Associate Director, Employer Development & Relations

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• Resource Management - 30%

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All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Associate Director, Employer Development & Relations Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUAM AA - SA - Olinde Career Center (Jesse Gomez Downs (00004387)) Work Location: 0158 LSU Student Union Pay Grade: Professional Job Description: Louisiana State University invites applications for the position of Associate Director, Employer Development and Relations within the LSU Olinde Career Center (OCC). Reporting to the Senior Director, this position serves on the leadership team of the LSU Olinde Career Center and has primary responsibility for all employer relations and the employer outreach strategy for the office. The Associate Director, Employer Development and Relations plays a critical role in managing the execution of the university's centralized career services function. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE Leads the Employer Development and Relations team to strategically identify, cultivate, strengthen, and evaluate employer relationships to maximize student career opportunities. Directly supervises the Manager of Events, Manager of Employer Development, and On-Campus Recruiting Coordinator to provide comprehensive services to employers who seek to recruit talent through LSU. OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP Proactively expand employment opportunities for students LSU benefits from strong brand recognition and a reputation as a reliable source of talent. The Associate Director will lead the development of a strategy to increase the number of part-time jobs, internships, co-ops, and full-time positions available to LSU students. This work will require the Associate Director to evaluate and expand existing employer relationships, assess gaps in industry, and create an outreach framework that drives measurable growth in the volume and breadth of opportunities. Evolve the OCC's approach to employer engagement with the changing marketplace The landscape of early talent recruiting continues to shift rapidly, requiring new approaches, tools, and ways of thinking. The Associate Director for Employer Development and Relations will lead the charge for LSU to optimize employer and student engagement while ensuring the office remains agile and forward-looking in a competitive environment. Elevate LSU's reputation as a premier source of early talent and driver of student success Serving as a key advocate for LSU by positioning the university as a top destination for employers seeking early talent, the Associate Director will leverage both quantitative and qualitative employer engagement data to clearly articulate the return on investment of an LSU education to internal and external audiences. ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Demonstrates enthusiasm for meeting people and cultivating both existing and new relationships to actively promote LSU as a pipeline of talent. Builds trust with all stakeholders through clear communication, accountability, and a steady presence. Leads teams effectively by leveraging individual strengths to accomplish the goals of the office. Thinks strategically by analyzing data, exploring multiple paths forward, and developing flexible plans based on sound logic. Embraces change, challenges the status quo, and works persistently to advance the office. Builds subject matter expertise and establishes a reputation as an industry leader in the field. Demonstrates a commitment to high-quality work, professionalism, and results. Ensures decisions are rooted in what is best for students. ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PRIORITIES Three priorities guide our work in the Division of Student Affairs. Foremost, we maintain a commitment to quality which is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort. Every interaction we have with students should communicate care, relevance, polish, and attention to detail. We work to ensure every space, place, and staff-to-student interaction communicates a sense of home to students. Finally, we design programs, services, events, and experiences with everyone in mind .

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