Employer Relations Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW:

George Fox University seeks a dynamic and collaborative individual who is dedicated and passionate about career development and internship opportunities for students, networking with industry, and building alumni relationships to help achieve our goals. The Employment Relations Manager is responsible for creating awareness among corporate and community organizations with regard to the benefits of hiring George Fox University students. The goals of the position are to increase job posting, recruitment, and hiring activity for the university's graduates.

Full time position. Office hours on campus 5 days a week 8:00 5:00 PM except when out in the field.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Develop short- and long-range goals to strengthen partnerships with existing employers and establish partnerships with new employers within a strategy that aligns with university guidelines to encourage the on-going hiring of GFU students.
2. Partner with faculty to identify potential alumni and companies that will provide internship opportunities in specific majors for students.
3. Track employer contacts to facilitate record keeping, goal setting and follow-up activities.
4. Collaborate with Director of IDEA Center to investigate employment trends, company and government hiring practices and relevant recruitment information; communicate findings to the IDEA center coaches to better advise students in their search for meaningful work.
5. Network with alumni, community members, parents and others to find contacts within potential organizations to participate in projects, job shadows, career fairs, campus speakers, internships and employer-focused student events.
6. Participate in various local, state, regional, and national organizations such as, chambers of commerce and Portland Business Alliance to increase employer connections.
7. Manage industry specific virtual career fairs through an online platform that provides internship and job opportunities for students..
8. Connect employers to virtual career fairs and on-campus career events.
9. Track the competency data of students provided by Internship Providers to assess if we are preparing students for the Digital Age Job Market.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in higher education administration/student affairs, human resources, business or related. Masters' degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of three years' full-time experience in a higher education or corporate environment focused on employer relations, college recruiting, sales, development, communications, public relations or other areas where building relationships with individuals/organizations is a major responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across multiple populations, internal and external.
• Employer Relations or Alumni Relations experience at a university preferred.
• A commitment to working with a diverse population of students is essential; demonstrated experience in this area is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Keenly aware of today's current corporate and non-profit marketplace.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain collaborative relationships and professional networks with diverse populations internally and externally.
• Ability to use technology and data systems to track and facilitate outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to project professionalism to constituents.
• Skill in preparing clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondences and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to set and achieve goals.
• Knowledge of employment trends and ability to research economic development.

• Flexibility and availability for some evening and weekend work, including university commencements.

• Evangelical Christian commitment and lifestyle consistent with the university's mission as described on our website.
• Lift 15 pounds.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PRORATED FOR 32 HOURS: Vacation; sick leave; holidays; medical, dental, life, disability insurance; and retirement plan.

For Your Personal Well-Being We Offer:

• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by
• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population
• Free Fitness Center membership
• Free parking
• Rich employee benefits

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's Nationally Recognized Christian University!

George Fox has been transforming student lives for over 125 years.

Each day we look to broaden our future for generations to come.

We have alumni from 52 countries and all 50 states.

We invite you to become a steward of our dreams using your God-given gifts.

Our Purpose: To educate and inspire students to pursue God's calling.

**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.

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