Employer Partnerships and Career Services Specialist

Category:
Staff
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Some Experience
Salary: $72,000 – $85,000

About San
Francisco Bay University:

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) is a small, nonprofit, WASC-accredited university situated in
the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California. SFBU is a new and rebranded university currently offering degrees in computer science
(BS, MS), electrical engineering (MS), business (BABS/MBA/MSBan/MSDS), and professional educational programs.

SFBU’s mission is to
offer inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong careers. At SFBU, students come first. We prioritize students’ needs
by fostering personal engagement between faculty, staff, and students. We are committed to providing affordable, quality education with a
deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Our professors are accomplished professionals who provide real world
experience in the classrooms to enhance the learning experience and prepare students for future careers.

We encourage you to learn
more about SFBU by reviewing our strategic plan at
https://www.sfbu.edu/strategic-plan.

Position Summary:

The Employer Partnerships and Career Services
Specialist is a proactive and strategic professional responsible for enhancing employment opportunities for SFBU university students and
graduates. Reporting to the Director of Career Services, this role develops and implements strategies to increase job and internship
opportunities, maintains strong relationships with employers at regional, state, national, and international levels, and collaborating with
faculty, staff, and various university departments. Key responsibilities include creating and executing marketing strategies for corporate
and community engagement, managing data and reports on employment trends, participating in career development events and advising students
on career options.

Note: Exempt, full-time position, located in Fremont, California. Candidates must reside in the local
area or be willing to relocate.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Employer Relations and
Partnerships (30%)

• Develop creative ideas and strategies to develop and manage employer partnerships. Proactively develop
  and implement strategies designed to increase employment opportunities (internships and post-graduate positions) for university students and
  alumni.
• Strategically identify and build relationships with regional, state, national, and international employers for the
  recruitment of university students and alumni.
• Facilitate relationships between employers and the university community, including
  students, faculty, staff, alumni association, foundation, etc.
• Work closely with corporate partners to develop internship
  opportunities for students.
• Work closely with corporate partners and internal staff to develop part-time job opportunities for
  students.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Employer Advisory Board.
• Serve on the university’s External
  Relations Committee to manage corporate relationships with other university staff members.

2. Student Advising (20%)

• Manage a case load of students by meeting with them at least once a year and addressing their career development needs and
  plans.
• Meet regularly with students in one-on-one or group situations to advise on employment strategies for finding internships and
  full-time positions.
• Serve as a back up in advising and approving Career Practical Training (CPT).

3. Marketing and
Communications (15%)

• Develop and manage various marketing campaigns and strategies for enhancement of employer presence on
  campus, which includes, but not limited to: campus recruitment, job postings, internships, career fairs, class/organization presentations,
  and resume searches.
• Design and develop employer and employment marketing material, compose content, and coordinate timing of
  communications to employers.

4. Professional and Administrative Responsibilities (15%)

• Participate
  actively in various local, state, regional, and national organizations such as chambers of commerce, societies of human resource management,
  NACE, alumni chapters, etc.
• Assist in budget planning, strategic planning, goal setting, monthly and annual reports, etc. Assist in
  the management of the Employer Database.
• Compile and report data on employer relations activities, assess employer relations
  efforts, and provide feedback as to the effectiveness of such efforts.
• Track job market demand, use of career services, trends in
  recruiting, job-offer data, and hiring results for students in various academic majors.
• Report results to NACE, academic deans, and
  the president.
• Formulate strategies for achieving greater participation rates for those majors that underuse available career
  resources.
• Attend administrative staff meetings.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Represent
  Career Services on campus and in the community as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

5. Collaboration and Program
Development (10%)

• Collaborate with various networks to increase employment opportunities for students.
• Develop and
  present an annual calendar of events specifically related to advancing employer partnership opportunities; educating students about
  corporate positions and issues; and developing possible internships and full-time jobs for SFBU students.
• Participate in and support
  career development programs coordinated by career services, including, but not limited to workshops, employer seminars, meetings within and
  outside of career services, and other special projects and initiatives of career services.
• Manage annual events
  budget.

6. Technology (10%)

• Develop creative initiatives using AI and other updated
  technology.
• Co-manage various technology platforms used by Career Services. These include but are not limited to: Handshake, Virtual
  Internships, and Coursera.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree and three years of work experience
  in a corporate/industry or university career services environment.
• A dynamic, professional demeanor with exceptional organization,
  written, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to multitask.
• Exceptional
  time management skills.
• Exhibit a motivated/enthusiastic work style.
• Ability to work independently and in a team
  environment.
• Ability to work nontraditional work hours, including evenings, holidays, or weekends.
• Travel is necessary with
  occasional overnight stays.

Application Instructions:

To ensure full consideration, please submit:

• Cover letter/ Letter of interest which describes your experiences based on the stated responsibilities, and your
  demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
• Current CV/ resume.
• Names and contact
  information of 3 references.
• Application screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is
  closed.

Physical Characteristics:

• The employee is required to crouch, walk, reach, grasp, carry, and
  push.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit or stand for long periods.

This position description is not intended to
cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities
and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

SFBU is an Equal Opportunity /
Affirmative Action Employer: SFBU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment.
SFBU does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability,
veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

In accordance with federal and state disability
laws, San Francisco Bay University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance during the
application or interview process, please contact SFBU Human Resources at hrmgr@sfbu.edu.

To apply, please visit:
https://app.trinethire.com/companies/33737-san-francisco-bay-university/jobs/119783-employer-partnerships
-and-career-services-specialist

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