Employer Relations Specialist

Requisition Number: 59166

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: University Staff

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 23-Sep-2024

Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Employer Relations Specialist is responsible for building relationships and increasing awareness among corporate and community organizations concerning the benefits of hiring CU Boulder students and graduates through Career Services. This role will work closely with corporate and community organizations, students, staff, faculty, and instructors on campus as needed. The main goals of this position are to facilitate engagement with campus activities and increase internship/job postings, recruitment, and hiring activity for CU's students and alumni as well as to generate increased monetary and non-monetary support for Career Services, Student Affairs, and the University. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Career Services at CU Boulder plays a crucial role in the success of our students and alumni. As part of the Student Affairs division, we provide personalized career advising, helping individuals understand how their skills can meet the needs of the world as well as how to effectively articulate their strengths to potential employers. We work closely with each college to deliver focused career education that connects students' classroom learning with career options. As the recruiting hub on campus, our strong employer partnerships enable us to offer practical skills development and facilitate valuable professional connections. Additionally, we provide essential experiential learning opportunities, such as on-campus jobs and internships. Through these efforts, we bridge the gap between education and career success, ensuring our students find the way to their future goals.

We firmly believe that our strength and creativity stem from the diversity of our community. We acknowledge and celebrate the myriad of identities and backgrounds that each member brings to our campus - including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, socioeconomic status, veteran status, citizenship status, and more. Understanding that these identities do not exist in isolation but intersect in complex ways, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual feels seen, valued, and empowered.

We acknowledge the existence and impact of systemic barriers-like biases and power structures- that can influence career paths and professional development, and we are dedicated to helping navigate these challenges. To achieve this, we strive to understand and help navigate systemic barriers through targeted programs, comprehensive support services, and equitable career development opportunities. We pledge to nurture a culture where differences are not only accepted but are recognized as a source of strength and enrichment for our entire community.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Employer Engagement, Programming, and Events:

• Proactively develop and implement strategies designed to increase employment opportunities for our students and graduates.

• Identify and cultivate relationships with organizations and business sectors that historically have had little or no interaction with Career Services and/or experience with hiring our students and graduates. Seek to connect these entities with the appropriate resources and personnel at Career Services and/or the university.

• Advise and counsel actively engaged employers with regard to the most effective means of identifying potential job candidates to meet the employer's specific needs including but not limited to campus recruitment, job postings, internships, career fairs, class/organization presentations, and resume critiques.

• Seek to generate monetary support, partnerships, and gifts-in-kind from the private sector to support the goals and objectives of Career Services, the Division of Student Affairs, and the University.

• Consult with employers and serve as the main point of contact to inform of updated and current employment laws.

Campus Collaboration:

• Coordinate outreach activities, when appropriate, with other university departments and personnel, including but not limited to Industry Foundation Relations, Parent Giving, alumni groups, and college-based career programming.

• Participate in career development programs coordinated by Career Services including but not limited to skills-based programming, workshops, employer seminars, and meetings within and outside of Career Services, and other special projects and initiatives by Career Services.

Tracking and reporting data:

• Track job market demand, use of Career Services, and hiring results for students in various academic majors in collaboration with the Office of Data Analytics; formulate strategies for achieving greater participation rates for those majors that underuse available career resources, by strategically applying founded data.

• Monitor the quality of customer service for Career Services, including the collection and analysis of survey data and assessment of and follow-up with informal feedback. Make recommendations as to how Career Services can maintain and improve quality customer service to employers.

Managing Industry Trend Information:

• Maintain a proven understanding of local, regional, and national employment market trends and their actual and potential impact on the hiring of college students and graduates.

• Research local, national, and global businesses and organizations.

What You Should Know

• Two positions that are being hired for. Both positions are Employer Relations Specialists, however, one of the roles will have a stronger overarching emphasis on interview scheduling and coordination. These are hybrid positions requiring 3 days in the office (on the CU Boulder campus) and allowing for 2 days working remotely if desired.

What We Can Offer

• The starting salary for this position is $50,000 - $53,560 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

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What We Require

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

• 1+ years of experience in a related field.

What You Will Need

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Phenomenal attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal relations skills.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.

2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by September 23, 2024, for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs. (http://jobs.colorado.edu/)

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Employer-Relations-Specialist/59166 (https://apptrkr.com/5622054)

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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.