Coordinator of Employer Engagement & Career Development : Herbert College of Agriculture-24000001WZ
Description
Coordinator of Employer Engagement & Career Development
Herbert College of Agriculture
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
The Herbert College of Agriculture (Herbert) is currently seeking applications for a Coordinator of Employer Engagement & Career Development.
MR10 / Exempt / Regular / Knoxville Campus
Application Process :
To apply, please submit your application electronically via the link provided. Your application should include a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for the position, a resume, and a list of at least 3 professional references.
Review of applications will begin on October 4th. Please submit your application on or before September 30th for best consideration.
About Herbert :
Herbert educates and prepares students for leading personally satisfying lives as productive members of society with emphasis on careers in the agricultural, environmental, life, and social sciences.
Both Herbert and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville are growing-it’s a great time to become a Vol!
Position Overview :
As the Coordinator of Employer Engagement and Career Development, you will play a key role in enhancing career opportunities for Herbert students by cultivating strong relationships with employers, both locally and nationally.
This role will spearhead efforts to connect students with internships, full-time employment, and career resources while ensuring close collaboration with faculty, alumni, and key campus partners.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and implement strategic plans to engage with employers, create impactful partnerships, and expand internship and career opportunities for students.
- Maintain and cultivate relationships with existing and new employers, serving as the primary liaison between employers and Herbert's career resources.
- Organize and lead career fairs, networking events, company site visits, and other initiatives to connect students with potential employers.
- Collaborate with UT’s Center for Career Development, the Herbert Advancement team, faculty, and other campus partners to enhance career development opportunities and student success.
- Manage and promote the Handshake platform for job postings, ensuring its optimal use by both students and employers.
- Facilitate career-readiness programs, such as workshops, interview preparation, and job search training, to support student professional development.
- Collect and analyze internship, employment outcomes, and employer engagement data to inform strategic decisions and share insights with stakeholders.
- Represent Herbert in relevant career organizations and serve on committees to support campus-wide career initiatives.
To be successful in this role, candidates should possess :
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with private and public employers, faculty, and students.
- Proficiency with reporting and data management software.
- Skilled in event organization and management.
- Ability to work with social media to promote career-related events and opportunities.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.
Our ideal candidate has :
- Knowledge of recruitment and hiring practices within private and public sectors.
- Experience in teaching guest lectures and leveraging artificial intelligence tools for operational efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications :
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Life Sciences, Construction Science, or a related field.
- Two years of experience working with students in higher education or private industry (Two years of related experience as part of a graduate program may equate for up to one year of experience).
Preferred Qualifications :
- A Master’s Degree or background / experience in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Life Sciences, Construction Science, or a related field.
- Experience in hiring, supervising, and / or human resources.
Student Services
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization
Herbert College Of Agriculture-Admin
Schedule
Full-timeCampus / InstituteInstitute of Agriculture
Job Posting
Sep 24, 2024, 9 : 18 : 32 AM
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