Title

Assistant Director, Employer Engagement & Outreach

Department Summary

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater's accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge, and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation for global engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.

The Assistant Director serves as the primary contact for Bridgewater State University for all employer engagement-related activities to expand partnerships and increase internships and job opportunities for students and alumni/ae.

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:The Assistant Director serves as the primary contact for Bridgewater State University for all employer engagement-related activities to expand partnerships and increase internships and job opportunities for students and alumni/ae.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Associate Director, Employer Engagement & Outreach

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Administrative Assistant, Student Workers, Graduate Assistants, Clerical and Support Staff.

POSITION TYPE: APA Professional, Exempt

TOUR OF DUTY: This is a 12-month, exempt, APA unit position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement.
Standard Schedule- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Some evening and weekend hours as well as travel will be required for this position.
This position is eligible for a hybrid/remote work schedule based on departmental needs and university policies.

Essential Duties

CORE DUTIES:

1. Serve as the primary contact for employers interested in recruiting Bridgewater State University students and alumni for jobs, internships, and experiential learning opportunities.
2. Work closely with faculty and deans to identify and engage potential employers and alumni for outreach efforts.
3. Coordinate industry panels, career fairs, networking events, employer information sessions, and other employer engagement activities as assigned.
4. Conduct ongoing assessment and provide feedback on the effectiveness of the employer engagement activities.
5. Identify and cultivate alumni and corporate partners aligned with university academic programs and student interests.
6. Develop outreach strategies to attract, establish, and retain recruiting relationships with employer partners.
7. Manage all employer-related activities in Handshake, including but not limited to job postings, information sessions, career fair registrations, employer sponsorships, first destination surveys, internship data tracking, and employment trends.
8. Facilitate student-employer connections through organized site visits and group bus trips.
9. Attend meetings and events hosted by professional organizations, including regional chambers and employer resource groups.
10. Develop regular communication and promotional materials promoting the university's initiatives, programs, and events with alumni and prospective and current employer partners.
11. Collaborate with Advancement to cultivate alumni engagement in career development activities such as speaker series, professional training, mentorship, and leadership development programs.
12. Identify the latest industry trends and workforce development related to student and alumni career development.
13. Create sponsorship opportunities that help employers increase their campus recruiting brand and generate department resources.
14. Track alumni and employer engagement activities utilizing Career Forge. Provide reporting on outreach and engagement activity to department leadership, maintain data in the system, and train staff on utilization.
15. Collaborate with department staff as well as the division of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications to collect alumni and student outcomes and success stories.
16. Support the first destination data collection effort and contribute information for the Office's annual report.
17. Provide coverage for walk-in appointments or career advisement sessions for students and alumni when needed.
18. Conduct career development workshops and connect students with alumni for career advancement.
19. Perform other duties assigned by the senior management team of the office.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree required.
2. Three years professional experience in related field.
3. Proven record in developing meaningful relationships.
4. Possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
5. Demonstrate high professionalism with a strong ability to speak publicly at events and/or create professional presentation materials.
6. Excellent technical background, including high-level knowledge of Handshake, Microsoft Suite products, and social media such as LinkedIn.
7. Ability to work independently to achieve department goals
8. Demonstrate awareness and commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
9. Requires some evening and weekend work availability as well as business travel.
10. Requires a valid driver's license for this position.
11. Extremely organized and able to manage multiple priorities and creatively solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience using, maintaining records, and running reports utilizing a Client Relationship Management (CRM) product
2. Experience planning or co-planning large-scale events.
3. Experience with and contribute to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) efforts within the college campus and the workplace.

Work Environment

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Type

APA Professional

Salary Range

$67,500-$75,000

Posting Number

S01228P

Open Date

07/01/2025

Close Date

08/03/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

* A minimum of three (3) professional reference entries in space provided on the application form.
* Resume/CV
* Cover Letter

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