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Job Summary

Reporting to the AVP, the Associate Director will manage and lead the employer relations team for the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD). This position will create a plan for cultivating and maintaining employer relationships for full-time, co-op, internship, and Arch away opportunities for Rensselaer students. The team will build and maintain employer relationships across all industry sectors – private, non-profit and government. The Associate Director will continually identify ways to engage employers with the Institute with the goal of developing long-term relationships that support the CCPD initiatives and institutional priorities.  Travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree 
• Five (5) years or more experience in a corporate/industry or university career services environment
• Supervisory experience

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.(Example a relevant bachelor's degree plus a total of 9 years of experience as described above)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience cultivating and maintaining employer relationships for on-campus recruiting and experiential learning

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated computer competency with MS Office, assessment software (survey tools), databases and career services management systems, or client relationship management systems
• Knowledge and ability to research and perform advanced searches for occupational and industry information
• A dynamic, professional demeanor with exceptional organizational, written, and public speaking skills
• Ability to oversee multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Motivated/enthusiastic work style with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a broad range of internal and external constituents
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and serve as an advocate for diversity

Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Knowledge of university relationship programs and how employers recruit on college campuses

Shift

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

Travel

Driving

Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $80,000 - $90,000 / yr

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).