Alliance/Partner Management, Career Counseling, Career Development, Communication Skills, Community Development, Community Relations, Community Support, Corporate Planning, Data Management, Economic Development, Government, Grant Writing, Healthcare, Higher Education, Job Fairs, Manufacturing, Market Trend Analysis, Organizational Skills, Program Evaluation
Assistant Director of Workforce Development, Employer Relations & Community Engagement
Salary
$53,325.00 - $71,100.00 Annually
Location
Normal
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202300876
Department
The Office of Career and Workforce Development
Opening Date
07/23/2026
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Description
The Assistant Director of Workforce Development, Employer Relations & Community Engagement supports the design, implementation, and expansion of career-readiness, employer engagement, and workforce-pipeline initiatives that align with AAMU's mission of student success and regional economic development. This role focuses on corporate relationship development, industry cluster engagement, and expanding experiential learning opportunities for students.
Examples of Duties
Corporate & Industry Engagement
- Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with corporate partners across targeted industry clusters (e.g., STEM, government, healthcare, business, manufacturing).
- Assist in developing new employer partnerships that result in internships, externships, co-op programs, and full-time employment pipelines.
- Maintain an active portfolio of employers and track engagement outcomes (recruitment, placements, partnerships).
- Pursue grant opportunities related to workforce development and employer engagement.
- Pursue grant writing opportunities.
Experiential Learning & Workforce Pipelines
- Support the development and expansion of work-based learning programs, including internships, co-ops, apprenticeships, and micro-internships.
- Coordinate employer-driven opportunities aligned with academic programs and workforce needs.
- Maintain databases of student placements and employer partnerships.
Community & Economic Development Engagement
- Collaborate with local, regional, and state workforce agencies, chambers of commerce, and community organizations.
- Represent the AAMU department at workforce development initiatives, career fairs, and industry events.
- Assist in aligning programs with state and regional labor market trends and workforce needs.
Student Career Readiness Support
- Support employer-led programming (panels, site visits, mock interviews).
- Provide career coaching and advising to students.
Program Support & Data Management
- Track and report data on internships, employment outcomes, and employer engagement.
- Assist with career fairs, recruitment events, and employer visits.
- Support grant initiatives and workforce development programming as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
- Master's degree required (Higher Education, Business, Workforce Development, or related field).
- 3-5 years of experience in career services, workforce development, employer relations, or community relations.
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with employers and community stakeholders.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of career services platforms (e.g., Handshake, Symplicity).
Supplemental Information
- Experience with industry cluster strategies or sector-based workforce models.
- Familiarity with HBCU student populations and equity-centered workforce initiatives.
- Data-informed decision-making and program assessment experience.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr
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Do you have a master's degree required in Higher Education, Business, Workforce Development, or related field?
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Do you have 3-5 years of experience in career services, workforce development, employer relations, or community relations?
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Do you have demonstrated ability to build partnerships with employers and community stakeholders?
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Do you have strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills?
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Do you have knowledge of career services platforms (e.g., Handshake, Symplicity)?
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Employer Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Address 449 Buchanan Way
Normal, Alabama, 35762
Phone 256-372-5835
Website www.aamu.edu