Community Relations Specialist

Herzing Brand•Akron, OH

3d•$51,000 - $69,000

About The Position

The Community Relations Specialist plays a key role in enhancing Herzing University’s brand visibility and fostering strong relationships with the community, employers and clinical partners.

Requirements

Associate degree, bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two to three years of experience in event planning, recruitment, community engagement or related experience preferred.
Experience in employer outreach, sales or networking preferred.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than half of the time.
Must be able to occasionally move around the work location.
Constantly operates office and/or teach equipment which may include computers, copiers, fax machines, audio/visuals.
Frequently uses voice and hearing to communicate with students, staff or colleagues face-to-face or over the telephone.
Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
Occasionally move, carry, or lift 10 pounds.
40% travel.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two to three years of experience in event planning, recruitment, community engagement or related experience preferred.
Experience in employer outreach, sales or networking preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads community outreach efforts and recruitment initiatives.
Independently plans and executes presentations to employers with minimal support from supervisor
Attend community outreach events and other special events to enhance the brand and reputation of Herzing University and obtain student inquiries.
Create and distribute communications to internal and external stakeholders to promote university-hosted activities and community events.
Respond to inquiries from community members and other interested parties, coordinating with appropriate spokespeople or information sources when necessary.
Collaborate with the marketing and social media teams to promote campus and community events, boosting awareness and supporting the university’s brand.
Partner with the Senior Director of Community Relations to standardize processes for building and maintaining relationships with clinical partners, employers, and community organizations.
Partner with Admissions and marketing teams to promote events and activities through social media and other channels.
Some responsibility in employer outreach and territory building.
Reach out and initiate communication for presentations to employers and execute presentations on own.
Coordinates and leads events on campus or with community partners.