Job Details
Assistant Director of Employer Engagement - 005188
Assistant Director of Employer Engagement - 005188
Western Carolina University
Department: Center for Career & Professional Development
About WCU:
Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including:
2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.
2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.
Position Summary:
The primary location of this position is the Cullowhee, NC campus. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).
The Center for Career and Professional Development is seeking an Assistant Director of Employer Engagement who will nurture employer relationships that yield high-quality internship and job opportunities for WCU students.
The Assistant Director serves as part of a team serving regional, statewide, and national employer partners interested in recruiting Western Carolina University students. This position will help to cultivate relationships, build programming, and enhance the ways students and employers interact.
This position will collaborate with the Associate Director of Employer Engagement to develop outreach strategies for regional partners, aiming to increase the number and range of employers engaging with WCU. They will also collaborate with other team members to plan and implement large-scale recruiting activities, such as career fairs, interview days, panel discussions, and shadowing trips. This position will also manage our job posting software system, ensuring employers and the campus community fully utilize it.
The Assistant Director will need to have a "can-do" attitude and be willing to develop and grow the program while also participating in various other activities within the center. The Assistant Director must possess independent judgment and decision-making skills, as well as superb communication and writing capabilities, strong organizational skills, practical problem-solving abilities, the ability to build relationships, and a solid understanding of technology.
The Center for Career and Professional Development is seeking an Assistant Director of Employer Engagement who will nurture employer relationships that yield high-quality internship and job opportunities for WCU students.
The Assistant Director serves as part of a team serving regional, statewide, and national employer partners interested in recruiting Western Carolina University students. This position will help to cultivate relationships, build programming, and enhance the ways students and employers interact.
This position will collaborate with the Associate Director of Employer Engagement to develop outreach strategies for regional partners, aiming to increase the number and range of employers engaging with WCU. They will also collaborate with other team members to plan and implement large-scale recruiting activities, such as career fairs, interview days, panel discussions, and shadowing trips. This position will also manage our job posting software system, ensuring employers and the campus community fully utilize it.
The Assistant Director will need to have a "can-do" attitude and be willing to develop and grow the program while also participating in various other activities within the center. The Assistant Director must possess independent judgment and decision-making skills, as well as superb communication and writing capabilities, strong organizational skills, practical problem-solving abilities, the ability to build relationships, and a solid understanding of technology.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America without the need for any employer-sponsored immigration assistance.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree from an accredited institution.
- Proficiency in Symplicity or Handshake or other CSM software, with the ability to accurately enter data, manage records, and generate reports.
- Two or more years of experience in career services, employer relations, or recruitment, with a proven track record of developing employer/university partnerships.
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application materials must be submitted online.
***Review of applications will begin May 12th and will continue until the position is filled.
***Review of applications will begin May 12th and will continue until the position is filled.
Please include a cover letter, current resume and a list of 3-5 professional references with complete contact information.
For questions or additional information please contact Theresa Cruz Paul at tcpaul@email.wcu.edu or 828-227-3812.
AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/30630
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