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Employer Relationship Liaison

Employer
Kentucky State University
Location
Frankfort, KY

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Administrative Jobs
Student Affairs, Career Services
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

TITLE: Employer Relations Liaison  

DEPARTMENT: Career and Professional Development   

REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Career and Professional Development 

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time                                            

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt                                       

 

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The Career and Professional Development Center provides consultation for academic, personal, social, and vocational development to assist students in analyzing interests, aptitudes, personality traits, values, attitudes, and desired lifestyles for suitable employment and educational opportunities. The office provides support for faculty, staff, and administration on employment trends, standards, and requirements that adhere to local, state, and national guidelines.

 

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

  • Proactively develop and implement strategies designed to increase employment opportunities for university students and graduates
  • Strategically identify and build relationships with regional, state, national, and international employers for the recruitment of university students, and alumni
  • Partner with employers to develop marketing strategies for an optimal employer campus presence, which includes, but not limited to: on-campus recruitment (OCR), information sessions, tabling events, job postings, internships, career fairs, class/organization presentations, resume searches, etc.
  • Provide technical education and assistance to students/alumni, employers, faculty, and staff in their use and application of the career services management system (currently Handshake)
  • Collaborate with faculty/staff to increase employment opportunities for students
  • Facilitate relationships between employers and the university community, including students, faculty, staff, alumni associations, foundations, etc.
  • Work closely with the Internship Advisory Council (IAC) to support and track internships opportunities for students
  • Actively participate in various local, state, regional, and national organizations such as chambers of commerce, societies of human resource management, NACE, alumni chapters, etc.
  • Compile, analyze and report data on employer relations activities, assess employer relations efforts, and provide feedback as to the effectiveness of such efforts
  • Track job market demand, use of career services, trends in recruiting, job-offer data, and hiring results for students in various academic majors
  • Formulate strategies for achieving greater participation rates for those majors that underuse available career resources
  • Support career development programs coordinated by career services, including, but not limited to, workshops, employer seminars, meetings within and outside of career and services, and other special projects
  • Attend administrative staff meetings
  • Participate in professional development activities
  • Represent career services on campus and in the community as needed
  • Collect and analyze pertinent data related to student and employer participation in targeted career planning programs, events, and services for the department's annual report
  • Participate in various team projects at the university career center
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly departmental reports
  • Other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Career Services and the Associate Director of Career and Professional Development
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    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education/Experience: Master’s degree in higher education administration or related field.
  • Years of work experience in a corporate/industry or university career services environment.
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    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

  • A dynamic, professional demeanor with exceptional organization, written, and public speaking skills
  • Familiarity/comfort with computers, technology, and software programs
  • Ability to effectively use and leverage social media platforms and mass email
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment
  • Ability to work nontraditional work hours, including evenings, holidays, or weekends
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
  • Ability to use assessment instruments and computerized career and employer guidance systems
  • Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials for marketing purposes
  • Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures
  • Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
  • Ability to resolve employer complaints and concerns
  • Exceptional time management skills
  • Exhibit a motivated/enthusiastic work style
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Travel may be necessary with occasional overnight stays for training, professional development, conferences, etc.
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of employer and student records and information
  • Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constancies in a diverse community
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    LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

  • Certification as a GCDF or CDF by NCDA
  • Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record and qualify to operate a vehicle
  • within University guidelines
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    SUPERVISOR RESPONSBILITES:

    This position does not have supervisory responsibility  

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Work is typically performed in a typical interior/office work environment
  • Minimal physical effort required
  • No or very limited exposure to physical risk
  • Limited travel only; occasional errands around campus and town

  • KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform. 

    Organization

    Our Mission

    Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.

    Geographic Region
    Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.

    Institutional Admission Standards
    Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.

    Degree Levels
    Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.

    Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
    The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].

    Enhancement of Instruction
    The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.

    Service and Research Functions
    Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.

    Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.

    Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.

    Collaborative Ventures
    The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.

    Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

    Efficiency and Effectiveness
    Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

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    Company info
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    Telephone
    502-597-6000
    Location
    400 E Main St
    Frankfort
    Kentucky
    40601
    US

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