Assistant Director, Employer Relations

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School is seeking an energetic business savvy professional to join the Employer Relations team in our newly formed Corporate and Strategic Partnerships department! We are seeking an Assistant Director Employer Relations who builds and maintains relationships with employer organization for student internship and permanent employment, manages employer/student interactions, coach's students on job search strategy, assists the director with all office initiatives, programming and strategic planning. The Assistant Director Employer Relations is charged with building the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School brand as a source of talent for employers and with educating students about the hiring processes, timing, and competencies which will allow them to thrive in a competitive employment market. This role will also be a valued partner in the knowledge sharing and growth of industry insights in the assigned industry space, internally to Carey colleagues. This position is based in Washington, DC.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Employer Relations/Development

• Develops and manages ongoing relationships with companies, organizations and agencies, domestically and internationally, in assigned industry area, that leads to employment opportunities (internships and full-time) for students. Assists Director with developing employer relations strategy, including target organizations and plans for connecting with them.
  
• Manages relationships with recruiters and hiring managers in their portfolio, identify new employers and develop relationships with them. Record and manage contacts in CRM.
  
• Share insight on top employment options and employers in industry coverage space with leadership at Carey.
  
• Networks with alumni and others sources within assigned area to strengthen and broaden relationships.
  
• Coordinates with employer partners to conduct on-campus employer focused events, info sessions, on-campus interviews, etc.
  
• Analyzes relevant recruiting data and determines trends to target specific companies.
  
• Markets students to specific companies based on student interest and qualifications, and hiring organizations recruitment need.
  
• Educates employers on best ways to connect with students and on tools available to employers for student interaction and evaluation.
  
• Collects feedback from employers and students on employer events to ensure quality delivery and mutual satisfaction. Use feedback to make necessary adjustments.
  
• Collaborates with other internal stakeholders (Academic Programs, Advising, Student Affairs, Experiential Learning and Alumni Relations, etc.) on projects as necessary.
  
• Researches and stays informed in national, state and local hiring practices, employment trends and other labor related issues for appropriate industry verticals.
  
• Represents Carey at regional and national functions which contribute to the mission of Career Development and the Employer Relations team.
  
• Partner with faculty who teach subject matter related to industry coverage areas to share and engage industry contacts on campus.
  

Student Facing Initiatives

• Provide scaled/group student advising/coaching in the area of job search strategy, industry insights, interview preparation, etc.
  
• Creation and management of industry and employer specific job search and interview preparation events and workshops.
  
• Determine readiness for direct employer interface and assist in connecting students directly with employers, alumni, etc.
  

Corporate & Strategic Partnership Project Responsibility

• Assume responsibility for one or more projects within the Corporate and Strategic Partnership Office. Potential projects include but are not limited to
  
• Employer communication; prepare and regularly distribute communication to employer partners.
  
• Management of the Career Advisory Committee.
  
• Strategic employer partnership planning.
• Growing and maintaining partnerships with professional associations and industry consortiums.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to work with individuals and groups and prepare and deliver presentations.
  
• Must be proficient with technology (MS Office Suite) and interested in identifying and adopting technology to reach and connect with target audiences.
  
• Well-developed interpersonal marketing and communications skills.
  
• Open, friendly, personable demeanor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Five years related experience, preferably in career services, human resources, and/or recruiting.
• Additional education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources or closely related field strongly preferred.
• Masters degree in human resources, business related field or MBA.

Classified Title: Employer Outreach Specialist
Working Title: ​​​​​​​Assistant Director, Employer Relations

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $54,080-$74,390-$94,710 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 with some evenings and weekends as needed to support business needs
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: ​​​​​​​Hybrid/District of Columbia
Department name: ​​​​​​​Corporate and Strategic Partnerships
Personnel area: Carey Business School

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

EEO is the Law
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