Employer Relations Specialist

Ancora Education•Glendale, AZ

1d•$54,080 - $58,240

About The Position

The Employer Relations Specialist (ERS) works under the supervision of the Director of Career Services and develops and manages employer relationships to create suitable employment opportunities for students and graduates. The role procures employer partnerships, Advisory Board members, and externship sites, and identifies grassroots activities for campus participation. The ERS maintains organized and accurate records of employer visits, job leads, and job orders, and may assist with collecting employer employment-verification reports so graduate employment can be documented and verified in CampusVue. The position requires up to 70% travel and adherence to Ancora’s core values. The ERS builds long-term relationships with local, regional, and national employers and develops community involvement to support campus branding. The specialist coordinates regularly with the Director of Career Services, Career Coaches, and the Career Services team to identify graduate employment opportunities, gather interview feedback, and ensure opportunities match graduate availability. The role also involves prospecting employers, documenting activity in CampusVue, and submitting daily activity and weekly expense reports.

Requirements

Associate degree in a business- or sales-related field, or at least two years of comparable work experience.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Excellent problem-solving skills, creativity, and innovation in prospecting.
Ability and willingness to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
Technical proficiency in computer research and database management.
Understanding of relationship building, networking, and community-based business development.
Commitment to customer service and student-oriented satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain sustainable, long-term relationships with local, regional, and national employers to increase employment opportunities for campus graduates.
Develop and maintain community involvement that supports company branding within the campus’s physical footprint.
Attend weekly meetings with the Director of Career Services and Career Services team to understand employment-placement goals.
Identify job leads and job orders through employer cold calls, off-site meetings, and prospecting.
Follow up with employers after graduate interviews to obtain feedback and assess hiring possibilities.
Communicate daily with the Career Coach and/or Director of Career Services regarding interview feedback.
Document employer meetings, job leads, and job orders in CampusVue.
Work with Career Coaches to develop opportunities suited to available and upcoming graduates.
Deliver a Daily Activity Report to the Director of Career Services each day.
Submit an Expense Report weekly for reimbursement.
Prioritize and strategize to achieve optimal outcomes.
Procure employer partnerships, Advisory Board members, and externship sites, and identify grassroots activities for campus participation.
When requested, help gather employment-verification reports from employers so graduate employment can be documented and verified.