Employer Engagement Specialist

Boise State University • Boise, ID

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About The Position

The Employer Engagement Specialist plays a key role on the Employer Relations
team, building relationships that connect students with meaningful career
opportunities. This position supports planning and execution of large- and
small-scale career events that bring students and employers together in
impactful ways. The specialist also oversees the Career Services Management
(CSM) system, (Handshake), ensuring it effectively supports appointments, job
postings, events, and employer engagement. As a primary point of contact for
employers, this role provides guidance on how to engage with Boise State
students and maximize opportunities for connection.

Requirements

• Strong communication (oral and written), public relations, marketing, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated skill in establishing effective working relationships with students and staff of all levels–faculty, administrators, and employers.
• Knowledge of employer recruiting strategies and policies, human resources, job market trends, and occupational, career, and employment information sources.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize computer applications and databases, and proficiency in Internet usage.
• Strong technical skills. Able to manage the day-to-day use of Handshake.
• Strong project management skills along with problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience plus 5 years experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as education, leadership, marketing, social work, or counseling.
• Experience working in a university career center.
• Experience administering a Career Services Management System (Handshake).
• Experience with statistical packages (such as SPS) and strong Excel skills to analyze and communicate large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary resource and liaison for employers recruiting at Boise State
• Identify employer needs and recommend effective recruiting strategies
• Encourage and support a variety of methods for employers to connect with students
• Assist employers with job postings and event registrations
• Communicate career events and employer services through targeted outreach
• Share knowledge of university programs and student populations to support employer recruiting goals
• Develop and manage an annual events calendar to engage various student populations with targeted employers
• Build partnerships across the university to create impactful in-person and virtual events
• Plan and execute career fairs and other signature events, including logistics and operations
• Collaborate with marketing and campus partners to ensure strong promotion and participation
• Evaluate event outcomes and implement continuous improvements
• Administer and enhance Handshake  to support students, employers, and staff
• Partner with the Handshake relationship manager on updates, troubleshooting, and improvements
• Train and support staff and student employees in effective system use
• Guide employers in using the system for job postings, events, and engagement opportunities
• Review and approve employer registrations and job postings for quality and accuracy
• Monitor system usage and gather stakeholder feedback to improve effectiveness
• Develop processes to promote opportunities to students, alumni, and academic departments
• Generate reports and insights to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees