Assistant Director of Employer Relations

Position Focus :

The Yale Office of Career Strategy (OCS) provides comprehensive career development assistance to students and alumni in Yale College, the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, and postdoctoral scholars.

The Assistant Director of Employer Relations will work closely with the Director of Employer Relations to define, develop and implement an employer outreach and engagement program.

This will include identifying prospective employers, developing outreach plans, and deepening existing relationships that will lead to additional full-time and internship opportunities for Yale students and alumni.

The Assistant Director will partner with colleagues in OCS and across the University to ensure effective development of employer relationships.

This may include faculty and colleagues in the Yale Alumni Association, Yale Office of Development, the professional schools, and various Yale Centers.

Essential Duties

1. Plans, coordinates and implements programs for a particular school or college in one or more of the following areas : financial aid, career services, and / or admissions.

2. Recommends short- and long-term administrative and department goals. 3. Determines student eligibility in one or more of the following areas : federal loan programs, school grants, job placement opportunities, and / or admissions.

4. Provides guidance, advice and counseling in one or more of the following areas : academic, admissions, career, and financial matters for students, faculty and prospective students.

5. Initiates, designs and implements operational systems to maintain and monitors student records and / or applicant records.

6. Reviews and approves all written material for publication or press release. 7. Organizes workshops and on and off campus recruitment events in one or more of the following areas : career services, admissions, and / or financial aid.

8. Supervises day to day operation of services; determines priorities and maintain workflow. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and four years of experience in a related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill / Ability 1 :

Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Required Skill / Ability 2 :

Proficient to advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required Skill / Ability 3 :

Demonstrated technical skills including job posting and event platforms (e.g., Symplicity CSM), constituent databases, and social media tools.

Ability to conduct basic Internet research in order to identify trends and opportunities.

Required Skill / Ability 4 :

Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Required Skill / Ability 5 :

Candidates should be comfortable developing relationships throughout Yale and with external organizations. Ability to analyze data in order to drive decisions, or make recommendations.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills :

Master’s degree and 3-5 years of work experience in a relevant field (recruiting, career advising, event planning, business-to-business marketing).

Familiarity with campus recruitment practices and systems including diversity and inclusion recruiting principles.

Weekend Hours Required?

Evening Hours Required?

Drug Screen

Health Screening

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

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Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position.

Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement :

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.