*Director of Employer Relations
*Director of Employer Relations
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Required Attachments
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Required Education and Experience: Bachelors degree from an accredited institution AND:
- 7 years experience in employer development talent acquisition career services college recruiting or related field.
Equivalency/Substitution: Experience or a combination of education and related experience can be considered in lieu of degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree
Skills:
- Ability to effectively market the university and its students to external employers and successfully convert prospective partners into active recruiters.
- Collaborative mindset with strong team-building and cross-functional coordination abilities.
- Demonstrated success in employer relations talent acquisition or the development of strategic employer partnerships.
- Strong relationship management and customer service skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability in strategic planning program development and execution of initiatives that foster impactful employer engagement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to various audiences.
- Experience in program assessment data analysis and outcomes-based evaluation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with career services platforms and related technologies.
- Knowledge of college recruiting practices industry trends and best practices.
- Ability to supervise and lead teams ensuring effective collaboration and achievement of university goals.
- Ability to travel.
Advertised Physical Requirements:
- Standard office environment.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays in alignment with events meeting schedules and deadlines.
Supervision: 4 Employer Relations Specialists and 1 Internship Coordinator.
Special Instructions:If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit You Belong at the University of Oklahoma:The University of Oklahoma values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:The University in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex sexual orientation marital status genetic information gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law) age (40 or older) religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions employment housing financial aid and educational services.
At the Price Career Center we believe that career development should be intentional empowering and personalized. Our purpose is to equip students with the skills experiences and connections needed to confidently pursue meaningful careers and make an immediate impact in the workforce. Guided by a bold vision to be a national leader in business career readiness we serve undergraduate and graduate students across all six Academic Divisions of the Michael F. Price College of Business. Were seeking a team member who is innovative student-focused collaborative and driven by service excellence. The Price Career Center aims to help students gain career confidence through strategic programming employer partnerships and one-on-one coaching ensuring every student has the tools to navigate their unique career journey.
Essential Duties:
- Builds and maintains partnerships with employers academic units and institutional stakeholders to promote career readiness and employer connectivity
- Leads efforts to expand employer connected learning opportunities develop scalable strategic partnership programs and align employer engagement strategies with university-wide goals
- Ensures that partnerships and programs meet the evolving needs of students industry and higher education
- Serves as a primary point of contact for employer engagement at the University of Oklahoma using assessment data to prioritize relationship development efforts
- Cultivates and manages strategic partnerships with employers to create high-quality internships experiential learning and full-time job opportunities for students
- Fosters strong working relationships with academic units including Deans Associate Deans and Division and Program Directors to align employer engagement with college-specific student needs
- Continuously identifies new opportunities for employer collaboration based on labor market trends and student career interests
- Develops and implements assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of employer programs and services
- Collects analyzes and reports quantitative and qualitative data on employer engagement recruiting events and partnership outcomes to inform strategy and demonstrate results
- Stays up to date on national and regional employment trends and best practices through active participation in professional associations; share insights with internal stakeholders
- Conducts benchmarking and best practice reviews to enhance employer engagement strategies and programs
- Supervises assigned staff offering guidance coaching and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration
- Provides strategic oversight for on-campus and off-campus recruiting programs including job fairs networking events and industry panels
- Collaborates with career advising alumni relations and advancement teams to ensure employer engagement aligns with broader university goals and enhances the recruiting return on investment (ROI)
- Promotes a culture of innovation accountability and collaboration across the employer relations team
- Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
