Director, Employer Relations and Marketing

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia .  Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect.  We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.   

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Provide strategic and tactical leadership for Employer Relations, Marketing, and Employer Partnerships within the department of Career Planning and Development (CPD). This position oversees and supervises the following operational areas within the department: Employer Relations, Events, Marketing and Communications. Supports overall department strategic initiatives as directed by supervisor. This position serves as a hub between students, employers, faculty, staff, and alumni and works closely with all divisions on campus to effectively strategize department offerings. Consults with Executive Director regarding department relevant revenue generating budgets (Sales and Services, Foundation Employer Partnership program).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Work with Executive Director to review and develop policies and procedures to increase and strengthen engagement with employment communities, particularly within the Metro Atlanta region.
2. Work closely and collaboratively with Director of Career Advising and Planning to create recruiting targets for all position types
3. Guide development strategy and associated assessments related to recruiting functions on-campus and with career outreach programming, workshops, and other engagements
4. Work collaboratively with University leadership to maintain strategic partnerships in the community, creating pipelines for students in tandem with efforts of Academic Affairs and Economic Development at university and state levels
5. Work with Events and Outreach team to create calendar that guides campus partners to collaborate and plan early. Assess and report on event outcomes on a regular basis
6. Using CRM system, provide monthly reports on employer engagement activities and related outcomes. Provide other related report as requested
7. Actively engage in relevant professional organizations and committees (particularly within the University System of Georgia) and others in consultation with supervisor.

Educational Requirements
Masters' degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education in related program
Required Experience
Eight (8) years of experience in higher education or similar position or industry

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Programmatic management of educational programs spanning departments and divisions
Experience supervising and mentoring professional staff
Prior experience and ability to develop data-driven reports on employer engagement and event outcome metrics
Experience and familiarity with Career Services/Recruiting CRM systems (e.g. Handshake)

The budgeted salary range is $65,400 to $83,400. Offers are based on relevant experience. 

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

ABILITIES
Ability to effectively engage with a wide range of both on-campus and external constituents, including C-suite. May include presenting information to various groups
Able to maintain knowledge of Employer Relations field within Career Services, and current trends in hiring, and economic development
Desire and ability to work collaboratively with leaders across campus
Able to communicate with facility leadership to CEOs in off-campus organizations
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Strong understanding of data and ability to generate relevant outcome reports
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected].

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1%-24% of the time

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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