Assistant Director For Employer Engagement

The Assistant Director of Employer Engagement will independently perform a range of tasks related to career services including employer outreach and engagement, event planning and delivery, creation of promotional material, and communication with internal and external partners, including:

• Develop and analyze reports and statistics; provide reports to management to assist with setting the strategic direction of the career services function
• Manage collaborative efforts, along with partners at other schools, to develop and deliver career fairs Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations
• Assist in planning and implementing strategies to attract new employers and organizations
• Oversee on-campus recruitment events, programming featuring alumni and employers, and other networking activities
• Develop strong relationships with recruiters and potential employers; build and maintain relationships with alumni
• Oversight of job postings in our Career Management System

Education: Master's degree in higher education administration, career counseling, business administration, or related field, or PhD in life sciences with relevant job experience.
Skills and experience:

• Experience working with tools such as LinkedIn and Career Services Management systems (Symplicity preferred)
• Adept in thinking strategically and managing projects
• Proficiency using a variety of computer software and systems
• Strong customer service orientation and capacity to engage with diverse stakeholders
• Aptitude and enthusiasm for acquiring knowledge on a wide array of career topics
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team
• Five or more years of demonstrated experience in university relations, corporate recruiting, human resources, employer relations, business development, or relationship management
• Direct knowledge of life sciences, healthcare or related career paths across industries and sectors is highly desirable
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills
• Understanding of employers and hiring practices in one or more areas of interest to HMS students (biological and biomedical sciences, healthcare, global health, social and behavioral sciences, private and public sector) strongly preferred

This position is based in Boston and some in-person on-campus work will be required, and flexible/remote work is an option. Any remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA*, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Individual flexible and remote work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process. *Note: Harvard employees working in California must be exempt.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.
The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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We invite you to visit Harvard’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.

Faculty & Student Services

USA - MA - Boston

S0457P FSS Career Services Officr III

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Graduate Education

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Full-time

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.