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Position Number999348Functional TitleEmployer Relations SpecialistPosition TypeStaffPosition EclassEP - EHRA 12 mo leave earningUniversity Information

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Career Services Center is the centralized hub for the career and professional development of students at UNC Greensboro. The center is comprised of three teams: Employer Relations, Career Development and Operations. The Employer Relations team is externally facing, working with employers, alumni and faculty to connect Spartan talent to the market.

Position Summary

This position reports to the Associate Director for Employer Relations and develops and maintains purposeful relationships with external partners to increase the number of internship, full-time and networking opportunities available for undergraduate and graduate students at UNCG.

Knowledge & Skills:
-Demonstrated experience in effectively building and managing professional partnerships
-Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and capabilities
-Must be proficient with technology such as Handshake, CRM systems or other recruitment related software.
-Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member

Minimum Qualifications

-A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
-At least two years of experience in fields such as recruiting, external or corporate relations, sales, or admissions
-Demonstrated skills in program and event management, including assessment of programs and services
-Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
-Strong administrative, organizational, problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and CertificatesPreferred Qualifications

-Previous experience in corporate recruiting, executive search or university employer relations
-Experience developing/managing educational and training events and programs
-Demonstrated experience sourcing networks and securing new clients
-Proficiency in social media platforms/functions

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

• Name
• Company Name
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.

Recruitment Range$38,000-$45,000Org #-DepartmentCareer & Professional Dev. - 44603Job Open Date06/11/2019For Best Consideration Date06/24/2019Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesFTE1.000Type of AppointmentPermanentIf time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.Number of Months per Year12FLSAExemptKey Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time50%Key Responsibility

External Relationship Management/Business Development

Essential Tasks

-Owns responsibility for proactively building new employer relationships in key industry verticals, to include developing a clear understanding of recruitment cycles, market trends and organizational hiring needs
-Takes initiative to provide high-touch customer service to key employers and work to increase the number of internships and full-time positions made available to UNCG students
-Supports assessment efforts, data compilation and analysis to identify and report job market trends, outreach outcomes, impact on student opportunities for internships and full-time employment, and net increases in employer relationships across key industry verticals
-Manage efforts to identify alumni at target employer organizations to create a network of advocates for hiring UNCG applicants

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time30%Key Responsibility

Program Development & Management

Essential Tasks

-Consults with new and existing employer partners to create custom campus engagement strategies that amplify ROI
-Provide high touch support for organizations engaging in on-campus recruitment (OCR) activities including but not limited to career fairs, industry events, and on-campus interviews (OCI)
-Collaborate with key faculty to identify ways to support students in employer engaged career readiness and connections to industry, including tailored programming
-Develops understanding of student organizations and departments within Student Affairs to deliver collaborative, intersectional programming
-Coordinates off-site treks relevant to student identified industries of interest based in regional and national markets

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time10%Key Responsibility

Internal Stakeholder Management

Essential Tasks

-Partners with liaisons from Career Development team to provide industry expertise, market insights and timely recruitment information to enhance both Career Services Center and employer visibility
-Develops relationships with a wide range of campus stakeholders and units (Division of Student Affairs, alumni association, development, academic departments, centers, etc.) to advance the agenda of connecting students to employment and internship opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time10%Key Responsibility

Specialized Projects/Other Responsibilities

Essential Tasks

-Approves Handshake employer requests, job postings, information session requests, tabling requests, and on-campus interview requests in partnership with the Employer Relations team
-Leverages strategically timed social media and marketing to heighten UNCG student visibility to employers, and employer opportunities to students
-Participates in University events including orientations, open house and other functions to promote and represent the Career Services Center as needed
-Assists the career team in other projects assigned

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical EffortReading - F, Writing - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - O, Sitting - CWork EnvironmentInside - CApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Have you acquired your Bachelor's Degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please indicate how you learned of this vacant position for which you are applying:
   • CAA
   • NCAA Arts
   • ICFAD
   • SECCAC
   • Arts Council of the African Studies Association
   • Professional Job Board
   • InsideHigherEd
   • Social Media
   • Networking
   • UNCGjobsearch website
   • Other
3. If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.

   (Open Ended Question)