Whitman College · 5 hours ago
Director for Employer Engagement
Walla Walla, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$92K/yr - $102K/yrWhitman College is a top liberal arts college located in Seattle, WA, seeking a Director for Employer Engagement. This role is essential for developing relationships with employers to generate internships and job opportunities for students, as well as implementing the College's strategic plan for immersive learning.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a strategic plan for engaging regional and national employers, including a targeted set of employer partnerships with specific outcomes for Whitman students and graduates. (60%)
Create, cultivate, and steward relationships with employers across all sectors
Collaborate with the Alumni Relations Office, faculty and CCEC staff to expand recruiting and internship programs with organizations connected to Whitman alumni and parents
Identify and cultivate relationships with relevant organizations and business sectors that historically have had little or no interaction with Whitman College
Develop a communication strategy to highlight internship and research opportunities to further our integrated advising efforts
Maintain a working knowledge of regional and national employment market trends and their actual and potential impact on the hiring of Whitman students and graduates
Direct outreach activities and events that connect students and alumni with employers
Collaborate with the Director for Career Development to track job market demand, employer use of CCEC, and hiring results for students in various academic majors
Formulate strategies for increasing participation rates of those majors that underuse available resources
Engage actively in CCEC initiatives to provide individual career coaching to every student at Whitman and prepare them for a strong graduate launch. (25%)
Provide career coaching support to a cohort of Whitman students
Actively participate in Year 5 career coaching for recent graduates
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in employer engagement or a related field
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to develop and execute strategic plans
Experience in cultivating relationships with employers across various sectors
Knowledge of regional and national employment market trends
Experience in career coaching or advising
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Strong organizational and project management skills
Preferred
Experience working in higher education
Familiarity with the Pacific Northwest job market
Experience in developing internship or research assistantship programs
Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices
Company
Whitman College
Whitman College is a private liberal arts college based in Walla Walla, Washington
Founded in 1859
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (5)
2023 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$8M2015-04-02Grant· $8M
Leadership Team
Dan Terrio
Chief Information Officer
Ginger Withers
Co-Director and Founder: Brain, Behavior and Cognition Program, Whitman College
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