Reporting to the Director, External Relations the Associate Director, External Relations will develop and implement strategies for engaging employers in the communications, engineering, and government industries; create customized recruitment plans addressing each company’s unique recruiting needs as they relate to identifying potential talent at Hofstra. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Analyze internal data and industry trends for targeted outreach to new employer partners Supervise, train, mentor, and manage responsibilities for two undergraduate student assistants Manage both the Engineering & Computer Science and Communication Career Fairs, including oversight of employer registration, securing sponsorship, invoicing employers, and logistics Provide supervision and guidance for the Risk Management Association Shadowing program each fall semester Address employer inquiries on engagement with Hofstra University and our students (coordinating events, best practices for experiential learning, sponsorship opportunities, donations to the university, etc.) Work with Office of Student Employment on best practices/issues relating to the posting of student employment positions in Handshake Work with other Hofstra University departments to plan and facilitate programming and fairs Oversee preparation / logistics for all 6 Career Fairs (floorplan/layout, food, technology needs, etc.) Provide troubleshooting and support for employers and students with Handshake access issues Actively participate in Division of Student Affairs and University-wide committees/initiatives Other duties as assigned
Internal Number: 899802-20
About Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the w...orld who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.
