Associate Director, Employer Engagement

College of William & Mary; Williamsburg, Virginia (VA, MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of William & Mary seeks an Associate Director, Employer Engagement to enhance corporate partnerships and support graduate business students. This role involves strategic leadership in employer engagement initiatives, focusing on building relationships across various industries to improve career outcomes for students.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Educational assistance

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate/employer relations, human resources, or job development.
• Ability to work independently while managing complex projects.
• Exceptional communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote corporate visibility and cultivate employer accounts.
• Develop relationships for MBA and Specialty Masters candidates.
• Lead alumni and employer outreach efforts.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Management

Data Analysis

Strategic Marketing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Master’s degree in business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Handshake

Zoom

LinkedIn

Job description

Unit Mission Statement

The mission of the Mason School of Business at William & Mary is to serve the Commonwealth, the nation, and the global community both by offering high-quality educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels and by creating and communicating new knowledge.

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Employer Engagement in collaboration with the Graduate Career Management Center’s ( GCMC ) Associate Dean, Career Services & Executive Director for Graduate Career Management and Senior Director, Employer & Alumni Career Engagement, promotes the external corporate visibility of the Raymond A. Mason School of Business focusing on cultivating employer accounts, to build, maintain and expand the employer recruiter base by developing relationships that enable the Master of Business Administration ( MBA ), Specialty Masters (Master of Accounting -MAcc and Master of Science in Business Analytics- MSBA ) candidate industry permanent full-time job and internship opportunities. Assist with converting internships to permanent vacancies, and work collaboratively with the Senior Director, Employer & Alumni Career Engagement to create or expand corporate partnerships and alumni relationships through the W&M Mason Career Champion Program to enhance the student to alumni interactions, improve career outcomes and exposure to the global business community.

The Associate Director, Employer Engagement position serves as the subject matter expert for employer engagement and is one the primary contacts with multiple industry employers, corporate partners and Mason School alumni with respect to programs for the recruitment of Mason graduate business students ( MBA , MAcc, MSBA ) for full-time and internship opportunities. This role embraces new career services initiatives and strategies consistent with the Mason School’s and Graduate Career Management Center’s mission, vision and strategic goals. Develops strategy, leads events and activities as the employer engagement lead and relationship manager for multiple industries including accounting, technology, energy, manufacturing, transportation/logistics, retail, energy, healthcare, and more in support graduate business students with a special focus on Specialty Masters Programs.

The Associate Director, Employer Engagement works in partnership with the Graduate Business Programs Office, Center for Military Transition and Advancement to support and deliver employer engagement experiences, such as information sessions, career treks, workshops, seminars, capstone support and summer boot camp program development. This position also focuses on supporting international students looking for career opportunities domestically and internationally. The role will also lead alumni and employer outreach efforts and will partner with employer engagement colleagues across William & Mary in support of holistic corporate engagement activities. The position takes an active role in leading relationships and opening breakthrough employer connections with local, regional, national professional, and international associations and organizations to support the career advancement of Mason School of Business students, while building and enhancing the reputation of the School and the graduate business programs in the employer community.

This Associate Director, Employer Engagement role exemplifies a high level of strategic leadership and operational expertise, designed to advance the Mason School’s employer engagement efforts. With a proven track record in corporate recruiting, business strategy, and employer relations, this position drives the growth of industry partnerships across sectors such as technology, energy, healthcare, and manufacturing. The role not only manages and expands a diverse portfolio of employer accounts but also leads strategic initiatives, campaigns and international student support programs. By shaping and executing proactive employer relations campaigns, this role helps to ensure robust recruiting pipelines and career outcomes for graduate students.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to work flexible hours with occasional travel.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed during special events, projects, evening programs and data reporting periods.

Essential Designation No

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Restricted?

Position Restricted? No, this is a continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited

Position Term

Position Term 12 month - Continuing

Position Months

Position Months Faculty or Staff: 12 month

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Experience in corporate/employer relations, human resources, corporate recruitment, or job development.
• Experience in managing corporate relations and alumni engagement initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and relationship management skills, including strategic marketing and presentations.
• Ability to work independently while managing complex projects.
• Advanced technical proficiency, particularly in data analysis and career management platforms, with a willingness to adopt new technologies usage.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data under federal, state, and University guidelines.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Office); Zoom and LinkedIn with the ability and willingness to learn new technologies including career management platforms such as Handshake.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business.
• Prior demonstrated success working with alumni/employers, building new corporate partners & career opportunities in multiple geographic US & global markets.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and articulate a vision and strategic approach for employer relationship building.
• Knowledge of global, industry-related college recruiting practices and trends, and demonstrate current knowledge on skills required, high growth market sectors, labor market issues, and immigration and employment laws.
• Experience with career services technology such as Handshake as well as providing students with tools/resources for initiating competitive job search strategies and tracking metrics.
• Strong knowledge related to online job search engines, graduate business trends and career management systems.
• Evidence of the ability to apply the highest level of customer service and support to corporate partners, alumni and employers and communication skills to build rapport and establish working relationships with others.

Is the position remote work eligible?

Is the position remote work eligible? Hybrid (works remotely at least 1 day per week but not full-time)

Remote Work Disclaimer

Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.

Advertised Pay Range

Advertised Pay Range Up to $75,000, commensurate with experience

Advertised Pay Range Statement

All hiring rates are commensurate with relevant experience up to the advertised amount considering internal alignment.

University Salary Range

University Salary Range U12

Benefits Summary Statement

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 04/25/2025

Review Begin Date

Review Begin Date 05/09/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Application Instructions

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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