Recruiting Program Manager Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

JobSummary

Duties &Responsibilities:

CCCE Operations

• Be the first point of contact for all external industry constituents, including industry recruiters, alumni, donors, professional organizations, and CMAC members

• Facilitate communication between the CM department and external constituents

• Develop andmaintainpositive relationships with external constituents that lead to advancement and collaboration opportunities

• Work with the CCCE Director and Executive Committee to develop and implement strategic action plans for the CCCE

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the CCCE, including budget, personnel, events, educational programs, recruiting, advancement, and web maintenance

• Work with the CCCE Director to manage the CCCE budget, including budget projections and oversight, fiscal analysis, accounts payable/receivable, and other related budgetary duties

• Responsible for hiring/training/supervising student assistants

• Work with student assistants to develop, produce, and share promotional materials, presentations, social media campaigns, displays, signage, press releases, and other information with CCCE constituents

• Work with student assistants tomaintainthe CCCE website

• Responsible for coordinatingspecial events, including but not limited to career fairs, CMAC meetings, alumni networking events, awards banquets, workshops, Senior Project presentation events

• Travel to attend CMAC events, student competitions, and related industry/recruiting events as needed

• Perform other duties assigned asrequired

Construction Management Advisory Council

• Serve as CMAC Executive Secretary and ex officio on the Executive Committee

• Maintain minutes for all CMAC and its Committee meetings

• Support CMAC on strategic initiatives

• Run elections for officer positions

• Facilitate communication between CMAC and the CM department

• Plan CMAC meetings and events

• Track membership dues as it pertains to membership categories

• Track action items of the CMAC Committees

• Coordinate logistical details of educational programs for CMAC members

• Support CMAC as it implements solutions/policies/procedures for CMAC in a way that confirms the University policies/procedures

• Perform other duties assigned asrequired

Recruiting Programs

• Manage recruiting programs: interact with recruiters daily, manage recruiting calendar, leverage recruiting opportunities, arrange information sessions, coordinate biannual Job Fairs, provide requested interview spaces/logisticsas requested

• Manage the Carpenter's Apprenticeship program: host promotional events, manage student applications, coordinate program details with union reps and recruiters

• Engage in outreach and strengthen industry partnerships that will attract external support for the CM department and CCCE

• Track job placement data and provide job placement reports as needed

• Advertise recruiting event opportunities to students through a variety of formats, including weekly emails, recruiting event calendar, and CM Job Board

• Track event participation statistics and analyze results to improve recruiting programs

• Provide information related to construction management career opportunities for students seeking employment

• Perform other duties assigned asrequired

Consulting and Training

• Assist the CCCE Director and Department Head in developing consulting and training programs

• Promote consulting and training programs

• Assist the CCCE Director in managing contracts, including faculty hires, partnership agreements, fee-for-service contracts

• Coordinate logistical details of consulting and training programs

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise assigned employees and student assistants. Carry out supervisory responsibilitiesin accordance withPartners' policies and applicable laws and regulations

• Supervise the daily activities of the CCCE, including but not limited to, effective delegation of assignments,trainingand resources necessary to meet performance standards andassistemployees in improving performance relevant to job requirement

• Working with the CCCE Director develop and implement effective goals andobjectives, provide performance evaluations, and implementappropriate counseling

• Direct and monitor employees to ensure that theyremainin compliance with policies and procedures

• Subordinates mayinclude:student employees and assistants

MinimumRequirements:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field

• Minimum 3 years of progressive, responsible experience independently managing programs/projects, preferably in the architecture,engineeringor construction industries or in education or experience industry management.

• Excellent ability to work independently and to perform analytical and professional tasks for efficient program management.

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.

• Demonstrated ability to network, build relationships, and function effectively in social and professional situations with external constituents.

• Demonstrated ability to articulate ideas and make presentations.

• Demonstrated ability toestablishand maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues and university friends; and ability to motivate and instill enthusiasm in potential volunteersin order topromote their involvement in achieving goals.

• Demonstrated customer service experience requiringa high levelof diplomacy and professionalism and a strong commitment to excellence in serving clients and constituents.

• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range ofhigh leveland sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.

• Ability toinitiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork bymaintaininga positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.

• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.

• Thorough knowledge of English grammar,spellingand punctuation.

• Ability to interpret, communicate, and apply policies and procedures.

• Demonstrated ability tomaintaina high degree of confidentiality.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.

• Excellent computer skills andproficiencywith a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.

• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn universityinfrastructure and policiesand procedures.

• Skill in planning and execution of logistical details for high levelspecial eventsinvolving outside constituents.

• Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret data/information from a wide variety of sources to develop sound conclusions and makeappropriate recommendationsand decisions.

• Ability to effectively lead projects.

• A background check isrequiredfor all regular benefited positions.

• The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and isrequiredto apply with the requirementsset forth inCSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

PhysicalRequirements:

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.

• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist tooperatea computer keyboard and calculator.

• Seeing to read a variety of materials.

• Sitting or standing forextendedperiod of time.

• Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height.

• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

• Commuting on an as needed basis to outside meetings and training locations.