Inatai Foundation

Director – Employer Engagement

Inatai Foundation

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $91,746 - $101,940 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop and execute a strategic plan for engaging regional and national employers, including a targeted set of employer partnerships with specific outcomes for Whitman students and graduates. (60%)
  • Create, cultivate, and steward relationships with employers across all sectors.
  • Collaborate with the Alumni Relations Office, faculty and CCEC staff to expand recruiting and internship programs with organizations connected to Whitman alumni and parents.
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with relevant organizations and business sectors that historically have had little or no interaction with Whitman College.
  • Develop a communication strategy to highlight internship and research opportunities to further our integrated advising efforts.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of regional and national employment market trends and their actual and potential impact on the hiring of Whitman students and graduates.
  • Direct outreach activities and events that connect students and alumni with employers.
  • Collaborate with the Director for Career Development to track job market demand, employer use of CCEC, and hiring results for students in various academic majors.
  • Formulate strategies for increasing participation rates of those majors that underuse available resources.
  • Engage actively in CCEC initiatives to provide individual career coaching to every student at Whitman and prepare them for a strong graduate launch. (25%)
  • Provide career coaching support to a cohort of Whitman students.
  • Actively participate in Year 5 career coaching for recent graduates.
  • Infuse employer and job market insights into career coaching initiatives.
  • Participate in CCEC leadership to collaborate on Center-wide initiatives and responsibilities. (15%)
  • Supervise staff that support these areas of work.
  • Manage relevant budgets to ensure effective and permissible use of funds.
  • Represent and promote the CCEC to a variety of constituents such as Whitman parents, alumni and prospective students.
  • Maintain membership in relevant national and regional associations, attend conferences and training, and share knowledge with campus colleagues.
  • Utilize and evaluate data for continuous program improvement.
  • Utilize effective and current technology and communication outlets in all facets of work.
  • Adapt to evolving priorities and contribute to additional projects and initiatives related to the CCEC that align with institutional needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in employer engagement, external relations, partnership development, recruiting, career services, workforce development, or a related field.
  • OR a combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to articulate the value of a liberal arts education and the College’s mission and values.
  • Ability to positively and actively contribute to the college’s core values of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism and access.
  • Knowledge of employer engagement and partnership development strategies that support immersive and experiential learning in a liberal arts context.
  • Knowledge of regional and national labor market trends and their implications for student career outcomes and employer demand.
  • Skill in building, cultivating, and sustaining strategic relationships with employers across industries and sectors, including organizations historically under-engaged with the College.
  • Skill in strategic planning, implementation, and assessment of employer engagement initiatives aligned with institutional and divisional goals.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, alumni relations, advancement, and student-facing teams to expand high-impact learning and recruiting opportunities.
  • Skill in using data, technology, and market insights to track engagement, participation, and student outcomes and inform continuous improvement.
  • Ability to provide career coaching and advising informed by employer expectations, workforce trends, and equitable access considerations.
  • Skill in supervising staff, managing budgets, and contributing to college-wide leadership and operational effectiveness.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to represent the College professionally to diverse constituencies.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to evolving institutional needs, and travel regionally as required.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex, concurrent initiatives; prioritize competing demands; and execute projects with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
Benefits
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances.
  • Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage.
  • 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met.
  • Paid Time Off: 20 accrued vacation days, 12 accrued sick days, 13 paid holidays.
  • Tuition Remission – Dependent Children Employee tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester.
  • Employee Assistance Program Relocation assistance for eligible employees.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
employer engagementpartnership developmentrecruitingcareer servicesworkforce developmentstrategic planningdata analysiscareer coachingbudget managementprogram improvement
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsorganizational skillscollaborationadaptabilityleadershipstrategic relationship buildingproblem-solvingattention to detail