Johns Hopkins Carey Business School is seeking a motivated and energetic individual for the Director Employer Relations position. This position is responsible for actively building and maintaining relationships with industry employers to secure student internship and full-time employment opportunities. The Director will oversee all employer activities for designated industry clients, manage employer/student interactions, and lead all office initiatives, programming, and strategic planning. Additionally, the Director will manage a team of four to five assistant/associate directors, ensuring effective collaboration and productivity.

The Director for Employer Relations is charged with building the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School brand as a source of talent for employers and with educating students about the hiring processes, timing, and competencies which will allow them to thrive in a competitive employment market. This role will also be a valued partner to internal Carey colleagues as they develop and share knowledge and insights of the graduate business job market. This position is hybrid, with travel as needed.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and execute, in collaboration with the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Sr. Associate Dean for Student Experience and Strategic Initiatives, a comprehensive employer outreach strategy.
• Work with Employer Relations team to set and manage employer expectations.
• Determine effective programs and tools to connect students to employers.
• Hold Employer Relations staff accountable to employer outreach metrics.
• Develop and manage ongoing relationships with companies, organizations, and agencies, both domestically and internationally, leading to employment opportunities (internships and full-time) for students.
• Develop employer relations strategies, including target organizations and plans for connecting with them.
• Manage relationships with recruiters and hiring managers, identify new employers, and develop relationships with them. Record and manage contacts in CRM.
• Share insights on top employment options and employers in industry coverage space with leadership at Carey.
• Network with alumni and other sources within assigned areas to strengthen and broaden relationships.
• Coordinate with employer partners to conduct on-campus employer-focused events, info sessions, on-campus interviews, etc.
• Analyze relevant recruiting data and determine trends to target specific companies.
• Market students to specific companies based on student interest and qualifications and hiring organization’s recruitment needs.
• Educate employers on best ways to connect with students and on tools available to employers for student interaction and evaluation.
• Collect feedback from employers and students on employer events to ensure quality delivery and mutual satisfaction and use feedback to make necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with other internal stakeholders (Academic Programs, Advising, Student Affairs, Experiential Learning, and Alumni Relations) on projects as necessary.
• Research and stay informed on national, state, and local hiring practices, employment trends, and other labor-related issues for appropriate industry verticals.
• Represent Carey at regional and national functions that contribute to the mission of Career and the Employer Relations team.
• Partner with faculty who teach subject matter related to industry coverage areas to share and engage industry contacts on campus.
• As part of the Corporate and Strategic Partnerships team, collaborate across departments for strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with Corporate and Strategic Partnerships to perform data collection including annual report, annual profile surveys, on-boarding surveys, and other data needs as determined by accreditation boards, ranking bodies, and the needs from other units within Carey.
• Student-Facing Initiatives include collaboration with CLD on scaled/group student advising/coaching in job search strategy, industry insights, interview preparation, etc. and assist in connecting students directly with employers and alumni.
• Team Management including supervision and leadership of a team of four to five employer outreach specialists ensuring effective collaboration and productivity.
• Delegate tasks, monitor progress, and provide professional development opportunities for the team.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive team environment, promoting continuous learning and growth.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with individuals and groups.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations.
• Proficiency with technology (MS Office Suite), and CRM, interest in identifying and adopting technology to reach and connect with target audiences.
• Well-developed interpersonal marketing and communications skills.
• Open, friendly, and personable demeanor.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead projects from inception to implementation.
  

• Ability to manage people and resources effectively.
  

• Ability to work independently, self-motivate, and adapt to changing priorities and demands.
  

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
  

• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment and engage with stakeholders from various backgrounds.

• Master's Degree required.
• Five years related experience required.

• Seven to ten years of direct experience in recruitment, job placement, or human resources.
• Experience in career service management in a business school, corporate career development, higher education administration, corporate recruiting, marketing, or sales.
• Five to seven years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or similar platforms is a plus.

Classified Title: Associate Director IL & LD 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Director Employer Relations   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF  
Starting Salary Range: $75,100 - $131,700 Annually ($103,400 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional evenings and weekends 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/JH at Harbor East 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Corporate and Strategic Partnerships  
Personnel area: Carey Business School