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Summary
The Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning is looking for an employer relations and career programming specialist for our undergraduate urban technology (UT) degree. This is a three-year, term-limited position reporting to the managing director of UT (our organizational chart). You will also collaborate with the UT faculty director and the assistant dean for advancement.
You will be an integral member of a small team working to establish urban technology as a thriving undergraduate degree program, in collaboration with stakeholders at the college, across campus, and beyond. You will be primarily responsible for building relationships with regional, state, and national employers to create a recruitment pipeline for UT students; developing student-facing career programming including portfolio reviews, networking opportunities, and career exploration treks; and contributing to career-related student advising. You will work with the Taubman College Career and Professional Development team to assure that students are seeking counsel and guidance on resume, cover letters, and interview preparation.
Note: This three-year, term-limited hybrid job is situated in Ann Arbor and on-campus work is expected three days a week, with a few offsite weeks throughout the academic year and an offsite period from mid-May to mid-August.
Responsibilities*
Employer Relations (80%)
- Develop and implement strategies that build internship/employment opportunities for UT students/graduates
- Build relationships with regional, state and national employers for recruitment of UT students/graduates
- Connect with employers via cold calling, mass email, and off-site or remote (phone/Zoom) employer visits to determine internships/hiring needs and promote UT students as a potential candidate pool
- Work with Taubman College staff to help develop employer marketing material, compose content, and coordinate timing of communications to employers
- Compile and report data on employer relations activities, assess employer relations efforts, and provide feedback as to the effectiveness of such efforts
Career Programming and Advising (20%)
- Develop co-curricular activities that assist students with career exploration and skill building for job searches
- Help advise students with the faculty director and managing director
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of work experience in career-related programming, student advising, and co-curricular programming, preferably in a university environment
- Experience building relationships with employers
- Experience working with undergraduate programs/students
- Ability to work non-traditional work hours including evenings to accommodate virtual and phone meetings with companies that are on Central, Mountain and Pacific times.
- Ability to do some local travel to employers within Michigan
Additional Information
The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000. Factors used to determine salary include experience, knowledge and skills for the position. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor transparency throughout the recruiting process.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, U-M offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous time off; retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year; many choices for comprehensive health insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Learn more about U-M benefits.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Taubman College values a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and administrators that includes people of different race and ethnicity, national origin, gender and gender expression, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religious commitment, age, and disability status. We aim to create a community of mutual respect and trust where everyone's backgrounds, identities, and views are represented without any threat of bias, harassment, intimidation, or discrimination. Learn more about our DEI efforts and the shared values we have for our community.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.