Assistant Director (Employer Development)

Robert H. Smith School of Business
Professional Programs and Services POSITION:

Assistant Director, Employer Development, Office of Career Management

 

CATEGORY:

Exempt Position #104884

 

DUTIES:

This position is to enable senior-level interaction between the Smith School and valued clients, including employers, vendors, students, and alumni. The Assistant Director will build upon existing and establish new relationships that will further the missions of the Smith School and the Office of Career Management.  This position will have a main focus on interaction with employers seeking to hire undergraduate students and will also focus on relationships and recruiting plans for top and other specially designated employers as the OCM defines them year to year.

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university, or equivalent experience

· 2-4 years of experience in recruiting and/or human resources management

· Experience in the field of education, higher education experience preferred

· Direct experience in career management or career services a plus

· Mature judgment

· Proven ability to integrate ideas and concepts

· Proven ability to make effective use of time, plan ahead, and coordinate multiple projects

· Highly developed organizational and computer skills, strict attention to details

· Friendly, flexible, service-oriented manner

· Proven ability to communicate effectively with external and internal clients at senior level

· Proven ability to respond positively to extreme pressures of time and workload

· Proven ability in oral and written communications

· Ability to work in a highly independent manner at times across functions within the school

· Ability and willingness to work extended hours, as required

 

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience.

 

TO APPLY:

For fullest consideration, a letter of application, resume and a minimum of three professional references with phone numbers should be submitted no later than May 2, 2008 to:  Chair, Search Committee, Professional Programs and Services, The Robert H. Smith School of Business, 2416B Van Munching Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD  20742-1815. However, resumes will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

 

The University of Maryland actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, color, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, national origin, political affiliation or sexual orientation.