Employer Relations Specialist (10008271) &#8211; HigherEdJobs

Job Description

Position Summary

*A cover letter must be included with your
application to be considered for this position.

The Employer Relations Specialist is responsible for raising the profile, number, and
quality of full-time and internship opportunities for undergraduate students at Vanderbilt University. They will focus on developing and
maintaining successful relationships with employers, organizations, alumni, parents, and friends of the university. The Employer Relations
Specialist is expected to remain current with the employment marketplace, including trends, research, and best practices within the
employment community and student populations. Employer Relations Specialists are assigned to manage connections with specific industries
based on their experience and interests.

About Career Advancement & Engagement

Career Advancement &
Engagement at Vanderbilt University is building a pathway-based career ecosystem that aligns academic experience, experiential learning, and
employer engagement to improve student outcomes at scale. Through advising, internships, industry partnerships, and AI-enabled tools, CAE
helps students explore, prepare for, and launch into meaningful careers across a broad range of industries.

This model expands access
to opportunities, strengthens employer relationships, and positions Vanderbilt as a leading source of talent in a rapidly evolving
workforce.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Employer Relationship Maintenance and Recruiting
Activity Management

Communicate frequently with employers within assigned industry areas regarding information including but
not limited to trends, recruiting plans, follow-up from semester activity, interest in engagement with employers, different types of
available opportunities, notification of programming.
Provide recommendations and collaboratively create recruiting plans specific
to employers’ recruitment needs.
Serve as a consistent point of contact for organization’s human resources and recruitment teams, as
well as Alumni members.
Manage ongoing activities of the Employer Relations program including hosting on-campus recruiters,
coordinating career fairs, information sessions, niche recruiting events, and other recruiting-related activities.
Enhance the
employer hosting program ensuring employers a high-quality experience while visiting the Career Center.
Occasional weekend and
evening hours are required.

Employer and Opportunity Outreach and Sourcing

Constantly research various
sources to find potential new contacts and internship and post-grad opportunities.
Network and connect with potential employers,
internship sites, alumni, and other contacts to increase student employment opportunities.
Conduct employer development activities
(on-site visits) with targeted organizations and industries to raise the profile, number, and quality of jobs for
students.

Industry Expertise

Co-lead Vandy in Career Communities with a Career Coach.
Work with the
Student and Scholar Engagement team to develop appropriate programming, services, and guidelines to ensure that students who participate in
recruiting programs are well-prepared for the job search process.
Serve as an “industry expert” and provide related programming to
students.
Coordinate/facilitate programs, presentations & workshops to enhance and increase the visibility of students to employers
and vice versa.
Manage communication to students with an interest in specific industry areas.
Compile data and write reports
focusing on employment trends and opportunities within specialized areas and supply information and resources to students and the coaching
team.

Reporting and Data

Using an enterprise CRM, maintain ongoing statistics and generate regular reports
analyzing the metrics aligning with the Career Center’s employer relations and external partner engagement strategy.
Collect,
maintain, and present recruiting and placement-related data as needed, including conducting need and satisfaction surveys among students and
employers.
Utilize the recruitment support software strategically to determine employers’ engagement level and trends amongst
employers within assigned industries.

Develop and Strengthen University
Relationships

Collaborate closely with the Corporate Partnerships Team to develop and maintain strong relationships with
institutional corporate partners, ensuring alignment of career center initiatives with corporate needs and goals.
Partner with key
University offices, including but not limited to, the Athletics; Development and Alumni Relations; and academic departments, to strengthen
alumni engagement opportunities for all students.
Consult with the Student and Scholar Engagement team to develop appropriate
programming, services, and guidelines for ensuring that students participating in recruiting programs are well-prepared.
Represent
the department on committees and initiatives as delegated by leadership.

Supervisory Relationship
This
position may have supervisory responsibility (including hiring) over a student assistant. This position reports administratively and
functionally to the Associate Director of Employer Relations. Occasional weekend and evening hours are required.

Education
and Certifications

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of experience in recruiting, admissions, human
resources, external or corporate relations, sales, or related fields is necessary.
Master’s degree and a minimum of one year of
experience in recruiting, admissions, human resources, external or corporate relations, sales, or related fields is
preferred.

Experience and Skills

Demonstrated experience sourcing networks and securing new
clients.
Demonstrated experience in effectively building and managing professional partnerships.
Understanding of the
college recruiting process and experience working with college students.
Demonstrated skills in program and event management,
including assessment of programs and services.
Excellent communications skills both through presentations and in
writing.
Strong administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong initiative, with
the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of records and
information.
Ability to work evening hours and a flexible schedule as needed, especially around events.
Familiarity with the
Handshake platform and functionality or similar platforms.
Skills with social media platforms/functions.

Required
Skills

Brand Awareness – VU
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software – VU
Event Management -
VU
Lead Generation – VU
Partner Relationship Management – VU
Program Evaluation – VU
Project Management
– VU
Prototyping – VU
Public Relations – VU
Sales Acumen – VU

About Us

At
Vanderbilt University , our work – regardless of title or role -
is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives
on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre
campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud
to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by
Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives
to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work
and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might
become a part of our story.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,
or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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