POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Talent leads initiatives to attract and retain college students and early career professionals in the Greater Cleveland area. The Director focuses on planning and executing three signature events each year and leading student outreach and engagement, fostering partnerships with local companies and college communities, and managing a suite of technology tools that enable the work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Outreach and Engagement:

• Conducts outreach to employers, colleges, and universities to promote programs, drive participation, and secure partnerships.

• Builds and maintains relationships with college administrators, faculty, and student organizations to increase awareness and engagement.

• Coordinates employer and industry visits for in-region and out-of-region colleges and universities.

• Represents GCP at career fairs, campus events, and classroom presentations to promote regional opportunities and talent engagement tools

Event Planning and Execution:

• Partners with the GCP Events team to plan and execute three signature events: Summer in the Land, College Fest, and Winter Career Expo.

• Collaborates with the Marketing and Communications team to develop and implement event marketing strategies.

• Leads outreach and recruitment efforts to achieve attendance and engagement goals

Job Seeker Communications:

• In partnership with the Marketing and Communications team, develops and executes communication strategies targeting college students and early-career professionals to promote career opportunities and the value of living and working in Greater Cleveland.

• Develops engagement strategies that increase adoption and utilization of Cleveland Talent Alliance resources and technology tools.

Technology Platforms and Data Management:

• Oversees employer participation in the Cleveland Talent Alliance Job Platform, with a focus on expanding engagement among mid-market employers.

• Drives growth and utilization of the Talent Network and targeted talent attraction initiatives.

• Manages relationships with technology partners, including Findem, ensuring effective platform performance and alignment with program goals.

• Tracks, analyzes, and reports platform utilization and outcomes.

Budget and Data Management:

• Manages program and event budgets, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and compliance with financial guidelines.

• Analyzes participation, engagement, and feedback data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.

• Prepares reports and presentations on program performance, outcomes, and impact for funders, partners, and other stakeholders.

• Able to complete any other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field

• 5 – 7 years of experience in program management, or student engagement

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders.

• Proven success managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience managing budgets and program resources.

• Experience engaging students, job seekers, or emerging talent populations.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and collaboration skills.

• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing strategies.

• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.

• Comfort using artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support productivity, analysis, communication, and decision-making, with appropriate judgment and adherence to responsible use guidelines.

PHSYICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to work more than 8 hours during a workday.

• Sitting for long periods of time.

• Limited travel/driving required.

• Significant manual dexterity for keying in data for long periods of time.

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work occasional off-hours.

• Must work core in office hours from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. for coverage and collaboration.

• Flexibility for occasional off-hours work to support events and other business needs.

• Ability to work in the office a minimum of four (4) days (Monday through Thursday) with the option work remotely on Friday with supervisor approval.