Job Opening: Director of Professional Development and Outreach (31610)

[Job Title: Director of Professional Development and Outreach **[(31610[)

[Join Purdue University Fort Wayne: [We are currently seeking a [full-time and onsite *Director of Professional Development and Outreach [for our Doermer School of Business[. This position coordinates career development for undergraduate and graduate students in the Doermer School of Business by cultivating employer and alumni relationships and through community outreach. [Primary Responsibilities:*]{helvetica",sans-serif"=""}]{helvetica",sans-serif"=""}]{helvetica",sans-serif"=""}]{helvetica",sans-serif"=""}]{helvetica",sans-serif"=""}]{helvetica",sans-serif"=""}]{helvetica",sans-serif"=""}]{helvetica",sans-serif"=""}]{helvetica",sans-serif"=""}

• Collaborate with academic administrators to identify, define, and meet student career planning and internship needs, goals and objectives, specific to the business disciplines.
• Support professional development programming through partnership with Doermer School of Business student organizations.
• Establish an outreach agenda to expand visibility of the school among employers and develop job and internship opportunities for business students.
• Manage and develop PFWs current and future relationships with government, nonprofit, private sector employers, and alumni.
• Promote on-campus recruitment programs, internship programs, and all other placement initiatives.
• Coordinate and manage employer relations events.
• Provide academic advising to Doermer School of Business students.

[Required Qualifications:]{helvetica",sans-serif"=""}

• A masters degree in student affairs, higher education, or a related field.
• 6-7 years of experience in an academic advising, career development and/or outreach role.
• Possess previous experience in leadership, budget planning, and data analysis.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to present to collaborative groups of students, parents, and professional staff.
• Must be able to work independently and independently prioritize/ manage responsibilities.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficient with computers, software applications, and emerging technologies.

[Preferred Qualifications:]{helvetica",sans-serif"=""}

• Knowledge of Purdue University Fort Wayne programs, majors, policies, procedures, and technology.
• Able to implement recruitment and marketing strategies.

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