Assistant / Associate Director of Employer Engagement & Internships

Berry College invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant / Associate Director of Employer Engagement & Internships. This position is part of the Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) team and reports to the Director of Career Development.

The CPPD supports the college's mission and commitment to prepare the whole student for all of life in two primary ways: first, by offering all students 8 semesters of personal and professional development experience through LifeWorks, our distinctive student work program. In LifeWorks, students gain professional experiences and skillsets for lifelong success. Second, our campus-wide Career Development Network helps students navigate toward a meaningful future career. CPPD staff work closely together to support Berry students as they develop a greater sense of clarity, confidence, and creativity in pursuing purposeful life and career goals.

Berry seeks an experienced and innovative leader who can collaborate across a wide range of campus and external constituencies to expand the reach and impact of Berry's Career Development Network. The Career Development Network model is a strategic partnership between the CPPD and Berry's academic leaders that provides a wide range of resources (e.g., tools, trainings, advising, etc.) to support the career / professional development of students within each of our 4 schools.

The Assistant / Associate Director of Employer Engagement will focus primarily on initiatives designed to strengthen relationships with strategic employers, raise awareness about Berry College within the marketplace, and enhance the quantity and quality of job/internship opportunities available to Berry students. In pursuit of these goals, this position will oversee Berry's employer engagement efforts, developing partnerships with key stakeholders to implement a series of employer networking and campus recruiting events. The Assistant / Associate Director will also lead efforts to coordinate and expand Berry's internship initiatives and resources. To this end, they will manage the college's signature "Community & Industry Work Partnership" program, building strong relationships with local employers, cultivating off-campus job/internship opportunities, and supporting Berry students as they explore, apply to, and reflect on these opportunities.

To accomplish this work, the Assistant / Associate Director will partner with the CPPD Office & Events Manager and supervise a Graduate Assistant as well as a team of student employees. The ideal candidate for this position will have a deep knowledge of and experience with current/future workforce trends, employer engagement tools/strategies, career development/advising methodologies, and Handshake's career management system.

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. This commitment to an "education of the head, heart and hands" remains as relevant today as when our founder instilled this ethic more than a century ago.

Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds.

Requirements:

A Master's degree in Student Personnel, Counseling, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, Human Resources, or a related major is preferred, along with 3 years of career development, recruiting, or equivalent experience. Will consider candidates with a Bachelor's degree coupled with commensurate skills and experiences. To apply, click here.

Additional Information:

Berry is a Chronicle of Higher Education 2018 "Great College to Work For." The college offers competitive benefits and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation.

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: "We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities." Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can reach out to us at [email protected], or (706) 233-4062.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter describing the applicant's interest in this position, a resume outlining their work experiences, and the names and contact information of three references. The job is open until filled. Application review will begin immediately and continue until a qualified individual has been hired.