Assistant Director Employer Relations
Company: The Johns Hopkins University
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 1, 2025
Job Description:
JHU Carey Business School has a new opportunity for a business
savvy professional in the Washington, D.C. area for the position of
Assistant Director Employer Relations.This position builds and
maintains relationships with employer organizations for student
internship and permanent employment in the financial services and
real estate industries, manages employer/student interactions,
counsels students on job search strategy, and assists the director
with all office initiatives, programming, and strategic planning.
The Assistant Director for Employer Relations is charged with
building the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School brand as a source
of talent for employers and with educating students about the
hiring processes, timing, and competencies which will allow them to
thrive in a competitive employment market. This role will also be a
valued partner in the knowledge sharing and growth of industry
insights in the assigned industry space internally to Carey
colleagues. This modified hybrid position is based in Washington,
DC.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesEmployer Relations/Development
- 65%
- Develops and manages ongoing relationships with companies,
organizations, and agencies, domestically and internationally, in
assigned industry area, that leads to employment opportunities
(internships and full-time) for students. Assists Director with
developing employer relations strategy, including target
organizations and plans for connecting with them.
- Manages relationships with recruiters and hiring managers in
their portfolio, identifies new employers and develops
relationships with them. Records and manages contacts in CRM.
- Shares insight on top employment options and employers in
industry coverage space with leadership at Carey.
- Networks with alumni and other sources within assigned area to
strengthen and broaden relationships.
- Coordinates with employer partners to conduct on-campus
employer-focused events, info sessions, on-campus interviews,
etc.
- Analyzes relevant hiring and outcome data and determines trends
to target specific companies. Builds core company list using a
data-informed approach to identify organizations that have talent
needs in line with Carey's talent pool.
- Markets students to specific companies based on student
interest and qualifications, and hiring organization's recruitment
needs.
- Educates employers on best ways to connect with students and on
tools available to employers for student interaction and
evaluation.
- Collects feedback from employers and students on employer
events to ensure quality delivery and mutual satisfaction. Uses
feedback to make necessary adjustments.
- Collaborates with other internal stakeholders (Programs &
Advising, Alumni Relations, etc.) on projects as necessary.
- Researches and stays informed in national, state, and local
hiring practices, employment trends, and other labor-related issues
for appropriate industry verticals.
- Represents Carey at regional and national functions which
contribute to strengthening corporate and strategic
partnerships.
- Partners with faculty who teach subject matter related to
industry coverage areas to share and engage industry contacts on
campus.Student Facing Initiatives - 20%
- Provides scaled/group student advising/coaching in the area of
job search strategy, industry insights, interview preparation,
etc.
- Creates and manages industry and employer-specific job search
and interview preparation events and workshops.
- Determines readiness for direct employer interface and assists
in connecting students directly with employers, alumni, etc.Career
Development Project Responsibility - 15%
- Assumes responsibility for one or more projects within the
Employer Relations office. Potential projects include but are not
limited to:
- Employer communication; prepares and regularly distributes
communication to employer partners.
- Growing and maintaining partnerships with professional
associations and industry consortiums. Attends industry-aligned
events and conferences to represent the Carey Business School and
make company connections.
- Participates in graduate employment survey efforts.
- Other duties as assigned.Special Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities
- Ability to work with individuals and groups and prepare and
deliver presentations.
- Must be proficient with technology (MS Office Suite) and
interested in identifying and adopting technology to reach and
connect with target audiences.
- Well-developed interpersonal marketing and communications
skills.
- Open, friendly, personable attitude.Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Five years related experience, preferably in career services,
human resources, and/or recruiting.
- Additional education may substitute for experience to the
extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.Preferred
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in human resources, business-related field, or
MBA.Classified Title: Employer Outreach SpecialistJob Posting Title
(Working Title): Assistant Director Employer
RelationsRole/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MDStarting Salary Range: $55,800
- $97,600 Annually ($82,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)Employee
group: Full TimeSchedule: Monday-Friday with occasional weekend and
evening hours to support department eventsFLSA Status:
ExemptLocation: Hybrid/District of ColumbiaDepartment name:
Corporate and Strategic PartnershipsPersonnel area: Carey Business
School
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