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Employer Relations Manager

Department:Career Services

Employer Relations Manager

Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 9,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

The University of New Haven Career Development Center is seeking an Employer Relations Manager to help grow the relationships and student outcomes driven focus for the Center. This position build relationships with employers for the purpose of on-campus recruiting, supports students in their internship and job searches, and helps coordinate employer relations activities, programs, and events.

You will:

+ Working under the Assistant Director for Employer Relations and the Executive Director, this position will manage a portfolio of employers, alumni, and organizations for the development of jobs, internships, and related experiential opportunities for students.

+ Develop relationships with alumni, recruiters, business managers, and human resources staff in a variety of organizations that lead to on-campus recruiting, site visits, and repeat recruiting opportunities. Attend local and regional networking and recruiting events, make on-site employer visits, and host employer visits on campus.

+ Create collaborative partnerships with faculty, staff, and alumni from targeted areas to increase student and faculty engagement with campus recruiting opportunities.

+ Meet with and provide support to students seeking internships and job opportunities at the graduate and undergraduate level. Provide advice and coaching on job/internship searching, LinkedIn, resume/cover letters, interviewing, and networking. Prepare students, in conjunction with CDC colleagues, for on-campus recruiting programs

+ Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate all aspects of the On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) Program including employer information sessions (manage employer schedules, secure space for campus interviews, market OCR jobs to student, host employers while on campus for interviews or information sessions, summarize program data and outcomes, collect employer feedback through various means)?

+ Lead employer recruiting efforts for annual on-campus career fairs

SECONDARY DUTIES:

+ Work closely with the employer relations team to coordinate activities, set up and run recruiting events, maintain employer related data, and conduct follow ups with employer partners, as needed.

+ Schedule on-campus recruiting events, organize interview schedules, arrange virtual and live employer engagements, and maintain participation data.

+ Develop proficiency with recruiting system (Handshake) to assist in posting opportunities and connecting students with employers

+ Ability to work evenings and some weekends activities as needed.

+ Other duties as necessary to meet the goals of the department and mission of the University.

You need:

+ A minimum of a Bachelor-s degree is required

+ 2+ years' experience in employment recruiting, business development, sales, human resources, or related business-to-business consulting. Specific experience in higher education is desired, but not required.

+ Strong skills in interpersonal communication, relationship development, follow up, contact management, and needs assessment. Ability to handle multiple tasks and constant interruptions.

+ Willingness to travel locally, as well as regionally within the Boston-New York City corridor

+ Valid driver's license

+ Strong technical skills to maintain data records, conduct internet searches, organize, and share information, and update online resources.

What-s In It for You:

+ Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.

+ Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program

+ Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities

+ Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities

+ Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year-s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEM OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.