Assistant Director, Employer and Alumni Relations

Assistant Director, Employer and Alumni Relations

• 556613
• New York
• Columbia College
• Full Time
• Opening on: Apr 13 2026
• Grade 11

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• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $66,300 - $69,000 Annually

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University''s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Center for Career Education (CCE) serves undergraduate students in Columbia College, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science and the School of General Studies and collaborates with Career Centers in the other schools at Columbia University and its affiliated institutions.

We are an innovative team of career services professionals dedicated to supporting our diverse body of students and alumni in reaching their personal and professional goals, by providing access to networking connections, experiential learning opportunities and jobs, comprehensive resources, and customized career counseling.

The Employer and Alumni Relations (EAR) team within CCE is dedicated to helping 700+ employers recruit undergraduate students and alumni for full and part-time employment and internships. The team also markets the unique talents and skills of Columbia students attracting a wide array of employers, in a diverse range of industries, nationally and internationally to recruit students from the undergraduate schools served by CCE.

The Employer and Alumni Relations team works closely with employers to simplify and maximize their recruitment efforts by:

• Consulting with organizations to understand their immediate and future hiring needs
• Developing targeted recruitment strategies designed to access Columbia talent, including on-campus recruiting; career fairs; a job/internship listing service (LionSHARE powered by Handshake), industry showcases; connecting with student clubs
• Providing a variety of effective promotional resources
• Build and maintain relationships to stay abreast of industry trend to support student career development

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director of Employer and Alumni Relations, the Assistant Director''s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working in a team-based environment to build relationships with employers and alumni interested in engaging in both in-person and virtual career programs and activities managed through CCE. These activities will range from recruiting activities such as career fairs, information sessions, on campus recruiting etc.; and other career development programs designed to help Columbia students acquire new competencies and skills to support their overall career development.
• Maintain an Industry Focus for a given industry or areas of career interest to Columbia students. In line with strategic priorities, conduct proactive outreach to employers and alumni encouraging them to develop opportunities for Columbia students. Plan employer visits locally and nationally to present Columbia undergraduate students, deepen industry connections, and highlight Columbia as a recruiting destination.
• Report on industry and employer trends; provide information and data on employers to staff at CCE, Columbia students, and other key stakeholders as required. Maintain connections to student advisers at CCE and provide them with updated industry information through in-person and virtual meetings. Manage employer interface with on-campus recruiting where required.
• Report on industry trends; provide information and data on employers to staff at CCE, Columbia students, and other key stakeholders as required. Disseminate employer trends and other data broadly through in-person meetings, online and using CCE''s Salesforce Client Relationship Management system. Manage employer interface with on-campus recruiting where required.
• Manage a cohort of employers who come to campus to recruit Columbia students annually. Manage logistics remotely and via CCE''s online recruiting system LionSHARE, act as their first point of contact for recruiting, monitor student engagement and marketing efforts and troubleshoot as required. Work with the Administration & Planning team to implement effective processes to manage employer billing for recruiting and career events.
• Collaborate with the EAR Team to manage alumni volunteer programs as required e.g., mentoring, practice interviewing, etc.
• Collaborate with the Experiential Education Team at CCE to source employers to participate in internship programs, host site visits, and lead exploration-focused workshops and information sessions.
• Participate in CCE''s student career advising initiatives, including Quick Questions. Develop and deliver innovative programs, media, workshops and other opportunities to help students learn more about given industry focus area.
• Work with CCE's Communications & Event Management team to help plan and coordinate employer events such as career fairs and industry showcases, assisting in everything from employer communication, to logistics planning and outreach to students through clubs and organizations. Lead assessment initiatives for designated events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Some evening work during the fall and spring semesters is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree or equivalent required.

• A minimum of 2 years of related experience, such as experience in career services, corporate recruiting, college relations, customer service, operations and/or marketing.

• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills required.

• Excellent relationship management skills required.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access required.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with diverse populations.

• Ability to travel on behalf of Career Education to develop and maintain relationship with employers as necessary.

• Availability to work some evenings throughout the year.

Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be reviewed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master''s Degree in a relevant discipline preferred.

• Experience organizing large events preferred.

• Technical expertise to design processes, databases, and data reporting and analysis preferred.

• Experience with Handshake and Salesforce CRM

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.