Industry Relations Specialist, Career Design Lab

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develops intentional, collaborative, and supportive working relationships with employers and supports day-to-day operations of employer engagement, providing a world-class customer service experience for employers, students, alumni, faculty, and other stakeholders.
• Works actively to promote student recruitment by desirable employers through outreach to new and existing employer relationships.
• Plans and implements programming and initiatives connecting employers and students, including employer presentations, panels, and networking events.
• Establishes new employer contacts and strengthens current contacts through outreach activities such as cold calls, emails, and employer visits.
• Identifies and shares featured jobs in weekly newsletters, on the CDL website, and with career coaches.
• Assists in developing employer communication and marketing outreach collateral.
• Supports SPS employer-focused programs and initiatives.
• Encourages employer engagement by providing information on recruitment methods and educating employers on recruiting services.
• Develops relationships across campus and global centers to grow student work opportunities.
• Updates and expands employer databases, maintains a job portal, tracks employer engagement, and utilizes data to inform internship and career opportunities.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related experience.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple responsibilities with short deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure with changing priorities.

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Human Resources, Marketing, or related field.
• Experience working with employers in career services, HR, or recruiting settings.
• Substantial experience with computer programs including MS Office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, UConnect, 12 Twenty, or other database management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary range of $69,000 - $74,000, set based on various factors including qualifications and experience.