Account Director (Employer Relations Specialist)

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The Kelley Employer Relations Office strategically manages employer partnerships across the full portfolio of Kelley School of Business programs, from undergraduate to graduate, executive, and online degrees. By leveraging a high-touch, high-tech approach, we provide customized recruitment solutions that connect employers with top talent across all career stages, from internships to executive roles.

As a comprehensive provider of top-tier business education, the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University offers a full portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive programs across its Bloomington, Indianapolis, and global online campuses. For over a century, Kelley has been shaping business leaders, growing from 70 students in 1920 to more than 12,000 today. Our innovative curriculum integrates personal development, teamwork, and experiential learning, with a strong emphasis on global and social responsibility. Kelley's reputation is built on its career outcomes, employer partnerships, and the success of over 130,000 alumni worldwide.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Enhances Kelley's competitive undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs by partnering with high-profile companies in a consultative approach to optimize recruitment strategies for hiring Kelley talent.
• Builds, strengthens, and expands employer relationships across specialized industries.
• Supports employers and oversees hundreds of on-campus interview schedules and recruiting events each semester through a sophisticated technology platform.
• Collaborates with employer partners to develop and enhance their recruiting brand strategy.
• Exercises discretion in crafting personalized recruiting strategies tailored to a company's size, culture, and goals.
• Conducts employer visits and leverages deep knowledge of the Kelley portfolio, student interests, and recruiting trends to build and maintain strong employer relationships.
• Identifies and researches potential employers for Kelley by analyzing industry trends, employer needs, Kelley curriculum, and student interests.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Kelley programs and curriculum to effectively promote the Kelley School and its prestigious programs to employers recruiting Kelley students.
• Creates materials, processes, and online resources for employers and students.
• Collects and analyzes recruiting and outcome data from employer and student surveys to inform future initiatives, programs, and strategies.
• Collaborates with faculty, program chairs, career coaches, advising staff, and campus partners to support Kelley students' career success.
• Manages a high-touch, high-tech recruiting program that meets the needs of students and employers while upholding Kelley School's commitment to exceptional customer service.

General Responsibliites

• Plans, coordinates, and markets on-campus recruitment events to connect students with potential employers.
• Manages relationships with employers and alumni through regular communication.
• Implements large-scale and/or off-campus events and participates in planning, employer relations, student marketing, event execution, and post-event evaluation.
• Coordinates the logistics and scheduling of information sessions, on-campus interviews, class presentations, and networking events hosted by the career center, featuring alumni and employer representatives.
• Oversees the online job and internship posting process and makes critical decisions during the review process to ensure all postings adhere to office and campus policies.
• Develops, interprets, and enforces policies pertinent to third-party recruiting and other employment conditions.
• Reports and analyzes recruiting data for detailed, annual evaluation; reports trends to manager and makes recommendations for improved operational efficiency.
• Meets regularly with colleagues to analyze recruitment trends and plan employer relations strategies that enhance existing relationships and identify new opportunities.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years in employer relations, career consulting, or related field.

Preferred

• 5 years of experience including recruiting, human resources, management and corporate relations with Fortune 500 companies interacting with senior level executives.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

This position is part of the IU Framework for Academic Advising and Career Development. Learn more about the associated expectations, student learning outcomes, and institutional commitments.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Student Services

Job Family: Career Services

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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