Director of Employer Relations

Strategic LeadershipCreate and execute a comprehensive employer relations strategy that aligns with the College of Liberal Arts mission, strategic goals, and career learning outcomes.Reimagine student and employer engagement to meaningfully expand opportunities of interest to liberal arts students. Champion and promote the value of a Liberal Arts degree to employers, increasing interest in recruiting our students.Lead continuous improvement efforts by analyzing data, gathering student and employer feedback, and monitoring employer engagement to enhance partnerships and student outcomes.Maximize existing employer relationships and connect with new and relevant employers to ensure COLA representation. Strengthen employer partnerships through collaborative partnership with Career Success.Employer Relations and Partnership ExpansionElevate employer relationships and develop structured partnerships to increase student awareness and career success.Provide visionary leadership and team oversight for events and programming to connect students with employers, alumni and industry professionals.Target emerging industries, regional and national opportunities for students, expanding employer partnerships and strengthening existing ones.Team Management and College CollaborationHire, train, and supervise one Employer Relations Program Coordinator. Supervise Assistant Director of Events and Employer Relations. Foster a collaborative, supportive, and professional environment within the Liberal Arts Career Services team.Collaborate across the College of Liberal Arts with multiple teams and units: Development, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and Public Affairs to support and grow the College of Liberal Arts career ecosystem.Serve as a resource to faculty on emerging career trends and employer expectations, creating understanding and alignment with student curriculum.Data Collection, Assessment, and CommunicationWork closely with Liberal Arts Career Services Data Analyst and Executive Director to proactively make data informed decisions through data collection and assessment. Track progress toward the university's Knowledge Rate (graduates first destination placements) and Career Outcomes Rate (positive career outcome) goals.Stay informed about labor market trends, emerging industries, and best practices in higher education career services to continuously improve services. Consistently share these findings across the team and the municate and report the ongoing effectiveness and impact of employer relations and career events with the Liberal Arts Career Services team and throughout the college.Other duties as assigned.

Created: 2025-11-15