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Assistant Director Employer Engagement, UNLV Career and Life Design [R0141423]

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Director Employer Engagement, UNLV Career and Life Design [R0141423]

ROLE of the POSITION

Reporting to the Director of Career and Life Design under the Office of Academic Affairs, the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement strategically and effectively develops, engages and advances relationships with external employers to enhance career readiness, internship opportunities and career employment outcomes of diverse and dynamic UNLV students and Alumni. This position supports the Director of Career and Life Design and the Executive Director of Workforce Development who outreaches and cultivates employing organizations seeking partnership with UNLV for talent acquisition and development campus wide. This position plays a key leadership role for a central career services and workforce development hub for the campus to implement a University-wide employer engagement strategy as part of a Top Tier 2.0 Workforce Development and “Career Everywhere” initiative.

The Assistant Director of Employer Engagement will develop strategic engagement strategies and ongoing relationship management to engage employers in a variety of recruiting and early talent development activities, events, and services that enhance the career trajectories of UNLV students and Alumni. This includes strategies to reach students across campus as well as identify and reach segmented target audiences (students and Alumni) that best match talent acquisition needs. The Assistant Director will elevate the usage of internship and job posting systems, and on campus marketing, networking and recruiting services. The Assistant Director will lead the design and implementation of modernized and engaging campus wide career fairs and employer networking events as well as engage employers in relevant platforms and professional development programs. This leader will support the Executive Director of Workforce Education to conceptualize, promote, and develop employer partnerships and sponsorships to elevate the resources of UNLV Career Services and Workforce Development. The Assistant Director will communicate with existing and prospective employers to promote and support meaningful internship experiences, recruit and champion diverse and inclusive workplaces and strengthen campus partnerships and employer engagement across campus.

The Assistant Director of Employer Engagement works alongside the Career Events and Marketing Specialist to manage signature campus-wide career fair and networking events, a central job posting and career management platform, on campus recruiting activity and central career services communication, marketing, and social media outlets to promote career readiness, career employment and internship opportunities.

The successful candidate will have capacity and skills for engaging external employing organizations and facilitating talent connections to diverse students and alumni through engaging events, programs, digital platforms and services. This individual will be knowledgeable about internship and experiential learning as well as understand how to implement best practices and innovative programs. The successful candidate will be well versed in promotion, marketing and communication as well as work as a cohesive part of a team that includes constant collaboration across campus. The successful candidate will facilitate events, programs and services that are inclusive and responsive to student needs at a Minority Servicing institution (MSI)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and 3-5 years’ experience with one or more of the following areas– employer relations, college relations or talent acquisition, business development, employment services, internship development, recruiting events management & promotion, recruitment systems management, customer service/relationship management and program coordination. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS-

Master’s degree preferred with 5-7 years’ experience connecting and accommodating employers engaged in college recruiting or related activities including internships, employer networking/ career fair events to job posting systems and marketing/social media platforms. Demonstrated success in engaging external stakeholders in campus programs and services that produce positive career outcomes.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions salary range.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• No state income tax
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Employee discount at UNLV’s Student Wellness Recreation Center
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

 Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on April 8, 2024.

Materials should be addressed to Nicole Hudson, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at or .

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0141423”, in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

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EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: ; Email: , or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: FAX: ; TDD: ; Email: ; or to both. 

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEOGRY

Administrative Faculty

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. 

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). 

Persons with inquiries regarding discrimination/complaints may contact the Office of Equal Employment and Title IX at:

Director of Equal Employment/Title IX
Title IX Coordinator

Office: FDH 635

Mail Code: 1062

4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106).  The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for  admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, Director of Equal Employment/Title IX, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV, 89154-1062, Telephone: , or in person at Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH), Room 555.; Email: ; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: FAX: ; TDD: ; Email: ; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found here .

If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact UNLV Human Resources at .

NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945 .

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