"Lead Employer Relations Coordinator"

Job Description

In Fall 2024, the Michael F. Price College of Business launched the Price Career Center (PCC) as one of the College's signature priorities, designed to provide a comprehensive and dedicated career development experience for all business students. The PCC serves as the central hub for business student career preparation and employer engagement, offering tailored services for undergraduate and graduate students across all six academic divisions. Reporting to the Director of Employer Relations, the Lead Employer Relations Coordinator will play a key role in cultivating and expanding employer partnerships, developing customized recruiting strategies, and supporting programs that connect students with meaningful internship and full-time opportunities. This position will collaborate closely with the Employer Relations team, Career Development staff, faculty, alumni, and corporate partners to ensure that Price students are prepared for the workforce and that employers view Price College as a top source for talent.

Essential Duties:

• Oversees the overall administrative operations and delivery of student programs and services.
• Provides budgetary oversight for program area.
• Supervises program staff, including hiring, firing, training, and evaluating performance.
• Prepares reports, training materials, and other program documentation, directives, and communications.
• Collects and maintains various forms of data for the program.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and University policies.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in related field, AND: 36 months in student programming, student services or closely related experience.

Equivalency Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree for a total of 84 months experience.

Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Composition and proofreading skills
• Computer skills, including proficiency in navigating and maintaining databases
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to communicate well and build rapport with students, faculty and staff
• Ability to read and interpret policy as well as State and Federal regulations

Advertised Physical Requirements:

Physical: Sit for long periods of time. Ability to bend, lift, stoop and carry. Ability to engage in repetitive motions.

Environmental: Standard office environment. Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Departmental Preferences:

• Experience in employer relations, talent acquisition, recruiting, or career services or student support services in higher education or corporate settings
• Experience engaging with undergraduate and/or graduate business students
• Experience creating and executing marketing and branding strategies for employer engagement
• Strong skills in planning, coordinating, and executing recruiting events, career fairs, or other large-scale programs
• Familiarity with career services technology platforms such as Handshake, 12Twenty, or other employer/candidate management systems
• Ability to develop and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including employers, alumni, faculty, and students
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

Special Instructions:

If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.