Sr Assoc Dir of Grad & Postdoc Employer Relations @ Yale University
Reporting to the Director of Graduate and Postdoctoral Career Services, the Senior Associate Director of STEM Employer Relations will build and expand relationships with leading employers to create robust talent pipelines for STEM Ph.D. and postdoctoral scholars. With a focus on the local biosciences industry, the Senior Associate Director will lead strategic initiatives to connect Yale’s top-tier talent with career opportunities, driving the design and implementation of innovative outreach strategies and engagement programs to broaden the range of career exploration and job opportunities available to PhDs and postdoctoral scholars at Yale. The Senior Associate Director will take the lead in all aspects of creating and enriching business relationships with organizations to identify employment opportunities. To successfully execute this work, the Senior Associate Director will establish and cultivate productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, campus organizations, and alumni.
For this role, the Office of Career Strategy seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with strong relationship management skills and a proven ability to develop and manage initiatives. A Ph.D. in a life science field is strongly preferred. Experience working in a university setting in university relations, recruiting, human resources, or a related area is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.