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Location: Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties:
The Employer Relations Coordinator is an external-facing position responsible for advancing employer engagement initiatives, building strategic partnerships, and connecting students and alumni with career opportunities across corporate, nonprofit, and public sector organizations. This includes a broad spectrum of opportunities, including full-time employment, cooperative education placements, and internships for current NC State students and alumni. Reporting to the Director of Employer Relations, the Coordinator plays a pivotal role in fostering connections between employers and the university community, enhancing talent pipelines, and supporting student career success.
Duties include:
Employer Engagement
- Develop and maintain relationships with employers through varied channels, including site visits, telephone interactions, and electronic communications.
- Promote NC State University and the Career Development Center resources to prospective and existing employers.
- Establish and maintain relationships with employers to support student and alumni recruitment.
- Provide consultation on recruiting strategies and engagement opportunities at NC State.
- Facilitate employer campus visits and engagement opportunities.
- Coordinate and manage mock interview programs for employer and campus partners.
- Review and approve employer registrations, employer contacts, and job postings within the career management system to ensure compliance with Career Development Center policies and quality standards.
- Provide customer service and technical support to employers using ePACK and other recruiting systems.
- Coordinate employer information sessions, on-campus interviews, and recruiting activities.
- Coordinate and expand experiential learning opportunities with employers for Career Development Center programs.
- Maintain employer-facing website content.
- Monitor compliance with recruiting policies and procedures.
- Manage employer communications and campus recruiting logistics.
- Coordinate logistics for career fairs, employer events, externships, and related programs.
- Represent the Career Development Center at internal and external events.
- Support marketing, communications, and social media efforts related to employer engagement events.
- Establish and implement campus recruiting policies.
- Collaborate with campus partners, employer partners, and external stakeholders to advance Career Development Center initiatives.
- Assist with employer outreach, partnership development, and experiential learning opportunities, including cooperative education and internship programs.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and employer engagement data to support strategic decision-making and assessment efforts.
- Perform other Career Development Center duties as assigned.
Other Work/Responsibilities:
- Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.
Minimum Experience/Education:
- Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor's degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.
Required Qualifications:
- Qualified candidates will possess demonstrated effectiveness in working with university students, faculty, administrators, and employers.
- Good organizational skills, as well as strong written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Possess a working knowledge of contemporary practices in employer relations, demonstrating an understanding of evolving trends and strategies in the field.
- Proficiency in Career Services Management (CSM) software, such as: Symplicity, Handshake, or GradLeader.
- Experience working in Career Development Communications or similar field.
- Familiarity with website design (WordPress) and social media management.
Required License or Certification:
- N/A
AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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