Coordinator, Career & Alumni (Part-time - 25 hours per week) - New York Institute of Technology

Overview

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) is a non-profit independent, private institution of higher education with 13,000 students worldwide. Offering 90 degree programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in more than 50 fields of study, NYIT has conscientiously followed its mission of providing career-oriented professional education. Its academic programs prepare students for in-demand careers in today's global economy, in areas such as architecture and design; arts and sciences; education; engineering and computing sciences; health professions; management; and osteopathic medicine.

Responsibilities

New York Institute of Technology is seeking a Temporary Career & Alumni Coordinator for its Vancouver Campus. The Coordinator 's Responsibilities will include but is not limited to supporting increased opportunities with employers, alumni and friends of NYIT and implementing the Employer and Alumni Relations plans for the university; collaborate with the Academic Support Coordinator in the delivery of the Career Services educational offerings to students, such as resume preparation skills, workplace expectations, skills for successful interviews; develop and manage relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, including employers, students, alumni, donors and volunteers. The position will be responsible for developing communication efforts, planning and hosting events, identifying potential employers, assisting students with job placement and managing related projects.

Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in career services, alumni affairs, higher education, relationship management, recruitment, marketing/communications, human resources or related field required; master's degree preferred. Excellent interpersonal, communication, event planning, project management and computer skills also required (MS Suite and database programs); experience working with employer development and recruitment preferred; ability to manage multiple projects and programs independently and ability to deal with a complex changing environment are essential; ability to work occasional evenings/weekends is required; knowledge of student immigration regulations is a plus.