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Pratt Institute Senior Associate Director, Employer Relations (71101) in BROOKLYN, New York
Employer Relations Manage the employer relations team (two associate directors and one coordinator). Develop and assess employer relations strategy. Lead and initiate an Employer Relations Advisory Board. Cultivate new relationships with employers across all industries with the goal of identifying and securing potential jobs and/or internship opportunities for Pratt students. Organize large scale career fairs and information sessions for students and alumni. Partner with alumni to develop employment and mentorship opportunities. Develop creative recruitment programming and skill building with external partners. Develops students and new professionals to be the new leaders in the career fields of tomorrow through one on one coaching. Assist students explore and evaluate career paths, create a career action plan, and effectively brand and market themselves. Develop an annual strategy for engagement. Design discipline specific programming and events based on faculty requests. Collaborate with campus partners in all schools and divisions on workshops and coaching. Perform classroom visits as requested. Assists with department strategic plan implementation and tracking, outcomes, monitoring, and reporting. Ability to develop strong partnerships with employers; gather and analyze data to generate reports on high growth, emerging, and critical industries, and occupations. 5 to 8 years' experience working within industry, Human Resources, organizational development, and/or business development. Knowledge and experience working with a variety of audiences and constituencies. Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and work cooperatively in a team-based environment. Knowledge of Labor Market and landscape of the art and design industry. Superior organization skills, excellent customer service and communication skills, and relationship building skills with employer partners, staff, faculty and students.