Assistant Director, Career Services at Shawnee State University (OH) – Portsmouth, Ohio

The Assistant Director Career Services plays a key role in connecting students with work experience and career pipelines by cultivating and managing relationships with alumni and employers to develop and expand internship, co-op, and employment opportunities. This position supports the mission of the Office of Career Services by enhancing employer engagement, increasing job and internship opportunities, and delivering high-quality recruiting experiences for both students and employers.

The anticipated start date for this position is August 3rd.

Job Functions:

1. Develop and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national employers across industries
2. Conduct outreach to alumni and new employers to expand recruiting partnerships and job/internship postings
3. Serve as the primary point of contact for employer inquiries and engagement
4. Promote the University’s talent pipeline to employers through targeted communication and marketing strategies
5. Provides support for all Career Services office functions

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national employers across industries
   • Cultivate and sustain long-term partnerships with employers to support student internships, co-ops, and employment opportunities
   • Conduct regular check-ins and site visits with employer partners to assess satisfaction and identify new collaboration opportunities
   • Collaborate with academic departments to align employer needs with program outcomes and student competencies
   • Maintain a comprehensive employer database and track engagement metrics to inform strategic planning
2. Conduct outreach to new employers to expand recruiting partnerships and job/internship postings
   • Identify and target potential employers through collaboration with alumni relations, market research, alumni networks, and industry events
   • Initiate contact with prospective partners via email campaigns, phone calls, and in-person meetings
   • Represent the college at job fairs, industry conferences, and networking events to promote partnership opportunities
   • Develop and deliver compelling presentations and materials that highlight the value of hiring the University’s students
3. Serve as the primary point of contact for employer inquiries and engagement
   • Respond promptly and professionally to employer inquiries regarding recruitment, internships, and partnership opportunities
   • Coordinate employer participation in on-campus and virtual recruiting events, including career fairs, info sessions, and interviews
   • Provide guidance to employers on best practices for engaging with students and navigating the college’s recruitment systems
   • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to job postings, student performance, or partnership logistics
4. Promote the University’s talent pipeline to employers through targeted communication and marketing strategies
   • Design and implement marketing campaigns that showcase student achievements, academic programs, and career readiness
   • Collaborate with Alumni Relations and Marketing & Communications to produce employer-focused newsletters, brochures, and digital content
   • Utilize social media, email marketing, and CRM tools to reach and engage employer audiences
   • Highlight success stories and testimonials from employer partners and alumni to reinforce the value of collaboration
5. Provides support for all Career Services office functions
   • Will become a Certified Career Services Provider and complete professional development to ensure that skills are up-to-date and in keeping with higher education practices in advising and career services
   • Teaches students how to use Handshake and other resources
   • Maintains accurate and timely recordkeeping of Career Services-related interactions in Handshake
   • Assists the Director of Career Services in providing in-office services to students and alumni
   • Supports and attends Career Services campus events, including but not limited to Etiquette Dinner, Career & Graduate School Fairs. Some evening and weekend hours may be required
   • Works with faculty, academic departments, and other campus units as needed for the benefit and betterment of students
   • Conducts classroom presentations and workshops on an as-needed basis
   • Other duties as assigned

Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, social work, counseling, education, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in employer engagement, higher education, career services, counseling, education, workforce development, or business relations, or related field.

Preferred Qualification:

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, counseling, business, communications, or a related field
• Experience working with community partners and government agencies
• Experience with employer recruitment, internship development, or workforce partnerships
• Familiarity with career services platforms such as Handshake
• Knowledge of recruiting trends and employer expectations