Assistant/Associate Director for Career Pathways & Employer Engagement

Company Description:

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original “Colleges That Change Lives,” McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.

The assistant rank has a budgeted hiring rate of $54,000.00. The associate rank has a budgeted hiring rate of $56,000. Rank will be determined by education and experience. The position is classified as an A3. The A3 salary band for all full-time, 12-month positions at the college with this classification have a minimum rate of $43,500 and a maximum rate of $70,312. For benefit purposes only, the workweek is estimated to be 35 hours per week. The actual schedule for exempt positions may vary based on the workload and responsibilities assigned.

At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college’s benefits, please click here to review the 2026 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2026 premium rates.

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Executive Director for the Center for Experience and Opportunity (CEO), the Associate Director for Employer Engagement leads the external-facing career development efforts which includes building and maintaining relationships with employers and alumni to expand opportunities for students. This role coordinates professional pathway showcases, career fairs, and networking events as well as promotes internship, job and experiential learning opportunities. This position will join a team-oriented office comprised of staff dedicated to delivering on the McDaniel Commitment, the college’s signature program for student development at McDaniel College. This position supports the overall mission of career development and experiential learning within the CEO.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Engaging the regional employer and community member landscape to effectively engage students and strategically involve partners in on and off-campus experiences.
• Conducting employer site visits to assess quality of placements and internships for McDaniel students.
• Overseeing the coordination of college-wide career and experiential learning events/activities involving employers and external partners
• Teaching one “My Career” class each semester.
• Serving as co-chair of the “My Career” Committee.
• Collaborating with Career Education on advising, career fairs, Professional Pathway Showcases, and other events.
• Conducting assessment and reporting for employer engagement initiatives.
• Researching and staying informed on industry knowledge and trends, with a focus on positioning students to model current best-in-class Career Readiness Competencies.
• Participating in professional development activities and regional alliances to enhance programs and contribute to a best practices experiential learning environment.
• Representing the office at various campus events, committees and task forces based on assignment and interest.
• Managing Handshake platform and promoting employment and experiential learning opportunities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in employer relations, event planning, and partnership development.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment, to perform effectively with fluctuating workload, and to meet established deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with others and provide excellent customer service to students and to all members of the campus community.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and possessing a strong work ethic.
• High level of comfort with presenting to small and large groups and with the technology-rich work environments requiring the use of Handshake, the Microsoft Office suite and various social media platforms.
• Availability to run occasional evening and weekend programming.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran’s status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.

Application Instructions:

For a complete job description including essential responsibilities and to apply, please visit the college’s employment webpage. Completed applications must include a cover letter addressing position qualifications and related experience, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will be open until filled.