Associate Director, Employer Relations (Temp)

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business is the sixth largest business school in the country with an enrollment of approximately 8,000 students. Our undergraduate and part-time MBA programs for working professionals are ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report, and our Executive MBA is ranked among the world’s best by CEO Magazine. Georgia State University is located in the heart of Atlanta and has strong ties with Atlanta’s business leaders, many of whom are alumni of J. Mack Robinson College of Business. The Robinson College of Business is seeking a part-time Associate Director, Employer Relations (Temp) within the Undergraduate Career Advancement Center (CAC). This position supports the development and execution of employer engagement strategies designed to expand campus recruiting and employment opportunities for Robinson undergraduate students.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in university recruiting, career services, corporate recruiting, or a related field.
Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strategic thinking with the ability to translate initiatives into operational plans.
Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience in university recruiting, career services, corporate recruiting, or a related field.
Experience developing and managing employer or corporate relationships.
Demonstrated project management and event coordination experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience using professional networking and recruiting platforms such as Handshake, Salesforce, or LinkedIn.
Experience working with faculty, university administrators, or advisory boards.
Experience working within higher education career services or corporate recruiting environments.

Responsibilities

Lead proactive employer outreach efforts, strengthen corporate partnerships, and support CAC initiatives including career fairs, campus recruiting, employer-sponsored programming, and industry engagement.
Supervise the Employer Relations Specialist responsible for coordinating career fairs and recruiting events.
Collaborate closely with CAC leadership and the Office of Strategic Partnerships to support Robinson’s broader portfolio of employer partnerships, talent recruitment initiatives, and experiential learning programs.
Develop and implement employer outreach strategies to expand recruiting opportunities for Robinson undergraduate students.
Cultivate and maintain corporate relationships that support internships, full-time employment, and employer engagement activities.
Identify and elevate high-potential employer partners for broader Robinson College strategic partnership opportunities.
Benchmark Robinson employer engagement practices against peer institutions and recommend improvements.
Supervise the CAC Employer Relations Specialist.
Support initiatives that strengthen Robinson’s reputation among employer partners.
Develop employer communication materials including program profiles and recruiting guides.
Manage recruiting relationships that increase employer participation in CAC programming.
Analyze employment trends and hiring practices impacting undergraduate business graduates.
Identify priority employer targets aligned with Robinson academic programs.
Develop processes to gather employer insights that inform student career preparation.
Lead planning and execution of employer engagement events, including targeted industry programming.
Represent Robinson at career fairs, recruiting events, and professional conferences.
Support CAC-wide events and employer outreach initiatives.
Perform additional duties as assigned.