budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good
faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
The
Center for Career Education (CCE) serves undergraduate students in Columbia College, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied
Science and the School of General Studies and collaborates with Career Centers in the other schools at Columbia University and its
affiliated institutions.
We are an innovative team of career services professionals dedicated to supporting our diverse body of
students and alumni in reaching their personal and professional goals, by providing access to networking connections, experiential learning
opportunities and jobs, comprehensive resources, and customized career counseling.
The Employer and Alumni Relations (EAR) team
within CCE is dedicated to helping 700+ employers recruit undergraduate students and alumni for full and part-time employment and
internships. The team also markets the unique talents and skills of Columbia students attracting a wide array of employers, in a diverse
range of industries, nationally and internationally to recruit students from the undergraduate schools served by CCE.
The Employer
and Alumni Relations team works closely with employers to simplify and maximize their recruitment efforts by:
- Consulting with
organizations to understand their immediate and future hiring needs - Developing targeted recruitment strategies designed to access
Columbia talent, including on-campus recruiting; career fairs; a job/internship listing service (LionSHARE powered by Handshake), industry
showcases; connecting with student clubs - Providing a variety of effective promotional resources
- Build and maintain
relationships to stay abreast of industry trend to support student career development
Responsibilities
Reporting to
the Executive Director of Employer and Alumni Relations, the Assistant Director’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Working in a team-based environment to build relationships with employers and alumni interested in engaging in both in-person and
virtual career programs and activities managed through CCE. These activities will range from recruiting activities such as career fairs,
information sessions, on campus recruiting etc.; and other career development programs designed to help Columbia students acquire new
competencies and skills to support their overall career development. - Maintain an Industry Focus for a given industry or areas of
career interest to Columbia students. In line with strategic priorities, conduct proactive outreach to employers and alumni encouraging them
to develop opportunities for Columbia students. Plan employer visits locally and nationally to present Columbia undergraduate students,
deepen industry connections, and highlight Columbia as a recruiting destination. - Report on industry and employer trends; provide
information and data on employers to staff at CCE, Columbia students, and other key stakeholders as required. Maintain connections to
student advisers at CCE and provide them with updated industry information through in-person and virtual meetings. Manage employer interface
with on-campus recruiting where required. - Report on industry trends; provide information and data on employers to staff at CCE,
Columbia students, and other key stakeholders as required. Disseminate employer trends and other data broadly through in-person meetings,
online and using CCE’s Salesforce Client Relationship Management system. Manage employer interface with on-campus recruiting where
required. - Manage a cohort of employers who come to campus to recruit Columbia students annually. Manage logistics remotely and via
CCE’s online recruiting system LionSHARE, act as their first point of contact for recruiting, monitor student engagement and marketing
efforts and troubleshoot as required. Work with the Administration & Planning team to implement effective processes to manage employer
billing for recruiting and career events. - Collaborate with the EAR Team to manage alumni volunteer programs as required e.g.,
mentoring, practice interviewing, etc. - Collaborate with the Experiential Education Team at CCE to source employers to participate
in internship programs, host site visits, and lead exploration-focused workshops and information sessions. - Participate in CCE’s
student career advising initiatives, including Quick Questions. Develop and deliver innovative programs, media, workshops and other
opportunities to help students learn more about given industry focus area. - Work with CCE’s Communications & Event Management team
to help plan and coordinate employer events such as career fairs and industry showcases, assisting in everything from employer
communication, to logistics planning and outreach to students through clubs and organizations. Lead assessment initiatives for designated
events. - Perform other related duties as assigned.
**Some evening work during the fall and spring semesters is
required.**
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
- A minimum of 2 years of related
experience, such as experience in career services, corporate recruiting, college relations, customer service, operations and/or
marketing. - Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills required.
- Excellent relationship management skills
required. - Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access required.
- Demonstrated ability to
work effectively in a team environment with diverse populations. - Ability to travel on behalf of Career Education to develop and
maintain relationship with employers as necessary. - Availability to work some evenings throughout the year.
**Applications
submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be reviewed**
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in a
relevant discipline preferred. - Experience organizing large events preferred.
- Technical expertise to design processes,
databases, and data reporting and analysis preferred. - Experience with Handshake and Salesforce CRM
Equal Opportunity
Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
