Associate Director for Experiential Learning & Employer Relations

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

SJF seeks a visionary leader to champion the development and expansion of transformative experiential learning opportunities and foster strategic employer relations. This pivotal role will spearhead the design and implementation of a robust framework for experiential education, cultivating impactful programs that empower students across the School of Business and the School of Arts & Sciences.

As the primary liaison for employer relations, the Associate Director cultivates and manages vital partnerships with organizations across diverse industries. By leveraging strong communication and interpersonal skills, the individual builds trusting relationships and secures valuable internship, co-op, and job placement opportunities for students and graduates. This role spearheads the development of a robust ecosystem for experiential learning. Leveraging institutional resources, the Associate Director identifies and launches new programs, while enhancing the visibility and reach of existing offerings. Through meticulously designed tracking, reporting, and assessment systems, they diligently evaluate student learning outcomes and program effectiveness, ensuring continuous improvement.

The Associate Director serves as a dedicated mentor and advocate for students, providing personalized guidance and coaching sessions. By leading workshops and teaching the credit bearing internship class, they equip students with vital skills and empower them to navigate the professional landscape with confidence. Beyond individual contributions, this role demands effective leadership. The Associate Director chairs the Experiential Learning Advisory Council and Employer Advisory Board, fostering interdepartmental collaboration and aligning strategic goals. They manage on-site visits, oversee the Fisher Flight program in partnership with the alumni office, and manage the funding allocation for the Career Accelerator Awards.

The Associate Director actively participates in various aspects of the Career Services department, including facilitating recruitment activities, career fairs, workshops, classroom presentations, and contributing to data analysis and assessment initiatives. Proven leadership experience in educational or professional settings.

Employer Relations Responsibilities:

A Master's degree with three-five years of full-time experience developing, promoting, and managing internship/experiential learning opportunities or in career services for students in a college environment. Degrees must be in Higher Education Administration, Education, Human Resources, Communications, Psychology, Counseling, or related fields with at least one year of full-time experience in a career center is required. The candidate must be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employers, staff, faculty, alumni and students, and must have demonstrated success in program development and management.

Potential for student worker/intern supervision

Requires some physical effort i.e.., standing, walking, light lifting (5-10 lbs.) and manual dexterity in the operation of office equipment; extended periods of time at a keyboard, perceptual demands for sound, form, texture, and depth. Will occasionally require the use of reliable transportation.

MS Office Suite, Google Suite, Handshake, Brightspace, Social Media Platforms, Starfish, Banner, Zoom, Employer Database System, Canva.

This is a 12-month, full time position and is scheduled for 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with the occasional evening and weekend hours.

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.

The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu), in-person in Campus Center 206, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).

The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed