1. Philanthropy & The Talent Pipeline: Partnering with the Office of Career Services
Cynthia Downing, Office of Career Services
Shinika McKiever, Division of University Advancement
May 16, 2019

2. The Benefits of Partnership

3. University Advancement & Office of Career Services
Who We Are
University Advancement & Office of Career Services
Overview
Office of Career Services
The Office of Career Services (OCS) offers a wide range of programs and services for students, employers, faculty/staff and alumni. OCS provides centralized services for your on-campus recruiting and employment needs that can assist you in developing strategies to help you accomplish your goals.
University Advancement
The mission of University Advancement is to support the university through the enhancement and management of private resources by expanding opportunities for engagement, increasing the division’s resources, strengthening the university’s brand, and improving communications.
Comprised of Alumni Relations, Development, and Advancement Operations.
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4. What’s the Difference? Corporate Engagement Employer Relations
Corporate Engagement versus Employer Relations
What’s the Difference?
Corporate Engagement
Employer Relations
Corporate Partnerships and Engagement
Interdisciplinary focused
Support university programs, student scholarships, or endowments
Campus visits
Building relationships
Recruitment
Internships, co-ops, job placement
Information Sessions
Any other recruitment related activity
Talent pipeline
Resume review
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5. Maximizing Corporate Engagement
Partnering with Career Services
Maximizing Corporate Engagement
Synergy between Advancement and Career Services
Facilitate and build corporate connections
Relationship is inclusive
Share information
Develop relationships with alumni network
Be an advocate
Engage partners
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6. Collaboration is Key Aligning Corporate Interests
Need for Collaboration
Collaboration is Key
Aligning Corporate Interests
Be familiar with campus landscape
Partner on events hosted by Office of Career Services
Invite corporate partners to engage
Include in corporate visits and proposals
Understand needs of both Advancement and Career Services
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7. NC A&T State University
Best Practice Overview
NC A&T State University
Office of Career Services and University Advancement Partnership
Both offices are centralized.
Close working relationship.
Recruit corporate partners to engage in Career Services’ activities.
Identify mutual interests to maximize corporate partnerships.
Connect alumni who work with corporate partners.
Create opportunities for engagement.
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8. Benefits of Advancement & Career Services Partnership
Partnership Benefits
Benefits of Advancement & Career Services Partnership
Centralized Approach
Advancement can secure funding for Career Services programs
Student needs are met
Expand corporate partnership opportunities
One-stop shop for corporate partners
Increase corporate engagement
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9. Cultivate Capacity: Not Just Relationships

10. Integrating Advancement & Career Services
NC A&T Partnership
Integrating Advancement & Career Services
The Power in Partnership
Developed close working relationship between University Advancement & Office of Career Services.
Share information on corporate partners to maximize engagement.
Serve on committees and include on corporate campus visits.
Educate corporate partners on the services provided by Career Services and ways to build and strengthen corporate relationships.
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11. Strategies for Corporate Engagement
Best Practice Examples
Strategies for Corporate Engagement
Career Fair
Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations attends and works the Office of Career Services fall and spring career fairs.
The goal is to build a working relationship with the Office of Career Services and also utilize the event to mingle with corporate partners.
This is also a great time to setup meetings with your corporate partners while they are in town.
Invite corporate partners to meet with you or connect with faculty in their interest area.
Recognize corporate gifts at Career Awareness banquets.
Check presentations for gifts over $25,000
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12. Strategies for Corporate Engagement
Best Practices Example
Strategies for Corporate Engagement
Making Connections
Connect corporate partners with Office of Career Services to join Industry Cluster.
Identify speakers and corporate volunteers for Office of Career Services events.
Introduce Office of Career Services to new corporate partners who are interested in recruitment.
Hold regular meetings
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13. The Goal is to Add Value Mutually Beneficial Relationship
Best Practice Examples
The Goal is to Add Value
Mutually Beneficial Relationship
Communicate important information to corporate partners:
Career fair registration, volunteer needs, new relationship
Have an awareness of the programs and services offered by Career Services:
Communicate career development needs to corporate partner
Include in funding proposals
Volunteer and serve on committees.
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14. Q&A Session

15. Q&A with Cynthia Downing
Q&A Session
Q&A with Cynthia Downing
Associate Vice Chancellor of Career Services
How would you describe the Office of Career Services’ relationship with University Advancement?
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16. Q&A with Cynthia Downing
Q&A Session
Q&A with Cynthia Downing
Associate Vice Chancellor of Career Services
What advice would you give to development professionals on engaging with the Office of Career Services?
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17. Q&A with Cynthia Downing
Q&A Session
Q&A with Cynthia Downing
Associate Vice Chancellor of Career Services
What would you describe as your major challenge or need? How can University Advancement assist?
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18. Questions?

19. North Carolina A&T State University
Contact Information
North Carolina A&T State University
Cynthia Downing
Shinika McKiever
Associate Vice Chancellor of Career Services
(336)
Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
(336)
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