Assistant Director of External Relations en Towson University

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

 

The Assistant Director of External Relations plays a central role in supporting student success via employer recruitment, with a focus on: (1) providing competitive opportunities to all TU students; (2) securing participation in the Career Center’s major career fairs each academic year; and (3) generating revenue for the department. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining employer relationships that drive impactful career community sponsorship and strategic student engagement opportunities.

 

The Assistant of External Relations also plays a supporting role in the administration and growth of the Career Center’s Employer Partnership Program. Through data-informed outreach and partner cultivation, this position supports the expansion of career programming and enhances student access to internships, jobs, and employer connections.

 

In collaboration with the Career Education team, faculty, and campus partners, this position contributes to program management, supervises student interns, and advances the Career Center’s employer engagement strategy through purposeful revenue-generating efforts and recruitment.

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EResponsibilities for the Assistant Director of External Relations include, but are not limited to the following:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EServes as the external relations lead for assigned Career Communities, managing a portfolio of employers across industries that align with student interests and academic programs; develops and implements an employer recruitment strategy designed to generate leads, expand TU’s Career Center employer network, and increase participation in impactful programs such as career fairs, on-campus recruiting, and sponsorship opportunities; assists in retaining the existing base of employers through the delivery of excellent customer service and continued follow-up%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EActively represents the Career Center at on and off-campus employer events, including career panels, networking receptions, advisory meetings, and recruitment visits%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ECultivates and maintains strong relationships with employers through regular outreach, presentations, and one-on-one engagement with consideration for revenue development throughout the TU footprint; actively converts employer interest into formal engagement through clear communication of engagement benefits, timely follow-up, and strategic alignment with Career Center goals; collaborates with the Associate Director of External Relations and Partnerships to meet revenue benchmarks, grow the Career Center’s employer partnership program, and ensure sponsor benefit delivery%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWorks closely with Assistant Directors of Career Education, faculty, internship coordinators, and other campus stakeholders to connect employers with tailored recruiting opportunities; utilizes Handshake to track outreach activity, manage the employer pipeline, and generate reports that guide strategic recruitment and revenue decisions%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ECollaborates with the Career Education team and assigned Career Communities to support the planning and delivery of employer-facing events and employer recruitment; contributes to the design and execution of signature programming such as career fairs, industry-specific boutique fairs, employer tabling, and direct employer engagement with students%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EPerforms other duties as assigned%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThe work hours for this position may include occasional weekends and evenings.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETelework may be available for this position up to two days per week following the completion of 90 days of service in good standing.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
*!%3Cp data-start=%22210%22 data-end=%22240%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong data-start=%22210%22 data-end=%22238%22%3E%3Cu%3ERequired Qualifications:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EBachelor’s degree%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ETwo years of experience building and maintaining external relationships with a variety of stakeholders (e.g., employers, community organizations, sponsors, or similar 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and verbal communication skills%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EProfessionalism, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EDemonstrated 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style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;%22%3EFlexibility, adaptability, and openness to piloting innovative ideas%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp data-start=%221072%22 data-end=%221142%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EPreferred Qualifications:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp data-start=%221072%22 data-end=%221142%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EMaster’s degree%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp data-start=%221072%22 data-end=%221142%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3ERelevant experience in admissions, fundraising, corporate recruitment, or employer relations strongly desired%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp data-start=%221072%22 data-end=%221142%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EExperience representing an organization to external stakeholders through outreach, presentations, or event participation%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp data-start=%221072%22 data-end=%221142%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EDemonstrated success in meeting revenue goals or managing partnerships in a performance-driven environment%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp data-start=%221072%22 data-end=%221142%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EFamiliarity with higher education, workforce development, or career services%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp data-start=%221072%22 data-end=%221142%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan 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*!%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETargeted hiring range is %2465,000 - %2468,000 and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, please click %3C/span%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://www.towson.edu/hr/documents/benefits_summary_exempt.pdf%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3Ehere%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found %3C/span%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://www.towson.edu/hr/current/benefits/perks-discounts.html%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3Ehere%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EIf you are motivated, innovative and team-oriented, we would love to hear from you. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application. This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E Solicitar ahora