The University of Denver is building an advancement enterprise that mirrors the excellence of our great institution. Advancement efforts at DU have a tremendous impact through our relationships with DUs remarkable students, dedicated donors, inspiring alumni, engaged families, and wonderful friends. DU is committed to building and fostering a culture of deep engagement and philanthropy in support of our institution as we implement the DU IMPACT 2025 vision. The University of Denver and DU Advancement deeply value inclusive excellence, recognizing that its success is dependent on how well it values, engages, and includes the rich diversity of constituents. You can learn more about inclusive excellence at the University of Denver by visiting The Cultural Centers digital home. As a part of that effort, we are continuing to grow a team of inclusive, collaborative, inquisitive, innovative, ethical, and transparent advancement professionals who value inclusivity and who possess a deep respect for one another and for our shared profession.
Advancement efforts at the University of Denver have a tremendous impact for our students and our community through enhanced resources secured from donors for scholarships, faculty positions, pioneering programs, and innovative facilities. Building lifelong relationships with our alumni, families, and friends is also a high institutional priority, understanding that consistent engagement and outreach efforts year after year will be required to build the culture of engagement and philanthropy that the University seeks. Advancement professionals at the University of Denver are relationship-focused, alumni and donor-centric, collaborative, ethical, and results-oriented. We are committed to unwavering standards of excellence and consistently challenge ourselves and each other to strive toward higher levels of achievement.
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Employer Connections, the Assistant Director will build relationships on behalf of DU with local, national, and global employers by developing unique strategic recruiting plans. These plans will include the coordination of all aspects of the on-campus recruiting program including the planning and execution of; opportunities for student site visits, internships, co-ops, full-time employment, student projects, customized programming (info sessions and meet ups), driving employer attendance to career fairs, executive education opportunities, and developing new and creative ways to connect employers to the DU community. The Assistant Director will also develop strong internal ties throughout the University of Denver as an employer expert who will help employers connect with faculty, staff, and programs. Not only will they represent DU to employers, they will also represent employers to DU staff and faculty. They will also partner as a liaison to employer relations professionals embedded in the Sturm College of Law, Daniels College of Business, and Korbel School of International Studies. The Employer Connections team consists of two Assistant Directors. One Assistant Director manages relationships with industries seeking our STEM students and the other manages relationship with employers seeking our students within our College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences.
The successful candidate must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, busy, multi-tasking environment and work with different teams within the Career & Professional Development community. Must be available to work some evenings with responsibilities to assist with employers and events. Must demonstrate a commitment to the principles of multiculturalism and diversity through involvement and participation in university/division-wide projects and initiatives. To review Inclusive Excellence at DU, please visit http://www.du.edu/cme/ie_du.html
This position is eligible for hybrid work.
Essential Functions
Employer Relations
- Create, maintain, and enhance existing and new employer relationships from assigned industry sectors developing both domestic and international internship, co-op and full-time employment opportunities for students and alumni.
- Work directly and independently with employer representatives and decision makers to evaluate and understand their recruiting needs and perform needs analysis.
- Develop creative, customized recruiting plans and manage deliverables.
- Create strategies to develop employer partnerships for industry-specific career opportunities in conjunction with academic departments and alumni.
- Assist with event planning and promotion for employer related events.
- Work creatively to host employers on campus, in a wide variety of ways, that cater to both the need of the employer as well as the needs of our student population.
- Assist Executive Director in leading external and internal employer related meetings.
Partnerships & University Citizenship
- Manage relationships and build partnerships across the university including other internal career services offices, faculty and staff.
- Serve as an active and collaborative partner to all central and unit-based advancement functions and other campus colleagues, to foster strategic, effective, and collaborative practices.
- Act as subject matter expert in relation to assigned industries, maintaining continued knowledge of the local, regional and national trends in those industries
- Model One DU leadership.
Operations & Communications Program Support
- Manages all aspects of the On-campus Recruiting Program and the events that are generated through outreach
- Including coordination with advancement support teams (marketing, events, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from employers, staff, faculty, students, alumni, and the general public in an engaging and professional manner.
- High level of emotional intelligence demonstrated in previous work experiences, as well as outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Knowledge of current employment and economic trends.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, exhibiting strategic thinking, sound judgment, initiative, and flexibility.
- Knowledge of pertinent EEO laws and National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles for Professional Conduct.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with systems, databases, software, social media, and technologies used to manage employers, recruiting, including career management systems such as 12Twenty, Handshake, Symplicity or other similar technologies.
- Ability to be entrepreneurial, creative, and comfortable with change.
- Demonstrated customer service background.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education or work experience (Veterans with equivalent combination of military certification/education and experience may substitute for the degree qualification).
- 3 years of professional work experience in employer relations, recruiting, sales or related field.
- Proven experience building successful relationships with external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree, specifically in a business, public relations, or communications-related field.
- 5 years of professional work experience in employer relations, sales, recruiting or related field.
- Experience in a higher education, or similarly complex environment, e.g., military, corporate or non-profit organizations.
Working Environment
- Eligible for hybrid work
- Standard office environment
- Noise level is quiet to moderate
Physical Activities
- Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., some nights and weekends as required. This position is eligible for hybrid work.
Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) April 24, 2023.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 10.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university’s complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non-discrimination-statement .
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Advertised: April 06, 2023
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