Corporate Relations Specialist

Corporate Relations Specialist

The Corporate Relations Specialist (CRS) plays a key role in building and maintaining employer relationships for the Jindal School of Management (JSOM) at The University of Texas at Dallas. This position is responsible for assessing employer needs, developing strategies to support their recruiting efforts, and fostering long-term partnerships across a dynamic and evolving employer base.

Working closely with the Assistant Dean, Assistant Director of Corporate Relations, Corporate Relations Team, and Career Development Specialists, the CRS ensures all employer-related activities are effectively supported, tracked, and evaluated. The role provides critical support for engaging employers in major career events such as Career Expos, Industry Forums, Site Visits, Company Days, student organization career events, and information sessions. Additionally, the CRS manages key employer data, including postings, resume referrals, and participation metrics, to strengthen employer engagement and career services outcomes.

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree. Three to five years in corporate/business experience.

Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. Three to five years of direct business or campus recruiting experience.

Preferred Skills: Strong ability to interact effectively with corporate executives, alumni, faculty, and staff to promote student recruitment. Experience in career advising and counseling. Proven relationship-building, sales/marketing, communication, and presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Impact & Influence: Regular interaction with corporate executives and recruiters, hiring managers, students, alumni, staff, and faculty. Advises and counsels students, corporate recruiters, and hiring managers to support successful recruiting and placement outcomes.

Other Qualifications: To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Employer Engagement: Build and manage relationships with employers who recruit at JSOM. Develop strategies to generate new placement opportunities and bring new companies to campus. Conduct proactive outreach to existing and new employers to source high-interest job opportunities. Research job opportunities in the community through various job posting platforms. Develop and maintain a working list of companies that provide sponsorship opportunities.
• On-Campus Recruiting & Events: Manage and oversee all on-campus recruiting logistics, including interviews and information sessions. Schedule and coordinate On-Campus Interviews (OCI) and Employer Campus Information Sessions. Solicit and communicate with employers regarding attendance and participation in Career Management Center (CMC) events. Provide services to employers seeking internship postings, resume distribution, interviewing, and other recruiting activities.
• Data & Systems Management: Maintain the integrity of the Salesforce CRM employer database and support new business development. Utilize Handshake for job postings, interview scheduling, and event coordination. Track and evaluate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics on full-time placements by student and company (e.g., job postings, positions by company, opportunities by concentration).
• Communication & Student Support: Establish and manage communications to students regarding job opportunities and company events. Present placement information and CMC services to students and employers. Research industry trends and emerging career opportunities to share with students and employers. Maintain a working knowledge of JSOM academic programs to align employer needs with student preparation. Develop employer strategies tailored to underserved JSOM programs.
• Team Collaboration: Assist in supervising student assistants supporting the Corporate Relations Team.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information - Work Notice: Work will be performed on-site and in person.

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including: Competitive Salary, Tuition Benefits, Internal Training, Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Long and short-term disability, Retirement Plan Options, Paid time off, Paid Holidays. All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

Special Instructions Summary:

Important Message: 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents:

• Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214