Campus Lead of Employer Relations

Texas State Technical College • Waco, TX

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About The Position

The Campus Lead of Employer Relations will assist the Manager of Employer Relations in developing and nurturing local employer partnerships. The Campus Lead will be responsible for coordinating and executing job fairs, employer spotlights, networking opportunities, campus tours, and company visits to cultivate job opportunities. The Campus Lead will collaborate with Career Development Career Advisors on local placement goals and strategies.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required.
• 3 years of required experience in exceptional customer service experience.
• 3 years of required experience in program coordination and deployment.
• 3 years of required experience in Higher Education, Career Services, Employer Services, and Relationship Management.
• Career Services: Understand employer/HR Manager hiring and workforce needs and expectations as well as industry trends, market demands, and emerging fields.
• Placement: Understanding of job placement processes per program (for credit and not for credit).
• Stakeholder Needs Assessment: Skill in conducting needs analysis and working with businesses, associations, and government agencies to determine hiring needs.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills with employers at all levels and with varied backgrounds and expertise.
• Relationship Building: Proven track record in establishing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders to advance organizational goals.
• Project Management: Excellent project management, multi-tasking, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Event Management: Event planning, coordination, and management, or in the customer service industry with a focus on high-end customer experience.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to draft professional communications, prepare reports, and deliver presentations.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide strategic recommendations. Gather and synthesize data, compile information, and prepare meaningful reports.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think critically, analyze data and trends, and develop innovative strategies for employer relations. Ability to develop and execute a regional employer relations strategy.
• Employer Relations: Familiarity with deploying a coordinated employer engagement program and processes.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field.
• 4 years preferred experience in exceptional customer service experience.
• 4 years preferred experience in program coordination and deployment.
• 4 years preferred experience in Higher Education, Career Services, Employer Services, and Relationship Management.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students, and members of the community.
• Local Partnership Development: Establish and nurture mutually beneficial relationships with targeted local employers and HR managers for online, hybrid, and face-to-face programs. Execute best practices in coordination with the Employer Relations team and local stakeholders to align with initiatives and strategies.
• Develops and maintains relationships and regular communications with local employers to ensure repeat recruiting visits designed to provide internship, co-op, and employment for TSTC students and alumni.
• Collaboration: Grow the number of quality employment opportunities for TSTC graduates for the campus with tight collaboration from other employer relations teams across the state to maximize the connections with employers recruiting from multiple campuses. Work closely with the Career Development team on local placement goals and maximizing student engagement in employment-focused activities. Bridge connections between student learning & operations and employers.
• Program Coordination: Grow the number of employers engaged on campus by executing employer spotlights, job fairs, networking events, classroom visits, campus tours, interview days, faculty meetings, company tours, and other pinnacle employment events. Coordinate with the Event Management team for event planning and execution.
• Communication: Serve as a spokesperson for local employer relations initiatives as needed in tandem with Employer Relations, Career Development Leadership, and ERD constituents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees