Associate Director, Employer Engagement
Chicago, IL 
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Associate Director, Employer Engagement


Associate Director, Employer Engagement

Hiring Department: Career Services

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1024643

Posting Close Date: 05/30/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

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Position Summary
This position provides leadership and vision to the employer management and development functions for Career Services by marketing and expanding UIC's presence with local and national employers. Additionally, the position serves as a member of the department's senior management team developing strategies to improve career preparation, opportunities, and connections for undergraduate and graduate students and alumni.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Promote and generate visibility of Career Services and UIC with local and national employers for recruiting purposes.
  • Develop strategies to engage employer partners in activities and initiatives designed to support student career development and further the goals of Career Services.
  • Identify internship and full-time job opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, particularly in the more underserved academic areas throughout the institution.
  • Cultivate relationships with employers interested in recruiting from a lens of justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Provide oversight and management of campus career fairs and employer data in the Handshake system.
  • Collaborate with college-based career offices and partners to develop strategies for comprehensive corporate and employer engagement.
  • Conduct ongoing assessment of employer development efforts and provide feedback as to the effectiveness of such efforts.
  • Serve on the First Destination Survey Committee to contribute strategies on effective data collection from both employers and students.
  • Provide leadership for employer engagement staff in strategic planning and goal setting, monthly and annual reports, while providing day to day management of employer relations staff and activities.
  • Collaborate with career advising and student employment staff for program support and initiation.
  • Serve as liaison to campus and university departments and represent the department on committees as needed and requested.
  • Attend corporate, alumni and professional associations and events to cultivate a network of key decision makers.
  • Benchmark best practices of career services functions in relation to employer and corporate development.
  • Develop, offer and present career preparation seminars for undergraduate and graduate level students as needed.
  • Represent the University on committees and consortiums outside the institution.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.


    • Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree
    • A minimum of five years of work experience in career services or a corporate recruitment human resources function.
    • Direct experience with career planning, campus recruitment, internship and employment practices.
    • Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills.


    Preferred Qualifications
    • MBA or master's degree.
    • Previous supervisory experience.
    • Experience with business development and sales or external outreach, particularly in an educational or career development setting.


    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

    The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.
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    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.


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    Job Summary
    Company
    University of Illinois Chicago
    Start Date
    As soon as possible
    Employment Term and Type
    Regular, Full Time
    Required Education
    Bachelor's Degree
    Required Experience
    5+ years
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