Associate Director of Employer Relations

Job ID: 297194

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Office of Career and Professional Development

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Employer Relations is responsible for setting the strategy and developing programs that establish collaborative partnerships with strategic employers that yield full-time employment opportunities, professional experiences (i.e. internships and co-ops), and campus recruiting opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. This is the lead position is the establishment of employer-related partnerships and activities in support of the University's Ready Day 1 initiative.

Responsibilities

• Develop, supervise and lead Employer Relations team members within the Office of Career and Professional Development through effective goal setting, management and motivation
• Lead the strategic employer development strategy in support of Georgia Southern's Ready Day 1 initiative. Define the criteria for strategic employer engagement, identify specific employment partners, and build long-term collaborative partnerships
• Establish strong faculty relationships with relevant campus stakeholders, including faculty of all colleges, to engage with employer partners to develop experiential learning opportunities for students
• Responsible for the data collection and reporting of all experiential learning taking place each semester on an institutional level
• Manage the Career and Professional Development non-credit course student registration, faculty approval, and employer evaluations
• Promote and lead all on-campus recruiting activities
• Manage and grow the Internship Scholarship Program expansion to provide student scholarships each fall, spring, and summer semesters
• Manage and grow Employer Partner Program

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Master's Degree

Required Experience

• Four (4) or more years of related work experience including employer development and client management

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Six (6) or more years of related work experience
• Prior leadership position in University career services

Proposed Salary

$68,000 - $70,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to make independent decisions

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Demonstrated relationship management/networking skills

Apply Before Date

May 4, 2026

Application review may begin as early as April 21, 2026.