Corporate Engagement Specialist
Corporate Engagement Specialist
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Job Description
Summary
This position requires a significant level of interpersonal ability initiative strategic thinking diligence and willingness to serve as an advocate on behalf of students across the University. Responsibilities will emphasize industry research networking utilization of relationship management tools and maintaining an uptodate knowledge of employer relations best practices in higher education.
Essential Functions
External Relations
- Develop and maintain employer relationships within targeted industries to increase and expand oncampus engagement in alignment with the Kuhlin Career Hubs Partnership Recognition Program.
- Coordinate events involving employers including but not limited to career fairs career treks employer information sessions/workshops and employer tabling.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Project Manager on marketing projects designed to increase student awareness and drive registration for employerrelated events.
- Assist with employer and job approvals as well as the creation and management of events and fairs in Handshake.
Internal Relations
- Liaise to assigned colleges/units/programs. Establish relationships with department chairs unit leaders faculty and student organizations/clubs involving them as appropriate in company engagement strategies.
- Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of the University programs of study and strategic priorities.
- Actively participate in campus life including attendance at key events such as Homecoming athletic competitions student performances gift announcements and groundbreakings and dedications.
- Host industry professionals at events that advance organizational relationships.
Data and Process 15
- Record and track employer contacts and activity via Salesforce and in accordance with divisional policies and procedures.
- Maintain uptodate knowledge and awareness of labor market trends and information relevant to targeted portfolio of industries.
- Follow all established processes and policies as established by University leadership.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor Senior DirectorCorporate Partnerships and AVP/ED for Kuhlin Career Hub.
Minimum Qualifications
The following Degree is required:
- Bachelors degree required. Degree must be conferred at the time of application.
The following Degree is preferred:- Masters degree
The following Experience is required:- 3 years of professional experience
The following Experience is preferred:- Experience in higher education career development counseling or similar
- Experience in university recruiting
Additional Information
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to promote the universitys priorities and programs by developing professional and strategic relationships with alumni company representatives and other friends of the university.
- Ability to engage active listening skills and problemsolving mentality to help create a winwin for the company/individual and the university.
- Ability to think entrepreneurially and strategically regarding the identification and qualification of new potential companies/organizations for the university to partner with.
- Ability to work within complex data management systems and to maintain timely and appropriate contact reports
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and to operate with decorum and professionalism.
- Understanding or willingness to learn industry best practice NACE guidelines and BGSUspecific policies processes and procedures.
- Ability to review and interpret data as it relates to the role.
- Ability to work responsibly within a set budget.
- Willingness to employ all manner of appropriate communication to secure visits with prospective companies. This role will require some amount of local regional and national travel with supervisor approval.
- Proficiency in Word Excel Outlook required; experience working in CRM databases
Required Documents to Upload to Application: Cover Letter and Resume
Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however for best consideration applications should be provided by February 6 2025.
BGSU does not offer H1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex race veteranstatus disability age gender identity genetic information religion or sexual orientation compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University please callor email.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
