Coordinator for Employer Outreach & Events Job at James Madison University
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA 22801
$45,000 a year
Position Number 7968 Posting Number F2154 Position Type Administrative and Professional Faculty Position Status Full Time College/Division Student Life and Involvement Department 100358 - University Career Center Pay Rate Maximum Starting Specify Range or Amount $45,000 Is this a JMU only position? No Is this a grant-funded position? No Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Event Management
Handshake Administration
Curricular Alignment
Develop partnerships between employers, alumni and faculty to inspire curricular connections to career paths, industries, job roles, and career preparation. Collaborate and support Career Advisor/Liaisons on techniques and strategies for developing new employer relationships and coordinate their efforts to do so. Collaborate and consult with career advisors serving as liaisons to academic units to ensure information about opportunities between employer services and the liaisons are coordinated and well publicized.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
Career Advising
Provide comprehensive career advising to students and recent alumni, individually and in groups. Administer and interpret career assessments with students as needed. Empower students to explore careers and develop effective search strategies for their career goals. Coach students to effectively articulate the value of their JMU education. Provide career resources regarding the job/internship search and graduate school search. Be able to discuss with students and recent alumni how their social identities impact or are impacted by their job search, graduate school search, or post-graduate careers. Seek continued learning about one’s social identities and how potential biases may show up when working with students and in programming.
Collaboration
Actively participate in departmental meetings, contributing to discussions and decision making in a professional manner. Show collegial courtesy by responding to requests in a timely manner. Share information and communicate regularly with supervisor. Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective communication with constituents and colleagues, including departmental and university colleagues, faculty, employers, parents, and other constituents.
Professional Development
Stay current on workforce trends, issues related to recruiting entry level talent, higher education, career-related and industry trends, and student development theory through research, conferences, articles, webinars and collaboration with peers in the field. Demonstrate the ability to work with diverse populations by seeking additional training in topics such as identity, social justice, equity, communication, emotional intelligence, etc.
Position Summary Information
About James Madison University
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information
The University Career Center serves all JMU students and recent alumni. Our staff consists of 19 professional staff members, 4 graduate assistants, and 12 student assistants. Learn more about the Career Center’s mission, vision, and values here-
www.jmu.edu/career/about/mission.shtml.
The University Career Center’s Coordinator for Employer Outreach and Events increases access to career-related networks for students by nurturing and developing new recruiting relationships through outreach to employer prospects and management of employer-centered recruiting events including career fairs, employer panels and more.
The University Career Center’s Coordinator for Employer Outreach and Events increases access to career-related networks for students by nurturing and developing new recruiting relationships through outreach to employer prospects and management of employer-centered recruiting events including career fairs, employer panels and more.
Duties and Responsibilities
The primary duties of this position include:
Collaboration & Outreach
Develop relationships with faculty, staff, employers, and alumni with the common goal of increasing access to career-related networks for all students, regardless of background or social capital. Proactively identify and address gaps (ie industry, job function or geographic area) where student interest is greater than the existing network. Nurture existing employer relationships that we have already established to ensure continued effective communication and service. Attend local Chamber of Commerce events and other Harrisonburg/Rockingham County employer events to connect with local and regional employers.
Event Management
Coordinate various employer events (including Practice Interview Event, Employer-led resume reviews, Industry Panels, etc.).
Serve on career fair team that oversees the planning and coordination of 8 career fairs annually. Work with Communications Coordinator to develop marketing strategy to include communication with employers, students, faculty and staff.
Handshake Administration
Assist with Handshake usage data collection and reporting, including reports on students and employers using our services, as well as prospective reports on employers we want to connect with. Approve employer events and interview schedules as needed.
Curricular Alignment
Develop partnerships between employers, alumni and faculty to inspire curricular connections to career paths, industries, job roles, and career preparation. Collaborate and support Career Advisor/Liaisons on techniques and strategies for developing new employer relationships and coordinate their efforts to do so. Collaborate and consult with career advisors serving as liaisons to academic units to ensure information about opportunities between employer services and the liaisons are coordinated and well publicized.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
Collaborate with DEI Coordinator to oversee efforts in the employer relations and recruiting area that increase employer awareness of JMU’s minority and under-represented students, including special programs aimed at enhancing connections and increasing hiring of underrepresented students. Ensure that employers are conducting their recruiting activities in a manner that is consistent with stated policies regarding diversity and inclusion.
Career Advising
Provide comprehensive career advising to students and recent alumni, individually and in groups. Administer and interpret career assessments with students as needed. Empower students to explore careers and develop effective search strategies for their career goals. Coach students to effectively articulate the value of their JMU education. Provide career resources regarding the job/internship search and graduate school search. Be able to discuss with students and recent alumni how their social identities impact or are impacted by their job search, graduate school search, or post-graduate careers. Seek continued learning about one’s social identities and how potential biases may show up when working with students and in programming.
Collaboration
Actively participate in departmental meetings, contributing to discussions and decision making in a professional manner. Show collegial courtesy by responding to requests in a timely manner. Share information and communicate regularly with supervisor. Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective communication with constituents and colleagues, including departmental and university colleagues, faculty, employers, parents, and other constituents.
Professional Development
Stay current on workforce trends, issues related to recruiting entry level talent, higher education, career-related and industry trends, and student development theory through research, conferences, articles, webinars and collaboration with peers in the field. Demonstrate the ability to work with diverse populations by seeking additional training in topics such as identity, social justice, equity, communication, emotional intelligence, etc.
Qualifications
Required:
- Experience coordinating events and logistics including venue/room reservations, catering, publicity, set-up registration and event evaluation
- Experience working with multiple types of stakeholders simultaneously
- Experience communicating event details and logistics through email and phone and in person
- Experience working with Microsoft applications and system-wide software systems
- Proven customer service skills
- Ability to manage operations independently and as part of a team
Preferred:
- Bachelors with relevant experience
- Experience with Handshake career management system
- Experience working in career services, higher education, or employee recruitment
- Knowledge of JMU Community
- Use of spreadsheet and database management programs
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
04/13/2023
Beginning Review Date
05/12/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Proposed Starting Date
EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report
Notice of Availability – Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.
Minimum Reference(s) Required
3
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/14385
Additional Posting Information
JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.
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