EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
A minimum of five (5) years of experience is required. Experience working as a Student Career Counselor or Alumni Relations for a university is preferred. Experience working as a game industry recruiter is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate ability to counsel and mentor students through the job search process is preferred.
Candidate knowledge of specific skills needed in game development and how the video game industry hires is a plus.
Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
Candidate familiarity with 12twenty is preferred.

• Manage program’s Career Services: Develop expertise across all sectors of the game development job market to support successful career outcomes for students and graduates. Market Guildhall, students and graduates to local, regional, national and international employers to develop employment opportunities. Develop and implement an industry outreach plan; oversee all communications with employers regarding their recruitment needs. Coach students, and alumni, in career planning, personal branding, job search, school-to-work transition and career management. Host guest lectures by visiting professionals in order to illuminate industry dynamics. Direct annual career fair connecting 100+ students and alumni to international companies. Coordinate interview schedules with students and participating companies. Oversee program’s presence on university career portal, 12twenty. Participate in campus-wide career services meetings.
• Assist faculty teaching Professional Development courses: Support Professional Development coursework with workshops, feedback and resources. Create and deliver content on best practices for career development. Administer multiple mock interviews for all graduating students. Coordinate industry feedback on student portfolios (typically 3-4 per student).
• Direct Alumni Relations and plan opportunities for engagement: Coordinate reunion events (e.g. reception at Game Developers Conference). Create mentorship opportunities with current students. Guide counseling sessions regarding career prospects and negotiation strategies. Share opportunities for professional advancement (e.g. job postings, events, best practices, etc.). Track and synthesize alumni data into compelling narratives that drive strategy, support marketing efforts, etc.
• Administer and expand Industry Relations: Conduct cold outreach to thought-leaders and hiring managers to increase Guildhall’s network. Spearhead and execute high-profile guest speaker series, Game Changers, involving international thought-leaders. Develop current relationships with AAA studios to identify new partnership opportunities (feedback on student game projects, scholarships, internship programs, exclusive access to gaming resources and products, etc.). Attend conferences and special events to advance industry relationships. Leverage LinkedIn Premium to generate leads with game development companies. Track current industry trends via game development outlets to assess best practices for the current market. Invite industry thought-leaders to serve on program’s advisory board of ‘Guildmasters’.
• Support Marketing efforts and content creation: Co-manage 4 social media channels and compose content for promotion. Liaise with alumni and industry to secure copy for articles, press releases, etc. Plan and facilitate promotional video content (e.g. streamed content, interviews with students). Serve on committee pursuing additional awards and competitions for student game submissions.
• Collect, evaluate and report on all placement Data for Princeton Review and Institutional Effectiveness: Co-write report submitted for Princeton Review’s consideration.
• Support Administrative staff with assorted duties: Facilitate screening for graduate, research and teaching assistants via career portal, Handshake. Plan travel for faculty candidates (when needed). Assist special events as needed (e.g. orientation, graduation, etc.).
• Occasional evening/weekends hours may be required for special events (orientation, graduation, Game Jams, Career Fair, Game Developers Conference).
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