Employer Relations Coordinator

Gallaudet University•Washington, DC

3d•$58,000 - $77,368

About The Position

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. Job Title: Employer Relations Coordinator Worker Type: Regular Pay Type: Salary Exempt Status: Yes Compensation Grade (Track/Level): A2 Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications): $58,000.00-$77,368.00 Salary Ranges (All Compensation Grades): Gallaudet University Supervisory Organization (Department): Career Success Summary: Reporting to the Dean of Academic and Career Success, the Employer Relations Coordinator plays a pivotal role in fostering strategic relationships between the university and employers. Job Description: Cultivates partnerships to facilitate recruitment opportunities for university students and alumni; and oversees networking event management and ensures efficient data management and reporting processes. Serves as the primary point of contact for employers within the career office, addressing incoming requests for recruiting services, assessing needs, providing information on Gallaudet University programs, and advising on recruiting methods. Manages employer requests, internship/job postings, and approvals in Handshake or designated career portal. Monitors and manages employer relationships, tracks student placement progress, evaluates recruiting programs based on feedback, and makes recommendations for improvements. Manages department-wide career fairs, networking events, and recruiting activities, including budgeting, employer invites, registration, logistics, promotion, and follow-up. Coordinates all aspects of the Workforce Recruitment Program, employer visits, and off-campus recruiting events aimed at attracting Gallaudet University students and alumni for internships and full-time positions. Identifies and builds relationships with regional, state, national, and international employers across the non-profit, small-business, private and public sectors for recruitment of university students and alumni. Collaborates with campus partners (faculty, staff, alumni) to increase experiential learning opportunities, internships, and full-time positions for students; and develops engagement strategies for both virtual and in-person outreach among students and alumni. Establishes systematic documentation of employer-related events, encompassing career fairs, networking events, employer visits, and off-campus recruiting initiatives, maintaining meticulous records of event schedules, participant lists, feedback mechanisms, and pertinent materials to facilitate post-event analysis and follow-up. Maintains a database of information on organizations and alumni recruiting practices and outcomes at Gallaudet University. Assists with collecting and reporting experiential learning, internship, and employment outcomes, providing regular updates to senior leadership and making strategic recommendations. Compiles and reports data on employer relations activities, assesses employer relations efforts, and provides feedback as to the effectiveness of such efforts. Contributes to the creation of resources related to employment market trends, recruitment, and career advancement for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, including orientation/training for employers and supervisors. Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors. Demonstrates a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning. Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis. Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents. Performs related and other duties as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of three years of professional experience with student services, career education, vocal rehabilitation, or a related field
Ability to communicate in American Sign Language

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree

Responsibilities

Cultivates partnerships to facilitate recruitment opportunities for university students and alumni
Oversees networking event management and ensures efficient data management and reporting processes
Serves as the primary point of contact for employers within the career office
Manages employer requests, internship/job postings, and approvals in Handshake or designated career portal
Monitors and manages employer relationships, tracks student placement progress, evaluates recruiting programs based on feedback, and makes recommendations for improvements
Manages department-wide career fairs, networking events, and recruiting activities, including budgeting, employer invites, registration, logistics, promotion, and follow-up
Coordinates all aspects of the Workforce Recruitment Program, employer visits, and off-campus recruiting events aimed at attracting Gallaudet University students and alumni for internships and full-time positions
Identifies and builds relationships with regional, state, national, and international employers across the non-profit, small-business, private and public sectors for recruitment of university students and alumni
Collaborates with campus partners (faculty, staff, alumni) to increase experiential learning opportunities, internships, and full-time positions for students
Develops engagement strategies for both virtual and in-person outreach among students and alumni
Establishes systematic documentation of employer-related events
Maintains a database of information on organizations and alumni recruiting practices and outcomes at Gallaudet University
Assists with collecting and reporting experiential learning, internship, and employment outcomes
Compiles and reports data on employer relations activities, assesses employer relations efforts, and provides feedback as to the effectiveness of such efforts
Contributes to the creation of resources related to employment market trends, recruitment, and career advancement for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, including orientation/training for employers and supervisors
Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors
Demonstrates a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning
Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX
Commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis
Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents
Performs related and other duties as needed