Resource Development Assistant Jobs in West Virginia

Job Requisition:

JR101240 Assistant Director of National Employer Development (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director of National Employer Development

Department:

CC00255 WM001 | WMUA | Career Development

Job Family:

Staff - Career Services

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular (benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

Cohen Career Center

Primary Job Posting Location:

William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

The Office of University Advancement creates the conditions for opportunity - human, financial, & experiential - by garnering and stewarding the resources that advance William & Mary.
The Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement empowers students and alumni to explore professional possibilities and navigate lifelong career development.
The Assistant Director of National Employer Development is an important member of the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement team, which is housed in the Office of University Advancement at William & Mary.
The Assistant Director of National Employer Development (Assistant Director) reports to the Director of Employer Development & Engagement and contributes to the overall strategic direction of the Employer Development & Engagement team by developing and supporting the team's engagement and recruiting strategy, developing relationships with key employer, family, and alumni stakeholders, and ensuring the seamless integration of hiring stakeholder into various programs and events.
This position is based in Williamsburg and is expected to work in person in the office on campus.
View the full position description for this job on the University Advancement recruitment website: https://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/open-positions/index.php.

Job Description:

For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed. A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Salary: Up to $50,000, commensurate with experience and internal alignment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or comparable education, experience, and training.

• General knowledge of the services, programs, and resources of a full-service career services office.

• Knowledge of the on-campus recruitment process.

• Experience with project and event management (typically, 2+ years).

• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a proven ability to establish rapport with students, faculty, alumni, and staff colleagues.

• Technological proficiency and a willingness to embrace new technologies including managing databases and familiarity with career development platforms and software packages.

• Effective organizational and management skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word);

• Working knowledge of career services databases

• Demonstration of a technical aptitude to learn new technologies (i.e., Symplicity software, Cascade Web tools).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, or a related field.

• One to three years of experience in a career services office or role related in employer development & engagement.

• Prior experience working in higher education.

• Experience using career services management platforms or applications, e.g., Symplicity, 12Twenty, College Central Network, etc., (typically 1-2 years).

Job Duties:

50% - National Employer Development & Outreach:

• Maintain knowledge of employment trends and career opportunities in industries, including labor market trends.

• Identify and create strategic employer development and recruiting plans, reviewing state, regional, national, and international data in concert with current student data to identify employer and industry targets to strengthen and deepen recruiting relationships for full-time jobs and internships.

• Maintain accurate records for employer engagement and student outcomes related to recruiting partnerships and support the efforts to report on established metrics.

• Support the efforts to connect students with industry partners including employers, graduate schools, alumni, parents, and friends of the university with selected career industries(e.g., Business, Creative, Public Service, etc.).

• Collaborate with campus partners who work closely with employers, building relationships and establishing pipelines of opportunity.

• Ensures creation and maintenance of targets "must get" list of key employer to engage W&M students.

• Responsible for developing effective and productive relationships with targeted "must get" employers.

40% - Program Management:

• Assist in planning and coordinating employer events such as Career Fairs, Expos, Showcases, Trips and Treks.

• Works collaboratively with the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement team to source various organizations, parents and employers for various speakers, panels, and workshops.

• Assist with the management and oversight of the Employer Advisory Board housed within the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement.

• Assists in the oversight of the Employer Sponsor Program.

• Assists with the Employer Partner Program.

10% - Assessment:

• Assist with the assessment of activities and outcomes for employer facing events.

• Assist with developing mid-year and end-of-year reports, highlighting employer activity, programming activity, and progress on annual goals.

• Participate in other assessment activities as requested by the Center and the Division.

Additional Job Description:

Job Profile:

JP1023 - Career Counselor - Exempt - Salary - S09

Qualifications:

Compensation Grade:

S09

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-02-20

Review Date:

2026-04-25

Position Restrictions:

Continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited

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Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor's ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.