Description

McDaniel College, is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original “Colleges That Change Lives,” McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.

McDaniel College invites applications for an Associate Director for Career Pathways & Employer Engagement. At McDaniel College, we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403(b) retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid parental leave. Visit the college guidebook for more details.

For a complete job description including essential responsibilities and to apply, please visit the college’s employment webpage.

The assistant rank has a budgeted hiring rate of $54,000.00. The associate rank has a budgeted hiring rate of $56,000. Rank will be determined by education and experience. The position is classified as an A3. The A3 salary band for all full-time, 12-month positions at the college with this classification have a minimum rate of $43,500 and a maximum rate of $70,312. For benefit purposes only, the workweek is estimated to be 35 hours per week. The actual schedule for exempt positions may vary based on the workload and responsibilities assigned.

Reporting to the Executive Director for the Center for Experience and Opportunity (CEO), the Associate Director for Employer Engagement leads the external-facing career development efforts which includes building and maintaining relationships with employers and alumni to expand opportunities for students. This role coordinates professional pathway showcases, career fairs, and networking events as well as promotes internship, job and experiential learning opportunities. This position will join a team-oriented office comprised of staff dedicated to delivering on the McDaniel Commitment, the college’s signature program for student development at McDaniel College. This position supports the overall mission of career development and experiential learning within the CEO.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Engaging the regional employer and community member landscape to effectively engage students and strategically involve partners in on and off-campus experiences.
• Conducting employer site visits to assess quality of placements and internships for McDaniel students.
• Overseeing the coordination of college-wide career and experiential learning events/activities involving employers and external partners
• Teaching one “My Career” class each semester.
• Serving as co-chair of the “My Career” Committee.
• Collaborating with Career Education on advising, career fairs, Professional Pathway Showcases, and other events.
• Conducting assessment and reporting for employer engagement initiatives.
• Researching and staying informed on industry knowledge and trends, with a focus on positioning students to model current best-in-class Career Readiness Competencies.
• Participating in professional development activities and regional alliances to enhance programs and contribute to a best practices experiential learning environment.
• Representing the office at various campus events, committees and task forces based on assignment and interest.
• Managing Handshake platform and promoting employment and experiential learning opportunities.