Employer Development Specialist (part-time 17.5 hours/week)

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Employer Development Specialist (part-time 17.5 hours/week)

The BYU Marriott School of Business is seeking an experienced business leader to serve as the Employer Development Specialist within the Business Career Center. This position will focus on developing and strengthening recruiting relationships with premier organizations – including Fortune 500 companies and leading Utah employers – to expand internship and full-time opportunities for BYU Marriott students. This individual serves as a key connector between employers, students, and the Business Career Center, helping organizations understand the value BYU Marriott students and graduates can bring to their teams. This is a ½-time (17.5 hours/week) non exempt position.

What you’ll do in this position:

• Develop and execute employer outreach strategies focused on targeted companies, industries, and premier organizations.
• Build and strengthen recruiting relationships with Fortune 500 companies, leading Utah employers, and other key organizations.
• Engage with employers through direct outreach, company visits, conferences, recruiting events, and other relationship-building opportunities.
• Expand recruiting pipelines by connecting employers with Business Career Center leadership, career directors, and other key partners.
• Maintain an accurate database of employer contacts and recruiting relationships for use across the Business Career Center.
• Partner with Business Career Center leadership to develop strategies that prepare students for careers with high-impact organizations.
• Advise and mentor students in career exploration, professional development, internships, and full-time job searches.
• Help students understand employer qualifications, recruiting processes, hiring timelines, and expectations.
• Promote the value, skills, experiences, and global perspectives BYU Marriott students bring to employers.
• Collaborate with Business Career Center leadership on employer engagement, recruiting events, career programming, and outreach initiatives.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Business related bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of relevant corporate experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional experience within a corporate environment.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and organization skills.

Preferred

• Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• 20+ years of relevant corporate experience

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA pass
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 52

Typical Starting Pay: $31.25 to $40.50 an hour

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!