ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT, Questrom School of Business, Feld Center for Industry Alliances

Tracking Code22500110980520Job Description

As part of the Feld Center for Industry Alliances and reporting directly to the Director of Employer Engagement for the Feld Center, the main goals of the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement are (1) to enhance and expand virtual, on and off-campus employer/alumni engagement by maintaining strong relationships and executing high-quality employer events, (2) to act as a first point of contact for general recruiting inquiries and inbound recruiting activities and (3) to supervise a Senior Program Coordinator who is responsible for effective general office operations and budget management. The incumbent shall liaise with employers, staff, alumni, faculty, and students in order to support department initiatives and operations, as well as enhance employer-partner relationships. The role is the main point of contact for employers regarding (but not limited to) job postings and all Questrom recruiting activity.

The Questrom School of Business believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. To that, we are especially eager to have join our ranks a colleague who supports our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is inclusive, equitable, diverse, and a place where all constituents can thrive. The Questrom School of Business seeks to continue diversifying our faculty, student and staff ranks, recognizing that diversity of experience and thought deepens the intellectual endeavor.

Please include a cover letter to be considered.

Required Skills

B.A./B.S. degree required, exceptional oral and written communication skills. Proficient in MS Office software, detailed oriented and organized, and excellent customer service skills. Ability to meet tight deadlines, take initiative, think strategically, work independently, and be proactive. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities and multiple constituents simultaneously. Prior experience with Handshake and/or Salesforce a plus. Project Management experience and knowledge of Trello preferred. Three to five years of experience in corporate relations, career counseling, and/or recruiting/employer engagement. Large event management experience is a big plus. Candidate must be able to work occasional early mornings (8am start) and evenings (until 8pm), and one or two weekends during the academic year during peak recruiting season (Fall: September November and Spring: January April). Remote work up to two days per week is offered throughout the calendar year.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty, will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the Back2BU site.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job LocationBOSTON, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular