Assistant Director for Employer Programs

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Norfolk, VA seeks an Assistant Director for Employer Programs to lead employer relations and campus recruitment initiatives. You will design programs, manage relationships with employers, and coordinate on-campus events to expand opportunities for students and alumni.

The role supports career exploration and development, offers guidance for internships and co-ops, and drives strategic goals across the Center for Career and Leadership Development (CCLD).

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of employer relations and university recruiting practices.
• Understanding of event planning processes and career center programs.
• Strong presentation and written communication skills with deadlines.
• Ability to work with employers in one-on-one and group settings.
• Experience with career coaching for students or adult learners.
• Familiarity with career development theories and NACM/NACE competencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with local, regional, national, and international employers.
• Design, implement and assess employer programs, events, and on‑campus recruitment activities.
• Support student and alumni access to full-time, part-time, internships, and co-ops.
• Collaborate with campus partners to meet strategic goals and employer needs.

Skills

Employer relations

Recruiting practices

Event planning

Career coaching

Presentation skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Higher Education, Human Services, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Title: Assistant Director for Employer Programs

Agency: VP STUDENT ENROLLMENT, ENGAGEMENT & SERVICES

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time:

Additional Detail

Job Description:

The Assistant Director for Employer Programs in the Center for Career and Leadership Development (CCLD) designs, implements, and evaluates industry-facing services and programs to advance student and alumni recruitment at ODU. The Assistant Director maintains relationships with employers and supports employer sourcing, employer education, and recruiting events through their efforts. This position plays a central role in a network of relationships that link employers and the campus community to increase the number and quality of employment opportunities available to students.

The Assistant Director for Employer Programs generates and curates information, resources, programs, processes, and services that increase student and alumni access and competitiveness for full-time jobs, part-time jobs, internships, cooperative education programs (co-ops), practica, apprenticeships, gig/contract work, and other forms of employment. This individual plans and executes employer recruitment events and programs, including career fairs and on-campus recruitment opportunities. In addition, the Assistant Director will participate in CCLD services and delivery of programs and support CCLD and Division strategic goals.

Given the nature of the positions in Student and Campus Life that provide support to student services and/or student-centered programs, the employee occupying this position may be required to work during a university closing. There may be occasions where the employee will be asked to work during university closings as directed by their supervisor. These instances may include working from a remote location (i.e., telework, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of highly effective employer relations, university recruiting (UR), and corporate recruiting practices, policies, procedures, workflows, and/or techniques. Understanding of basic event planning processes. Working knowledge of career center programs and processes.
• Considerable knowledge of generally accepted career coaching and/or counseling practices and techniques with college students, diverse adult learners, and working professionals. Working knowledge of career development theories, career readiness competencies (NACE), and high-impact career practices (NACM).
• Effective presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively meet deadlines and to provide outstanding customer service to varied stakeholder groups. Working knowledge of personal computers and network environments; word processing, spreadsheets, database software, electronic mail, internet use, and presentation software.
• The ability to work with current and prospective employers in one‑on‑one, small and large group settings. The ability to initiate and maintain relationships with local, regional, national, and international employers. The ability to support the career exploration and development needs of students and alumni in one‑on‑one or group settings.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Higher Education, Human Services, Counseling, or a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
• Considerable prior experience in employer relations and/or job development. Some prior experience in career coaching for college students or adult clients.

Additional Considerations:

• Some experience working with employers in recruitment, and hiring capacity.