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San Diego State University · 4 months ago

Lead Recruiter & Job Developer

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$31.25/hr - $36.06/hr

3+ years exp

San Diego State University (SDSU) is a premier public research university dedicated to preparing leaders and driving innovation. They are seeking a technology-oriented Lead Recruiter & Job Developer to enhance employer engagement and workforce development, focusing on job and internship opportunities for students while collaborating with various industry and community partners.

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Responsibilities

Serve as industry lead for specific career pathways and industry sectors

Build and maintain strong industry partnerships to gain insights into workforce needs, labor market trends, and relevant workforce policies, shaping our strategic direction

Conduct employer consultations to identify potential talent pipeline needs, partnerships, and opportunities for students

Develop and enhance employer relationships to generate new work opportunities for students and alumni with a focus on internships and other forms of experiential education

Work with career center staff and leadership to ensure ongoing employer involvement in departmental workshops, presentations, and programming

Support industry and career development programs and awarded grants that may include experiential learning and high impact educational practices; programs may include and/or relate to internships, mentoring, service learning, industry related class projects, leadership programs, staffing/recruiting, and other related activities

Collaborate with regional community organizations, chambers of commerce, economic development offices (EDCs), SBDCs, and educational partners to create work-based learning (WBL) opportunities for students

Contribute to the ongoing Industry Menu of Services that integrate Career Service and campus partner offerings. Campus partners may include Global Campus, philanthropy/development, Foundation, Fowler College of Business Career Management Center, and beyond

Coordinates reasonable fees for employer use of recruiting and other industry services in order to generate revenue

Support the center’s online career services management (CSM) system for employers and students to promote and track employer participation

Attend and support career services programs and events such as career fairs, information sessions, employer orientations, workshops, classroom presentations, and networking events to connect students with employers

Identify and attend external branding and networking opportunities that may include conferences, banquets, luncheons, industry events, and more

Coordinates program activities, training opportunities, seminars, conferences, and other industry-related activities with community partners to enhance and promote programming throughout various industries

Cultivate relationships with the local community that advance the well-being of diverse individuals and communities

Identify campus partners for specific career pathways and industry sectors

Keep campus partners current on recruiting practices and requirements

Strengthen and expand university partnerships to ensure that the center’s services, programs, resources, and initiatives are effective, innovative, and aligned with the university’s strategic plans and priorities

Coordinate the identification of contacts to explore, promote, and solicit industry interest in developing long-standing relationships with SDSU that include recruiting, mentoring, and various forms of career development and beyond

Deploys cross-sectional collaboration efforts between Career Services, academic and non-academic departments/divisions, the community, and other stakeholders to support student growth and development

Contribute to the ongoing faculty & Staff Menu of Services that integrate Career Service and campus partner offerings. Campus partners may include Global Campus, philanthropy/development, Foundation, Fowler College of Business Career Management Center, and beyond

Work in collaboration with campus partners to ensure industry access to institutional educational resources that may include non-credit, and for-credit opportunities

Utilize marketing channels that may include physical/in-person platforms, media, social media, remote, and other outlets and assess their effectiveness

Support departmental correspondence to mass audiences that include students, alumni, and industry stakeholders

Conducts outreach in-person and online utilizing current marketing tools that include social media, mass media, and mobile communications to identify and attract key stakeholders

Provides customer service to students, alumni, industry partners, and other stakeholders regarding industry relations activities, services, and resources

Routinely research and integrate current best practices promoted by relevant professional associations such as NACE, MPACE, CCDA, CWA, and other career and workforce-related associations

Ensure that industry and employment-related outcomes are tracked, analyzed, and reported in a manner that supports department, division, and campus priorities and commitments

Assist with employer fund development with the broad goal of maintaining and building employer involvement in the department’s sponsor program and other forms of business development activities

Maintains compliance with pertinent Federal, state and local laws, and contractual regulations

Ensure that employer services and employment opportunities are in alignment with applicable policies, legal requirements, and professional standards

Support the review, development, and/or revision of guidelines, practices, and policies to support organizational goals and priorities

Create a positive and welcoming environment that encourages students to enhance their skills through education and career readiness

Research industry trends to stay current on job market demands

Collaborate with the career management team to facilitate workshops and group sessions on resume writing, interview preparation, work-based learning (WBL) search strategies, and career exploration that align with industry needs

Partner with campus stakeholders to create equitable pathways for career success and provide tailored support to ensure student success

Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned

Qualification

Industry relationsEmployer engagementWorkforce developmentData collectionGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeMultitaskingCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders (students, employers, faculty, etc.)

Exceptional problem-solving skills to address challenges in program delivery, employer relations, and student development

Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines

Proficient in the use of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office applications, and familiarity with collaboration tools such as Discord, Trello, and Zoom

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices or programs

3-years of progressively responsible experience in an office or administrative environment

Preferred

A minimum of 3 years of professional experience developing industry relationships

A minimum of 3 years collaborating with external partners, including regional community organizations, chambers of commerce, economic development offices, SBDCs, and campus stakeholders