What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, EMPLOYER RELATIONS position at University of Wisconsin–Madison?
In conjunction with the Director, conceptualizes, researches, and develops annual and long-term strategic plans related to employer outreach and engagement and supports those plans through the day-to-day operations of the Employer Relations unit.
Recruiting:
- Research, create and implement an annual recruiting plan to oversee recruiting activity across the Full-Time MBA and Masters programs. Proactively canvas existing and prospective employers to solicit annual talent needs and schedule events to recruit talent for firm's annual needs.
- Serve as the point of contact for the delivery of services in all phases of the employer on-campus or virtual recruiting experience, including (but not limited to): planning, outreach, booking reservations, coordination, and preparation of recruiting rooms that best serve the employer's needs; interview packet preparation; all guest reservations (parking, etc.); virtual and phone interview setup; guest hospitality (e.g., meal coordination); collection and analysis of recruiter satisfaction survey or other surveys; and next-step discussion.
- 25% Serves as the main point of contact for prospective employers, provides advice and information about recruitment, engagement, hiring students, and addresses their needs
- 30% Schedules logistics and secures resources for on-campus recruiting activities
- 10% Develops relationships and working knowledge of relevant industries
- 15% Provides students with information about career planning and employment opportunities and/or coaches students through the recruiting process
- 5% Participates in the campus-wide career services community providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college
- 10% Records, post jobs, create resume books in/and through Career Management systems to support growing data and reporting needs.
- 5% Other duties as assigned
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Bachelor's Degree required
Master's degree preferred
Well qualified candidates will also possess:
- Expert proficiency in MS Office and proven experience learning new web-based systems such as SalesForce. 12Twenty, Handshake, Qualtrics and other systems.
- General knowledge of the national business climate, an understanding of and interest in learning the ecosystems of major industries and the functional entry roles for Full-time MBAs and Business Masters graduates.
- Driven, self-motivated and action-oriented.
- High level of professionalism, energetic follow-through, teamwork, flexibility and ease operating amid change and ambiguity.
- A natural networker and storyteller. Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills with the ability to navigate organizational structures and influence others. An avid and resourceful researcher of industries, organizations, people, and business trends.
- Ability to travel up to 20-40% in-state and out-of-state and to attend Career Fairs, Conferences, or networking events for business development.
UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Minimum $58,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Diversity and inclusion are primary values for the Wisconsin School of Business and are integral to achieving our strategic goals. We seek candidates with an awareness of and commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion across all spectrums. Our school is committed to continuously increasing the cultural competence of its staff and faculty members through school-wide forums and professional development opportunities.
Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter addressing your qualifications and experiences specifically relating to the responsibilities of this position as described along with a comprehensive resume.
Our search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. We will notify all applicants once the search is completed and we have selected a top candidate. As applicants move on to next steps in the process, they will be asked to provide names and contact information (e-mail address, phone number, and mailing address) of at least three references.
Tianwei Miller
tianwei.miller@wisc.edu
608-263-2259
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number
Employer Relations Manager(AE100)
A128200-WISCONSIN SCH OF BUSINESS/FT MBA & MASTER'S PROGRAMS
Academic Staff-Renewable
255583-AS
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Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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