Career Services and Employer Relations Assistant Director
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology invites applications for an exciting opportunity to serve as a Career Services and Employer Relations Assistant Director. This role is responsible for providing individualized career advising to students and alumni, equipping them with the tools necessary to successfully pursue internships, co-ops, research opportunities, graduate education, and full-time employment. The Assistant Director will build and maintain collaborative relationships with students, alumni, employers, faculty, staff, parents, and other key constituents, while also representing and promoting Rose-Hulman to campus visitors, including prospective students and athletic recruits. The position supports initiatives that enhance the student experience, foster inclusive practices, and strengthen communication, data, and outreach efforts across the Institute.
The Assistant Director will work closely with undergraduate students to guide them through career exploration and decision-making processes, providing support that may include resume and curriculum vitae development and review, interview preparation, networking strategies, graduate school testing and application guidance, cover letter and personal statement feedback, and offer evaluation and negotiation. This role includes working with assigned student populations to monitor and track post-graduation outcomes and progress. Additionally, the position involves tracking, compiling, and analyzing student, alumni, and employer data, ensuring accuracy within systems such as CRM and Handshake, and contributing to departmental reporting and assessment efforts for internal and external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will assist in the planning, development, execution, and evaluation of career-related events, workshops, presentations, and programs, including supporting logistics such as set-up and breakdown. They will also contribute to the development of career-related curriculum and courses for both in-person and online delivery, collaborating with academic departments and faculty to align career outcomes with academic programs. Responsibilities further include creating and maintaining marketing and communication materials, including websites, social media content, brochures, reports, and other publications. This role may perform additional duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the Institute and its commitment to student success.
Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree, along with two to three years of professional experience in career development, counseling, social work, recruiting, human resources, teaching, or college admissions. Must demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, as well as project and process management and sales-oriented skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Additionally, successful candidates will possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, a strong customer service orientation, and polished presentation abilities.
Preferred candidates will have a master’s degree and 5 years of relevant professional experience in career development, counseling, social work, recruiting, human resources, teaching, college admissions, or higher ed. Experience with database management, Power BI, career services software, graphic design, web-based tools, and social media platforms is also preferred.
At Rose-Hulman, an institution recognized as the No. 1 undergraduate engineering college in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges for 27 consecutive years, your successes are celebrated in a welcoming, supportive, and flexible environment with a number of benefits and resources including a variety of health benefit options; voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Caregiver Resources; participation in Tuition Exchange; a generous and flexible paid leave program and dedicated time for professional development. As a Rose-Hulman employee, you will also enjoy access to full-service fitness facilities and programming; a performing arts center featuring national touring acts and campus productions; and access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment. All employees experience opportunities to have an impact on student lives and be part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary project collaboration that can have a global impact, as well as receive continual encouragement and support for philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) focused institution, whose students’ education and success are the nucleus of everything we strive for. We support and recognize excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, and intellectual growth of our students, faculty, and staff. Our campus culture is student-focused, welcoming, and inclusive. Here, we believe that every employee has a role to play in the mission of the institute: to provide our students with the world's best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education in an environment of individual attention and support.
Located on the banks of the Wabash River and conveniently located within driving distance of seven major cities, Terre Haute is a vibrant community with a revitalized downtown, museums, parks, four higher ed institutions, a rich historical past, and dynamic food, music, and arts scene.
Salary range is $53,000 – $63,000. Salary is competitive. A salary pay may be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.
Rose-Hulman conducts background checks for all prospective employees, including criminal history, education, social media, employment, driving records, and reference checks, where relevant to job duties. The scope depends on the role's responsibilities and Institute necessity. Information from background checks will be used solely to assess a candidate's suitability for employment, ensuring a safe and productive workplace, and will be handled in compliance with federal and state laws.
Applications: Only online applications/resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website, jobs.rose-hulman.edu, will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Human Resources via email, [email protected], for questions.
This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship at this time.
EEO
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Institute’s policy to treat all employees and applicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
