Employment Development Specialist

Employment Development Specialist

As the Employment Development Specialist, the position supports employer relationships, coordinates events, and provides administrative assistance. The role actively engages in record tracking, reporting, and contributes to the ranking processes, ensures the continuous improvement of graduate education initiatives.

1. Employer Relations Support: (40%)

* Assist the Associate Director in cultivating and maintaining relationships with recruiters and employers, serving as a crucial support in fostering and maintaining meaningful partnerships with the purpose of arranging, continuing, and improving job opportunities and immersion experiences for students. * Collaborate closely with the Programs Team to coordinate and execute events, ensuring seamless interaction between students and potential employers. * Serve as point of contact for employers during visits. * Provide essential administrative support to enhance the efficiency of employer engagement activities. * Coordinates and conducts existing outreach activities with other University departments, employers, students, and personnel. * Assist with sourcing jobs and loading into internal systems (e.g., Canvas, Handshake) as well as external outlets such as social media.

2. Program Improvement and Rankings Support: (40%)

* Execute and maintain systems for collecting, tracking, and analyzing data related to student placement, employer engagement, and program effectiveness.