Coordinator, Outreach & Employer Relations

Coordinator, Outreach & Employer Relations Position Title: Coordinator, Outreach & Employer Relations Position Summary The Coordinator, Outreach & Employer Relations serves as the Career Connection Center (CCC) liaison for external employer relations and communications, graduate data collection, event marketing, and in‑office administrative duties. Responsibilities include assisting with developing, executing, and evaluating the CCC’s employer engagement strategy and annual marketing outreach plan; maintaining employer relations with the Assistant Director to expand and maintain positive relationships with the business and non‑profit communities through dynamic outreach approaches (including email, phone, personal visits and attendance at events); outreach to recent alumni for the CCC’s First Destination Survey; managing employer approvals in Handshake; coordinating, promoting and presenting career events in collaboration with CCC staff and other key stakeholders; and other administrative duties as assigned. The Coordinator leads outreach initiatives with academic departments and other campus stakeholders to integrate career readiness skill development into curricular and co‑curricular experiences while ensuring that students, faculty, and staff are aware of and engaged with CCC services and programs. The Coordinator serves as a member of the CCC team and supports CCC and university events and initiatives. Education/Experience • Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in a communications field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Familiarity with a higher education setting preferred. Knowledge / Skills / Ability Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to plan and execute career events; experience in communications, marketing and promotions in a university setting; and ability to adapt to trends that will attract student engagement. Ability to communicate effectively with undergraduate students, working adults, faculty and staff, administrators, parents, as well as external and internal constituencies. Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills, commitment to modeling inclusive behavior and promoting a culture of belonging and demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse student, faculty, staff, employers, and others. Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service to students, employers, and all members of the campus community. Excellent organizational and planning skills. Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and careful attention to detail. Ability to use good judgement and work collaboratively with others in a fast‑paced work environment and to perform effectively with fluctuating workload. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and database systems. Strong technology skills, with an ability to learn new software packages quickly. Knowledge of online recruiting platforms such as Handshake desired. Ability to maintain positive and professional relationships with employers including timely follow up and follow through. Ability to work evenings and weekends to attend networking events and employer information sessions. Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Physical Requirements Light work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sedentary work. Keyboarding, talking, hearing, repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Requires physical abilities consistent with a busy office environment on a university campus. Daily work with computers, monitors, copy machines and other office equipment. Essential Functions Provide user support for the web‑based Handshake platform. Provide guidance and respond to employer inquiries regarding recruitment opportunities at Stevenson University in a timely manner. Manage the approval process for new employer accounts and job postings in the Handshake platform. Screen for legitimacy. Provide a menu of options to employers that explain recruitment resources and refer to appropriate faculty and staff for next steps of engagement. Collaborate with CCC staff to coordinate and implement marketing and outreach plans to campus and community to provide timely information on career events, programs, services and support. Coordinate logistics and schedule details of on‑Campus Recruiting events. Oversee the process for employer RSVPs for events related to recruitment. Prepare employer schedules, greet and orient recruiters, and ensure that their experience at Stevenson is successful. Manage phone call and email outreach to recent alumni for the First Destination Survey. Provide Microsoft Outlook and Handshake appointment scheduling support for Career Advising team. Manage CCC Workshop Request Form. Provide in‑class presentations and workshops on CCC services. Monitor general CCC email account and delegate messages to proper CCC staff members. Attend Open Houses and other Admissions events to promote the Career Connection Center and its services to potential students. Conduct proactive and consistent outreach to academic departments to identify opportunities for CCC staff to visit classrooms and/or host classes in the CCC to assist students with career readiness. Conduct proactive and consistent outreach to campus stakeholders to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are aware of and engaged with CCC services, programs, and resources. Act as a conduit between employers and academic departments to better understand emerging workforce trends and evolving employer expectations. Collaborate with academic departments and campus stakeholders to develop innovative career readiness strategies that equip students with the skills, experiences, and competencies needed for long‑term career success. Salary Anticipated salary range: $52,000 - $57,000. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California