How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Department Summary

Mission: In partnership with the University Career Center (UCC), students cultivate connections, discover interests, uncover strengths, build confidence, explore identities, solidify values, and consider career paths that prepare them to build fulfilling careers.

Vision: A campus where every student engages in cutting-edge career development services and there are no barriers to hinder student career success. Our vision is driven by a student-first approach that is adaptable to meet the ever-evolving needs of both students, employers and other recruiters. This will be enabled through a highly collaborative campus career ecosystem that makes UM's collective career services easily accessible and seamless for students, employers, and graduate/professional schools.

Position Summary:

Builds, connects and maintains relationships with recruiting organizations in varied industries, developing relationships between students and employing organizations. Contributes to the efforts of the Employer Relations Team.
Offers support in a large, comprehensive, fast-paced, career services office with duties related to a variety of career-related and student maturation issues including self-discovery and reflection, understanding the world of work, experiential learning, tapping into social networking venues, advanced education, and job and internship search issues.
Fosters student learning through enhanced educational experiences/experiential learning opportunities, to guide students through all phases of their career development including actively engaging in their own learning.

Responsibilities*

Employer Relations/Recruiting Management - 50%

As part of a team, plan, develop, implement and manage recruiting/recruiting contacts across varied industries. Use independent analysis and judgment to consult and advise employing organizations interested in developing and implementing effective college recruitment and connection strategies to achieve a productive presence on campus.
Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with employing organizations. Respond to and resolve employment related issues from employers and students in a timely manner
Identify new employment opportunities by researching and prospecting industry, government and non-profit markets
Utilize the University Career Center's online recruiting platform, Handshake to manage employer relationships including job postings, campus interviews, and campus fairs and events
Data compilation to better understand hiring trends, student outcomes, and recruiting relationships. Research, interpret, and stay current on important trends in the collegiate hiring market.
Host and serve as a point of contact for employers recruiting at the University Career Center.
Cultivate relationships with students, organizations, and other University units in effort to help market the University Career Center and recruiter sponsored career exploration events
Seek creative opportunities to connect students and hiring organizations and/or alumni

Student Development through Direct Service - 30%

Foster student learning and development and enhanced educational experiences through experiential learning opportunities.
Organize and market the University Career Center's Career employer related programs, ensuring partnerships with a wide range of industries, career interests and schools/colleges/department interests are represented.
Support other University Career Center experiential learning initiatives including the Immersion program and Employer Challenges, by either attending immersions and/or assisting with facilitation of challenges.
Reach out to alumni/ae and employers for prospective new partnerships under the direction of the employer relations team. Promote the University Career Alumni Network (UCAN)
Conduct panels, presentations, or other programming and event efforts on behalf of the University Career Center as needed across campus and in collaboration with student organizations and other University units.
Manage the development of 1-2 UCC Career Tracks including resource development, advising students individually or in small groups, connecting with alumni/ae in the fields, and organizing panels, programs or other ways to link students with professionals
Utilize current technologies and information management tools, demonstrating innovative service delivery to benefit students and improve organizational effectiveness, including Handshake-the University Career Center's online recruiting platform, UCAN, Linkedin, Twitter, Google apps, blogging, Zoom etc.
Create a positive learning environment for all students, supporting the University's DEI efforts. Includes having an informed perspective regarding issues of race, ethnicity, gender orientation, sexual orientation, ability, and national status, as examples.
Assist students in understanding the transferability of their academic coursework as they explore possible next steps.

Supervision - 10%

Hire, train, supervise, and develop up to 2 student employees as needed.

Career Center Team - 10%

Contribute to building a positive campus community that affirms and values all members, is equitable and inclusive.
Contribute to the efforts of the Employer Relations team including staffing major recruiting events such as the Fall and Winter Job and Internship Fairs.
Forward the mission and goals of unit and division within an established set of organizational values.
Promote the highest standards of the profession in accordance with the principles, ethics, and standards of ACPA, NASPA, NACE, and CAS, and established good practice in Student Affairs.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 1-3 years professional work experience required.
Experience in program administration, customer service, project management, advising/or facilitation, employer and/or client relations, marketing and/or development.
Understanding of how changes in the economy affect jobs and workplaces.
Familiarity with information management tools (e.g. databases, Excel, Google apps, online forms, and other software)

Desired Qualifications*

Knowledge of UM campus and diverse range of students and student organizations
Familiarity with or past participant in a job shadow, externship, or internship program
Demonstrated skill in working with students and engaging in group process and programming
Awareness of economic trends and their impact on the labor market, including understanding how the world of work is organized.
Experience contributing to a diverse environment of colleagues and students representing diverse populations (e.g. nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, abilities, class, and other social identities).

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Position Responsibilities Criteria (leadership and behavioral qualities expected in this position):

Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work and communicate effectively and professionally with the university community and external constituents.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with diverse populations of students and alumni.
Demonstrated skill in working with students and engaging in group process and programming.
Strong communication skills including verbal, writing and listening skills.
Strong organization and program design skills and ability to accomplish multiple tasks autonomously and efficiently. Ability to multi-task with changing priorities, and attention to detail and outcomes.
Experience developing and maintaining contact relationships with a high level of customer service.
Demonstrated ability to work in a large, complex, fast-paced office that serves over 18,000 students annually.
Ability to provide service within an office that places a high value on quality customer service, team orientation, intentional planning, continuous improvement and puts students at the center.
Ability to effectively integrate technology and innovation into service delivery.

Financial/Budgetary Responsibility:

None

Working Conditions:

Willingness to travel for University Career Center events.
Must be available some evenings or weekends for unit related work.

Direct Reports:

Up to 2 student employees

This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.

Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

Relocation will not be offered for this position.

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.