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Assistant Director/Employer Relations
Department:  Career Center
Date:  04/02/2008
Assistant Director/Employer Relations
Career Center

(This appointment will work an 11-month schedule)
 

The assistant director will aggressively promote the Colby student to recruiters, creating greater visibility of our students' strengths and Colby's brand. Present students and alumni with job searching skills, career resources, career options, networking initiatives, and job search strategies. Conduct employer outreach programs, and act as a liaison between the career center and student clubs, academic departments and programs. Establish relationships with working professionals, parents, and alumni to augment a consistent job placement program. This position reports to the Director and will work closely with the entire Career Center staff. Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree, with master's degree preferred in communication, human resources or related fields, plus a minimum of 2-4 years related experience preferred; ability to interact effectively with a diverse student population; experience with prospecting new recruitment efforts; experience with organizing and executing career events; knowledge of public relations, marketing and promotions; working knowledge of database management; excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills; willingness to travel and to represent the College and students to outside constituents.

Interested candidates please submit a cover letter and c.v., including the names and telephone numbers of 3 references to:

 

Search Committee Career Center
Assistant Director/Employer Relations
Colby College, Human Resources

5500 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901-8855

 
To apply electronically send to hr@colby.edu. If you choose to apply electronically you do not need to send duplicate copies by U.S. Mail. If your electronic materials are unreadable we will notify you promptly.
 
A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
 
Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups.
 
For more information about the College, please visit the Colby web site: www.colby.edu.