism, and civility.
● Ability to develop and manage social media accounts
● Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands
● Moving small- to medium-sized boxes of materials in and out office during special events
● Driving personal or university vehicles or golf-cart during special events to transport materials and supplies to events
● The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate
● Fast-paced
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training:
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
1.00
FLSA Status
Exempt
Appointment Term
Shift
Pay Rate/Salary
Negotiable, Based on Experience
Title of Position Supervisor
Executive Director of Career Services
Posting Type
Internal & External
Dependent on Funding
No
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)
Please upload a cover letter, resume, and three references (preferably, one must be supervisory) as a single PDF document. Screening and interviews may begin immediately, but no appointment will be made prior to the full consideration date. Position will remain open until filled.
The screening process may also include a self-assessment of required and desired skills, abilities, and experiences.
Additional Information
About the University
Michigan Tech is an internationally renowned doctoral research university located in Houghton, MI in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula, on the south shore of Lake Superior. The area provides a unique setting where natural beauty, culture, education, and a diversity of residents from around the world come together to share a superb living and learning experience.
Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a select group of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in STEM.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.
The Character of the Division
The Division of Student Affairs at Michigan Tech is devoted to student success from enrollment to commencement. We are dynamic, agile, and culturally-responsive. We guide, support, and, on occasion, challenge students as they develop, refine, and pursue their academic, career, and personal endeavors. All staff are responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful, and caring environment for students, colleagues, and visitors. We seek skilled and diverse colleagues who are student-focused, nimble, self-motivated, and will embrace and respect who we are and what we do. We also seek colleagues committed to moving the Division forward towards prominence and influence on campus, nationally, and within the Student Affairs profession. Titles and responsibilities are subject to change in accordance with university policies and procedures to meet the needs of our students, the university and division, the state of Michigan, employers, and the profession.
Before applying, we encourage interested individuals to spend time learning more about who we are, our values, and what we do: https://www.mtu.edu/student-affairs/.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)
Advertised: 12 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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