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Position Function:

The Assistant Director of Employer Relations and Career Readiness position reports to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the College of Business with additional accountability to the Associate Director of Career Services and Programs at the Career Center. The position oversees the development and delivery of high-quality career advising practices through training and support of Business Experience Coordinators in the College of Business. This role assists in building and maintaining relationships across the College of Business and Career Center. This position coordinates activities related to the career programs, events, and services across all departments in the College of Business. This role works closely with each department to recruit and engage employers in the business sector and assists the Career Center Employer Relations team in connecting with employers and alumni for on-campus recruiting activities and approving relevant job postings. Additional duties and responsibilities may change as programs are added and/or enhanced or as needs dictate.

Salary Grade:  15

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing employer partners who recruit College of Business students, proactively identify, recruit, and engage new employer partners to expand internship and job opportunities, and serve as a primary liaison between employers and the college for recruiting activities, including on-campus and virtual engagement.
2. Represent the college at employer events, career fairs, and professional meeting to promote student talent and strengthen partnerships, collaborate with alumni and corporate stakeholders to enhance employer engagement strategies, and develop targeted outreach initiatives aligned with industry trends and workforce demands.
3. Design, implement, and continuously improve training programs for Business Experience Coordinators focused on resume development, career exploration, job search strategies, and professional readiness, provide ongoing coaching, resources, and quality assurance to ensure consistent, high-impact career advising services, and monitor outcomes and recommend enhancements based on student and employer feedback.
4. Collaborate with College of Business faculty and staff to integrate career readiness competencies into the student experience, develop scalable resources, worships, and tools to support student success in career preparation, and analyze career outcomes data to inform programming and improve student placement rates.
5. Provide comprehensive career counseling and coaching through one -on-one appointments and in groups on career related topics including major and career exploration, resume/cover letter critiques, job and internship search strategies, applying to graduate and professional school, mock interviews, networking, and addressing any additional needs of students and alumni within their respective college.
6. Serve as career center liaison to students, on campus faculty/ staff, employers, and alumni and stay up to date on academic majors/tracks/trends/for assigned area(s).
7. Participate in orientations, program requests, as well as campus-engagement activities.
8. Assists with population-specific Career Fairs and/or events.
9. Coordinates and manages software solutions and physical resources for resumes, interviewing, and career development.
10. Provide staffing support for Career Center and College of Business career fairs and events that promote the career development of students and alumni.
11. Market upcoming events, fairs, workshops, and resources to students through Connections, departmental contacts, and college/major-specific listservs.
12. Update student records in Connections on a case-by-case basis.
13. Meet with students to complete necessary cooperative education and/or internship paperwork; coordinate with Cooperative Education Office to complete paperwork process.
14. Assist the Manager of Assessment an Technology in the collection of First Destination Survey data.
15. Stay current on domestic and international job market trends, best practices in higher education career services and ethical guidelines within the career services profession.
16. Align student and employer needs to maximize the effectiveness of recruiting processes for both parties and provide excellent services in order to build strong employer partnerships.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education - Bachelor's degree with a focus in Business or a related field
Experience - 3 years experience in Corporate / Business / Higher Education

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, or closely related fields.

Ten plus years Corporate / Executive experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Corporate recruiting practices, resume writing, career coaching, relationship building with corporate and small business.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

No unusual physical requirement with no requirement for heavy lifting. Majority work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility. Routine deadlines with sufficient lead times; variance in work volume both seasonal and predictable; prioritizing responsibilities based on urgency can be anticipated; multi-staffed office with various interruptions; occasional exposure to demands and pressures from individuals other than immediate supervisor. Job frequently requires verbal communication, audible attention and stationary positioning.

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants must apply on line at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current resume, or curriculum vitae, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

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