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Manager, Employer Relations & Industry Advising

Employer
Georgetown University
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
Jun 25, 2019

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Industry
Education
Function
Management
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

The Manager of Employer Relations & Student Advising connects students with employers and alumni to provide educational programs and promote job and internship opportunities for students. S/he engages in employer development efforts for business-related industries (accounting, consulting, finance, marketing and real estate) to increase employer representation in programs and services such as on-campus interviewing, job postings, career fairs, networking events, and presentations. The Manager of Employer Relations & Student Advising has duties that include but are not limited to:

Employer Development
  • Engages in employer development for assigned industries to increase employer participation in key functions such as on-campus interviewing, job and internship postings, career fairs, presentations, and networking events.
  • Designs employer development strategies with the Associate Director for Employer Relations and other industry advisers to increase diversity of employers and industries available to students and alumni.
  • Maintains appropriate statistics for employer outreach and development.
  • Facilitates relationships between employers and the university community, including students, faculty, staff, the Office of Advancement, and the Board of Regents.


Career Programming
  • Plans and implements additional career programs including industry weeks, niche career fairs, and networking events as assigned.
  • Develops and implements strategies to recruit students, alumni, employers, and other professionals to participate in events.
  • Provides summaries of events to Associate Director for Employer Relations.


Student Advising
  • Provides one-on-one, group, phone, and email advising services to students and alumni seeking to identify job and internship opportunities in assigned industries.
  • Communicates with relevant employer, faculty, alumni, and other contacts to be knowledgeable about job and internship opportunities and trends in assigned career fields.
  • Develops appropriate communication strategies (for example, via the center's email newsletters) and informational materials to inform students about opportunities and employment trends in these fields.
  • Participates in industry adviser meetings and conducts internal training's for other staff members on trends in assigned industries and job search strategies.
  • Participates in drop-in appointments to provide assistance to constituents representing all stages of the career development process.
  • Guides students on the effective use of Career Center resources in order to enhance students' understanding of the job market and to facilitate placement in full time and internship positions.


Liaison & Departmental Responsibilities
  • Serves as primary liaison to assigned offices and/or student groups.
  • Advises and assists in the creation and organization of strategic planning objectives, leads discussions for appropriate segments of the plan, and develops outlines of budgets for implementation.
  • Participates in career fairs, open houses, employer presentations, networking and other special programs, and university events as needed.
  • Represents Georgetown and the center in local and national professional associations and conferences to stay current with industry standards and to ensure that the center's initiatives anticipate and respond to student and market changes.


Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree; a Master's degree is preferred
  • 2 - 4 years of experience in a position that includes recruitment, advising, employer development, career counseling, program development, higher education, or a related field
  • Possess a dynamic and professional demeanor with exceptional organization, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to oversee multiple tasks with attention to detail and a motivated/enthusiastic work style
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a broad range of internal and external constituents including students, employers, alumni, faculty, and staff
  • Ability to conduct case-style interviews (often used but consulting and financial services organizations) is strongly preferred

Company

Founded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect, Georgetown University is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Georgetown today is a major student-centered, international, research university offering respected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on its three campuses in Washington, DC.

Georgetown University is a leading employer in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and offers prospective employees an opportunity to work with the best and the brightest in a caring, diverse and intellectually stimulating campus environment. The University is world renowned for its academic and research programs which provide our faculty and staff with unprecedented career challenges and growth opportunities. Enjoy working with our students and professional colleagues who are proud of their accomplishments and strive to be leaders in their respective fields.

Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY OFFERS ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS, INCLUDING A TUITION ASSISTANCE PLAN.


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Company info
Website
Telephone
2026872008
Location
37th & O Streets, NW
Suite 1200A
Washington
DC
20057
US

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