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Posting Information

Posting Number2025340

Posting/Functional TitleAssociate Director, Employer Engagement

University Pay Plan TitleAssoc Dir, Career Services

LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentCareer Services

Recruitment TypeOpen to All

Job TypeFull-Time

Funding SourcePermanent

Monthly Salary$6,250.00 - $6,666.67

Job CategoryExempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

+ Bachelor’s degree.

+ Full-time experience in corporate recruiting or university/career services.

+ Experience with planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating large scale programs or events.

+ Prior managerial and supervisor experience.

+ Prior experience developing and implementing successful client-customer relationship management initiatives, especially with employers and business leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master’s or other advanced degree in higher education, business administration, human resources, or a related field.

+ Full-time experience in university employer relations.

+ Familiarity with employer needs, opportunities, and challenges in relation to university recruiting.

+ Experience developing program assessments and student learning outcomes.

+ Prior use of university career center management platforms (e.g. Handshake).

+ Strong organizational skills, ability to define tasks, prioritize assignments, and follow through on projects independently

+ Strong public speaking and presentation skills.

+ Use of technology in a work office environment.

Job Description

The Associate Director for Employer Engagement serves as the primary contact for employers and leads the department’s employer outreach team. The associate director will also provide a centralized and strategic vision, connecting new and existing employers across our multifaceted institution. The position provides leadership to and supervises three full-time staff — two coordinators and an administrative assistant. The team is responsible for implementing a range of programs and services including career and graduate school fairs, job and internship postings, student employment support, a shadow program, and employer networking and engagement events.

Job Duties

+ Lead the employer relations area within the Career Services department, supervising daily work of the team while also directing multiple programs and services.

+ Oversee outreach and engagement efforts for current and new employers, ensuring a robust and diverse set of employment opportunities for students and graduates.

+ Coordinate policies and procedures for employer recruitment activities and services.

+ Develop an engaged employer advisory board, providing meaningful engagement and feedback opportunities that improve operations and outcomes of the area.

+ Oversee the department’s sponsorship programs and recognition efforts, securing opportunities for employers and other constituents of Career Services to provide financial and in-kind support for the department’s programs and services.

+ Assist in developing and managing the university’s student employment program, supporting a user-friendly application process, integration of career readiness best practices, and recognition/appreciation programs.

+ Support and serve on the department’s leadership team assisting the director in overall management and strategic planning of the career center.

+ Represent the department and division on university committees and workgroups.

+ Seek out and participate in relevant professional development and community engagement opportunities to continue developing knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the profession, staying current with the field.

Additional Information to Applicants

Job Open Date03/06/2025

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)06/20/2025

Open Until FilledNo

Normal Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End5:00PM

Posting NoticesYou will be required to electronically attach a resume and cover letter to your application.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program

• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/51586

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