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Columbia University is hiring an Assistant Director, Employer and Alumni Relations. The role involves managing relationships with over 700 employers to facilitate recruitment of undergraduate students and alumni from various Columbia schools, while developing targeted strategies and delivering diverse career programs to enhance student employment opportunities.

Highlights

Build and maintain relationships with employers and alumni for in-person and virtual career activities.
Focus on a specific industry or career area to conduct employer outreach and deepen connections.
Report employer and industry trends; provide updated data and information to stakeholders.
Manage employer recruitment logistics, including using LionSHARE and Salesforce CRM systems.
Collaborate with teams to manage alumni volunteer programs and experiential education initiatives.
Participate in student career advising and develop innovative programs and workshops.
Coordinate employer events such as career fairs and industry showcases, assisting with communications and logistics.
Bachelor's degree required; 2-4 years of related experience preferred with excellent communication and relationship management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access is necessary; experience with Handshake and Salesforce CRM is preferred.
Salary range is $66,300 - $69,000 annually with occasional evening work and travel required.

Assistant Director, Employer and Alumni Relations Full Description

Job Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule:
Building:
Salary Range: $66,300 - $69,000 Annually

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 Employer and Alumni Relations (EAR) team within the Center for Career Education (CCE) is dedicated to helping 700+ employers recruit undergraduate students and alumni Columbia College, Columbia Engineering, and the School of General Studies for full and part-time employment and internships. The team also markets the unique talents and skills of Columbia undergraduates attracting a wide array of employers, in a diverse range of industries, nationally and internationally, to recruit students from the schools served by CCE.

The Employer and Alumni Relations team works closely with employers to simplify and maximize their recruitment efforts by:

Consulting with organizations to understand their immediate and future hiring needs.
Developing targeted recruitment strategies designed to access Columbia talent, including on-campus recruiting, career fairs, a job/internship listing service (LionSHARE), industry showcases, connecting with student clubs, in-person/on-campus options, and virtual.
Providing a variety of effective promotional resources.

Responsibilities

Working in a team-based environment to build relationships with employers and alumni interested in engaging in both in-person and virtual career programs and activities managed through CCE. These activities will range from recruiting activities such as career fairs, information sessions, on-campus recruiting etc.; and other career development programs designed to help Columbia students acquire new competencies and skills to support their overall career development.
Maintain an Industry Focus for a given industry or areas of career interest to Columbia students. In line with strategic priorities, conduct proactive outreach to employers and alumni encouraging them to develop opportunities for Columbia students. Plan employer visits locally and nationally to present Columbia undergraduate students, deepen industry connections, and highlight Columbia as a recruiting destination.
Report on industry and employer trends; provide information and data on employers to staff at CCE, Columbia students, and other key stakeholders as required. Maintain connections to student advisers at CCE and provide them with updated industry information through in-person and virtual meetings. Manage employer interface with on-campus recruiting where required.
Disseminate employer trends and other data broadly through in-person meetings, online and using CCE's Salesforce Client Relationship Management system.
Manage a cohort of employers who come to campus to recruit Columbia students annually. Manage logistics remotely and via CCE's online recruiting system LionSHARE, act as their first point of contact for recruiting, monitor student engagement and marketing efforts and troubleshoot as required. Work with the Administration & Planning team to implement effective processes to manage employer billing for recruiting and career events.
Collaborate with the EAR Team to manage alumni volunteer programs as required e.g., mentoring, practice interviewing, etc.
Collaborate with the Experiential Education Team at CCE to source employers to participate in internship programs, host site visits, and lead exploration-focused workshops and information sessions.
Participate in CCE's student career advising initiatives, including Quick Questions. Develop and deliver innovative programs, media, workshops and other opportunities to help students learn more about given industry focus area.
Work with CCE’s Communications & Event Management team to help plan and coordinate employer events such as career fairs and industry showcases, assisting in everything from employer communication, to logistics planning and outreach to students through clubs and organizations. Lead assessment initiatives for designated events.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, and 2-4 years of related experience.
Valid Driver's license and ability to travel on behalf of Career Education to develop and maintain relationships with employers as necessary.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent relationship management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with diverse populations.
Some evening work during the fall and spring semesters is required.

**Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be reviewed.**

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.
3-5 years of related experience, such as experience in career services, corporate recruiting, college relations, customer service, operations, and/or marketing.
Experience organizing large events.
Technical expertise to design processes, databases and data reporting and analysis preferred. Experience with Handshake and Salesforce CRM.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Original Job Description

Job Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule:
Building:
Salary Range: $66,300 - $69,000 Annually

Position Summary

The Employer and Alumni Relations team works closely with employers to simplify and maximize their recruitment efforts by:

Consulting with organizations to understand their immediate and future hiring needs.
Developing targeted recruitment strategies designed to access Columbia talent, including on-campus recruiting, career fairs, a job/internship listing service (LionSHARE), industry showcases, connecting with student clubs, in-person/on-campus options, and virtual.
Providing a variety of effective promotional resources.

Responsibilities

Working in a team-based environment to build relationships with employers and alumni interested in engaging in both in-person and virtual career programs and activities managed through CCE. These activities will range from recruiting activities such as career fairs, information sessions, on-campus recruiting etc.; and other career development programs designed to help Columbia students acquire new competencies and skills to support their overall career development.
Maintain an Industry Focus for a given industry or areas of career interest to Columbia students. In line with strategic priorities, conduct proactive outreach to employers and alumni encouraging them to develop opportunities for Columbia students. Plan employer visits locally and nationally to present Columbia undergraduate students, deepen industry connections, and highlight Columbia as a recruiting destination.
Report on industry and employer trends; provide information and data on employers to staff at CCE, Columbia students, and other key stakeholders as required. Maintain connections to student advisers at CCE and provide them with updated industry information through in-person and virtual meetings. Manage employer interface with on-campus recruiting where required.
Disseminate employer trends and other data broadly through in-person meetings, online and using CCE's Salesforce Client Relationship Management system.
Manage a cohort of employers who come to campus to recruit Columbia students annually. Manage logistics remotely and via CCE's online recruiting system LionSHARE, act as their first point of contact for recruiting, monitor student engagement and marketing efforts and troubleshoot as required. Work with the Administration & Planning team to implement effective processes to manage employer billing for recruiting and career events.
Collaborate with the EAR Team to manage alumni volunteer programs as required e.g., mentoring, practice interviewing, etc.
Collaborate with the Experiential Education Team at CCE to source employers to participate in internship programs, host site visits, and lead exploration-focused workshops and information sessions.
Participate in CCE's student career advising initiatives, including Quick Questions. Develop and deliver innovative programs, media, workshops and other opportunities to help students learn more about given industry focus area.
Work with CCE’s Communications & Event Management team to help plan and coordinate employer events such as career fairs and industry showcases, assisting in everything from employer communication, to logistics planning and outreach to students through clubs and organizations. Lead assessment initiatives for designated events.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, and 2-4 years of related experience.
Valid Driver's license and ability to travel on behalf of Career Education to develop and maintain relationships with employers as necessary.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent relationship management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with diverse populations.
Some evening work during the fall and spring semesters is required.

**Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be reviewed.**

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.
3-5 years of related experience, such as experience in career services, corporate recruiting, college relations, customer service, operations, and/or marketing.
Experience organizing large events.
Technical expertise to design processes, databases and data reporting and analysis preferred. Experience with Handshake and Salesforce CRM.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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