Assistant Director External Relations And Career Management

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Assistant Director, External Relations and Career Management

Duties: Oversees and manages the development and delivery of state-of-the-art, cutting-edge programs designed to build the brand of the Northwestern MS in Biotechnology Program and prepare students for careers in the biotechnology and related industries. Responsible for the development and maintenance of relationships with the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors for the development of educational partnerships and work-integrated learning opportunities for students. Will be responsible for managing industrial outreach events, organizing industrial board meetings, providing professional development coaching to students, selective fundraising, and overseeing an MBP professional development training course. Researches best practices and peer institutions and market/economic conditions and recommends changes and enhancements to improve administrative effectiveness, services and/or resources. Leads the strategic direction with regard to employer recruitment; identifies key stakeholders and influencers within employers and other organizations; creates and nurtures mutually beneficial relationships between MBP and employers that support programs and activities and meet student career objectives. Stays current on industry trends. Reviews existing use of technology and recommends changes to incorporate state-of-the-art systems and tools as appropriate into all aspects of the advising, counseling, and recruiting/employment programs. Proposes budget for programs and services to support the unit's strategic plan. Implement/provide personalized counseling and advising that focuses on self-assessment, research, job and internship search strategies, reflection, and strategic decision making. Researches, develops and implements programs and services that enhance the student experience. Manages the MBP-specific internship and co-op program connecting students with alumni and professionals for employment opportunities. Maintains knowledge of job market trends and hiring practices in a range of fields. Identifies opportunities, solicits organizations, cultivates and stewards relationships that expand alternative sources of resources and services from University offerings (i.e., Career offices, field studies, other schools and programs). Coordinates educational trips for students to sites of partner companies. Builds and maintains a network of potential employers and alumni that can provide opportunities for mentoring, internships and/or jobs. Engages with associations, organizations, alumni, and employers to encourage experiential education and professional development. Develops and maintains accurate database of corporate contacts. Reaches out to other biotechnology-related programs at Northwestern with the goal of increasing participation, value, resources, etc. to support continued external program development and improvement. Manages the Industrial Advisory Boards meetings and all communication with board members; works in collaboration with the Director to identify and recruit board members. Develops and strengthens relationships with professionals across the biotechnology industry. Identifies opportunities and strategies for short- and long-term growth and expansion of program resources, value and participation. Creates and implements program brand identity and marketing and advertising strategy regarding programs and services. Oversees marketing and advertising of new and current programs, partnering with internal and external key stakeholders to ensure marketing plan effectively targets students, sponsors, employers, etc. Advises professional staff on implementation of marketing plan. Manages planning and arrangement of programs - meetings, workshops, trainings, events, etc. designed to provide information, promote resources and to build internal and external relationships. Manages event details including communication, venues, presenters, travel arrangements, materials, refreshments and technology ensuring that all are arranged and completed in an appropriate and timely manner. Researches best practices to enhance, improve, and innovate program topics and delivery to better meet goals and objectives. Supervises creation of components, including curriculum development, lectures, conferences, and seminars. Creates/delivers and evaluates workshops. Leads intradepartmental information-sharing initiatives to build the Northwestern Biotechnology Brand. . Evaluation. . Manages development and maintenance of evaluation processes including associated metrics and key performance indicators. Collect and analyzes outcome measurements and recommends changes and enhancements to improve program. Collaborates with internal/external partners to implement changes designed to improve/increase program goals/objectives. Analyzes evaluation data from internal/external participants (students, faculty, employers, etc.) to assist in program development and updates. Coordinates development and implementation of processes and procedures that ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and NU laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Supervises graduate interns and/or student employees. Responsible for the direct management of 1 staff communications coordinator.

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