Employer Relations Specialist 70

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
• The contact information work experience and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
• Review information and doublecheck all fields containing information that the system parsed the software is intelligent but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the My Experience section you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten 10 years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV as well as all other supporting documentation in the My Experience section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Career Development in the College for Community Health (CCHL) the Employer Relations Specialist focus on developing new external employer partners and internship offerings for students in CCHL and increasing employer involvement in CCHL recruitment initiatives. The Employer Relations Specialist serves as the primary contact for employer inquiries and technical support and assists with managing communication with employer partners databases of employer contacts and marketing career and internship opportunities to students in addition to assisting with event planning and promotion (both oncampus recruitment events and alumni/employer panels).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and nurture relationships with employers through targeted outreach site visits and regular engagement to expand recruitment opportunities.

• Design and execute comprehensive employer engagement strategies that align with CCHLs academic mission and student career outcomes.

• Collaborate with the Alumni Office to leverage graduate networks and create pathways for alumni engagement in student recruitment.

• Represent CCHL at industry events professional associations and networking functions to expand the Colleges employer network.

• Participate in university and collegewide initiatives that support career development and student success.

• Lead the endtoend planning and assessment of recruitment events including career fairs employer panels and industry spotlights.

• Manage the Handshake platform for CCHL ensuring quality control of job postings and providing technical support to employer partners.

• Create and implement marketing strategies to promote job opportunities and recruitment events to students and alumni.

• Develop and track key performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of employer engagement initiatives.

• Serve as the primary liaison between employer partners and the CCHL community facilitating connections with faculty staff and students.

• Partner with Career and Internship Advisors to deliver industryfocused programming and career readiness workshops.

• Maintain comprehensive employer contact databases and communication systems.

• Work closely with the Director to develop innovative strategies for expanding employment and internship opportunities.

• Collaborate with CCHL Career Services teams to ensure seamless delivery of services and consistent employer experiences.

• Partner with academic departments to align recruitment opportunities with curriculum and learning outcomes.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of three years of fulltime professional experience working in higher education recruiting or a field related to workforce development.

• Experience working on career services initiatives such as oncampus recruitment events career advising and careerrelated programming.

• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.

• Ability to build and enhance relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced diverse working environment.

PREFERRED:

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university.

• Familiarity with hiring trends in the community health sector particularly in New Jersey and tristate area.

• Facility with technologies related to career services and student support.

• Experience developing and delivering professional development presentations to diverse audiences.

• Experience planning and executing events.

• Experience using Ellucian Banner Student and Handshake.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

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Contact Information:

For questions or concerns please contact Human Resources Workday Recruiting Support at (Option 2 or email talent@montclair.

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged committed to democracy and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at
www.montclair/humanresources/aboutus/eoaaanddiversity/

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