Director, Corporate Development & Engagement (Rochester)

Strategic Leadership And Vision For Corporate Strategy

The University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share : equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location : 244 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening : Regular

Time Type : Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Department : 200209 Greene Center for Career Education

Work Shift : UR - Day (United States of America)

Range : UR URG 113

Compensation Range : $77,216.00 - $115,824.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries / hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

General Summary : Provides strategic leadership and vision for UR's corporate strategy and engagement, employer development, recruitment programs, and alumni engagement. Lead initiatives to strengthen and expand internship pipelines, full-time opportunities and other experiential learning opportunities. Create, organize, and facilitate data-driven, outcomes-first hiring initiatives. Priorities include employer outreach strategy, employer segmentation and development, mechanisms for employer and alumni involvement, and employer consultation. Oversees coordination of program and initiative evaluation, outcomes, statistics and data for reporting and tracking. Stewards' relationships with employers and alumni. Serves as part of forecasting management team.

Employer + Alumni Engagement Strategy

• Sets the strategic vision for the employer, alumni and industry engagement and lead all staff in developing and implementing shared strategic priorities; monitor and report progress toward strategic goals and objectives.
• Leads the comprehensive department corporate engagement strategy and coordination at the University. Coordinates efforts with campus offices to ensure efficient relationship management and development with employers and community members.
• Leads strategy for in-person and virtual recruitment programs necessary to expand internship and employment opportunities for students ensuring a mutually beneficial experience.
• Consults and effectively collaborates regularly with staff to share industry and employer insights to create / implement services and programs that anticipate or respond to trends in the preparation, recruiting and hiring of students.
• Conducts gap analysis of employer and alumni engagement and recruiting efforts; implement initiatives to address any potential gaps.
• Evaluates regularly employer and student recruiting policies and student privacy policies in accordance with professional association standards (NACE) as necessary; communicate to students and employers as appropriate.

Relationship Development + Management

Leadership & Supervision

Project Management / Administrative Duties

Other Duties As Assigned

Minimum Education & Experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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