Coordinator of Employer Relations

Establish and maintain relationships with prospective corporate employers in order to promote recruiting opportunities.

Collaborate with other WSSU organizations to manage job fairs and promotional events aimed at internships and full-time job placements.

Consistent interactions with executives and recruiters, hiring managers, students alumni, and faculty/staff.

Plan and present recruiting-related programs for students.

Manage and grow the Career Development Services corporate engagement strategy.

Coaching

Advise and coach students in one-on-one and group settings (including workshops and class presentations) to include but not limited to resume reviews, mock interviews, career and major exploration/career assessments, professional career transition topics, and job and graduate school search strategies.

Oversee and monitor computerized student information systems

Communicate and maintain systems data management for all scheduling, interviews and job postings, create and generate a range or recruiting and reporting tools to facilitate the application and interview process; oversee communications between students and employers; develop marketing materials including recruiting related web documentation.

Compose and mange the content and timing of communications to students via client manager systems.

Assessment and Research

Continuous assessment of programs will be required to determine student learning outcomes and to facilitate continuous improvements.

Conduct bench marking research with peer institutions and outreach to alumni and other industry leaders to stay ahead of career services and industry trends and ensure students are educated about recruiting processes and timelines and position requirements.

Hill Hall Room # 213

8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday
unless otherwise required for special projects or events.

Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 2-3 years' related experience.

Strong work ethic, integrity and personal accountability; ability to use independent judgment, manage sensitive information, and maintain confidentiality of information.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.

Must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to effectively manage competing priorities.

Ability to engage and build relationships with industry, corporate, and non-profit representatives that enhance or increase opportunities for students and the institution.

Ability to excel in a fast paced, deadline driven environment; self-directed with the ability to work collaboratively or individually.

Ability to present and display professional demeanor at all times.

Master's degree in student personnel administration, business/public administration or related areas.

Four to five years of relevant experience in higher education,

Previous experience in recruiting, sales, staffing agency or business development roles, recruiting, or human resources.

12 months

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834