Industry Relations Lead (Student Services Professional III)

Job No: 542281
Work Type:
Locations: San Diego
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)


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Position Summary

Join Our Team as an Industry Relations Leader!

Are you passionate about shaping the future workforce and building strong industry connections? We have an exciting opportunity for you to lead our campus and regional industry relations activities, focusing on workforce development, hiring, job/internship creation, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive strategic planning and implementation of Business-to-Business (B2B) engagement strategies to support talent acquisition, including recruitment lifecycles and internship design to generate revenue.
• Foster strong internal and external relationships to enhance our industry connections.
• Develop and execute effective communication, marketing, and outreach strategies.
• Lead and coordinate industry and career development programs, including internships, mentoring, and leadership initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and assess industry relations events and resources such as career fairs, webinars, and sponsorships.
• Communicate key metrics and findings to internal and external stakeholders, and keep campus partners updated on recruiting practices.
• Support and contribute to Career Services programming and outreach for students, faculty, student organizations, and employers.
• Develop and assess a communications strategy targeting external industry organizations and internal campus partners, utilizing various marketing channels.
• Track, analyze, and report industry and employment-related outcomes to support departmental and campus priorities.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Play a key role in integrating employers into our academic and career development processes.
• Stay Current: Keep our department and institution up-to-date with the latest workforce development trends and industry needs.
• Dynamic Environment: Enjoy a role that includes local travel, to keep you connected with industry partners, and occasional weekend/evening work.

Join us and make a difference in the future of workforce development!

Position Information

• Full-time, permanent/probationary, role offering comprehensive benefits.
• The position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.
• Local travel is a routine part of this role and weekend/evening work may be required as needed.

Department Summary

The Career Services department is a unit in the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity. It is an innovative, reputable, and globally recognized leader that supports education, workforce, and economic development. The Career Services department serves students by supporting their career development journey through the following activities: career exploration, professional development, employment preparation and experiential learning, and industry engagement and employment outcomes.

The Career Services department serves industry partners by supporting their talent acquisition and business needs through the following activities: workforce development planning and consulting, professional development, direct services and resources to support talent acquisition.

Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity

The Division facilitates the academic and career success, personal growth and well-being of all students, and works proactively to address systemic inequities through professional learning, community building, advocacy, policy recommendations and organizational structures. We aim to foster an affirming campus culture based on the core values of excellence, equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion through:

• Recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are reflective of the diverse student body and communities served by SDSU, and recruiting students who are representative of the rich diversity of the region and the world;
• Fostering an environment that is welcoming, affirming, and empowering for students, faculty, staff and alumni of all backgrounds;
• Enhancing the career and educational pathways of a diverse student body, the faculty and staff, including enhancing the learning environment and expanding learning opportunities for all students inside and outside the classroom, and expanding and connecting opportunities for students to participate in transformational experiences;
• Developing leaders who believe in and lead others toward supporting civility, mutual respect and diversity in our society and workplaces; and
• Cultivating relationships with the local community that advance the well-being of diverse individuals and communities.

Position upholds the Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, specifically:

'The Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity acknowledges and honors the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community's diversity of traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusive excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development, and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our innovative, strategic and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and lead others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, and inclusion in our workplaces and society.'

For more information regarding the Career Services department, click here.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related. Possession of this knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required.

A master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Key Qualifications

• Experience in workforce development, job placement, and business development.
• Strong ability to cultivate and maintain internal and external partnerships, driving collaboration across departments and with industry stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Proficient in leading marketing outreach and communication efforts to promote industry relations programs, attract employers, and engage with academic and business communities.
• Ability to meet annual goals and outcomes related to employer and student engagement, revenue generation, and employment outcomes.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,276 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,276 - $7,517 per month.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU's Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on September 19, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by September 18, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Eurick Hilario at echilario@sdsu.edu.



Advertised: Sep 04, 2024 (4:00 PM)
Applications Close: Open until filled

To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/542281/industry-relations-lead-student-services-professional-iii







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