"Employer Engagement Specialist"

Job Summary

Under general supervision and in collaboration with the broader Employer Engagement Team, the Employer Engagement Specialist (EES) is responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships with employers to create high-quality internship and career opportunities for SJSU students. The EES researches and identifies prospective employers that align with students’ academic backgrounds, interests, and skills, and engages them to build partnerships that expand employment pipelines and career experiences. This position coordinates employer connection events, fosters funding partnerships, and ensures employer participation aligns with university and CSU policies. Additionally, the Employer Engagement Specialist assesses employer needs to guide them toward appropriate on-campus recruiting and educational programming opportunities, supports implementation of career outcomes surveys, and monitors compliance with EEO, ADA, and SJSU Career Center standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute outreach strategies to initiate and strengthen relationships with target employers and industry channels
• Review and approve employer and job postings in SJSU Handshake; oversee student assistants in posting review
• Consult with employers to identify talent needs and promote SJSU student recruitment opportunities
• Plan, promote, and execute employer recruiting and networking events, including boutique career fairs and information sessions
• Support on-campus interviews and career connection events
• Research employment market trends and develop strategies to engage new employers
• Maintain CRM systems to track employer engagement and measure outreach effectiveness
• Collaborate with Career Center staff to support student preparation for employer interactions
• Generate funds through employer partnerships to support programming and student career readiness efforts
• Participate in departmental meetings, campus events, and professional development activities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the standards and practices of early career recruiting
• Knowledge of early career employment trends
• Ability to develop a marketing plan based on research and market segment identification, and including targeted outreach strategies
• Knowledge of promotion/marketing techniques, including strong public relations skills
• Survey development, execution, validation, analysis and basic statistical reporting
• Knowledge of event management
• Basic skills in project management, including establishing basic project charters, milestones, schedules and team responsibilities
• Ability to interpret and apply project requirements; gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to present clear and concise information in verbal and written formats
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to design presentations for a diversity of constituencies, from students to all levels of employers and types of organizations
• Knowledge of software applications including the MS Office suite
• Skilled in use of social networking resources such as LinkedIn and internet job search sites
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees, employers and external agencies

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training
• Two (2) years of administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, hospitality, human resources, or a related subject
• Two (2) years of experience in human resources or career development involving marketing/sales, recruitment, college relations, or talent development

Compensation

Classification: Administrative Analyst/Specialist – Exempt I
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,823/month (Step 5)
CSU Salary Range: $5,274/month - $7,684/month (Step 1 – Step 20)

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: November 19, 2025 through January 4, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.