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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