Description

Kelley Indianapolis Career Services (KICS) is located within the Kelley School of Business on the Indiana University (IU) Indianapolis campus and operates under the Office of Kelley Academic and Professional Development (KAPD), which also houses the Kelley Undergraduate Program. This unit is centrally situated on the thriving and scenic urban campus, providing a dynamic environment for academic and professional engagement.
Employer Relations, within KICS, helps to support the highly competitive Kelley Indianapolis Undergraduate Program, Graduate Accounting Program, and the Nationally Ranked Evening Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program serving over 1,600 plus students through a complete range of career services.
The IU Indianapolis campus is a vibrant community that promotes positivity and a passion for success. The top ranked Kelley School of Business delivers undergraduate and graduate business programs that prepare students for lifelong achievement and professional excellence. Kelley faculty and staff are committed to collaboration, professionalism and ongoing innovation in programs and research.

Job Summary

The Associate Director, in collaboration with the Senior Associate Director of Career Services, will help drive the mission of Kelley Indianapolis Career Services (KICS) and Kelley Corporate Partners Program. The Associate Director is responsible for leading and managing the employer relations function within Kelley Indianapolis Career Services. This role focuses on the strategic delivery of comprehensive services to a global employer base, with an emphasis on enhancing employer engagement across all recruitment-related activities.
Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Oversees all facets of employer relations, including but not limited to experiential learning initiatives, career fairs, networking events, on-campus recruitment, employer visibility and engagement opportunities, the Career Services Advisory Board, the Corporate Partners Program, and employer development strategies.
• Responsible for the collection, analysis, and reporting of key performance indicators and metrics related to employer engagement and outcomes.

General Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and markets on-campus recruitment events to connect students with potential employers.
• Manages relationships with employers and alumni through regular communication.
• Implements large-scale and/or off-campus events and participates in planning, employer relations, student marketing, event execution, and post-event evaluation.
• Coordinates the logistics and scheduling of information sessions, on-campus interviews, class presentations, and networking events hosted by the career center, featuring alumni and employer representatives.
• Oversees the online job and internship posting process and makes critical decisions during the review process to ensure all postings adhere to office and campus policies.
• Develops, interprets, and enforces policies pertinent to third-party recruiting and other employment conditions.
• Reports and analyzes recruiting data for detailed, annual evaluation; reports trends to manager and makes recommendations for improved operational efficiency.
• Meets regularly with colleagues to analyze recruitment trends and plan employer relations strategies that enhance existing relationships and identify new opportunities.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION
Required

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 5 years in employer relations, career consulting, or related field

Preferred

• Experience in supervising professional and/or support staff
• Experience effectively designing and executing strategic initiatives in relationship management and development

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Preferred

• Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University

SKILLS
Required

• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines

Preferred

• Exhibits superior interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated proficiency and confidence in public speaking
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of the broad spectrum of career opportunities available to business students, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the key competencies and marketable attributes associated with a business education
• Strong commitment to collaborative work within a team-based environment and a dedication to supporting undergraduate student learning and career development
• Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for engaging with business students

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
The position requires the flexibility to work outside of standard business hours as needed.

Additional Information

This position is part of the IU Framework for Academic Advising and Career Development. Learn more about the associated expectations, student learning outcomes, and institutional commitments at this site.

Work Location

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Advertised Salary

$55,000 - $60,000 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Student Services
Job Family: Career Services
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.

Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

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