Associate Director for Employer Relations

: Position Type Staff Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information UNC Greensboro , located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement . Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students , and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams , 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master's and 32 doctoral programs , UNC Greensboro 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 Career & Professional Development is the central hub for career readiness and professional development of students at UNCG. Through our services, programs, and campus partnerships, our career team assists in developing individualized career plans to maximize successful candidates. Position Summary This is a highly visible position with primary responsibility for developing and managing external employer relationships and expanding the range of employer recruiting activities through new partnerships and new initiatives. Provides direct supervision and manages employer relations team. Partners with the Director of Career & Professional Development on all office initiatives, programming and strategic planning. Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in marketing, sales, business, human relations, higher education, or related field, along with a minimum of 2 years professional experience in a career services, HR recruiting, marketing/sales, or employer relations setting. (Possible substitution of bachelor's degree with substantial advanced experience in employer relations or HR recruiting and college relations.)
• Must be proficient with career management technology and interested in identifying and adopting technological advances in the field.
• Working knowledge across multiple sectors including private, public, and non-profit.
• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing both small- and large-scale recruiting events.
• Ability to work with a broad range of internal and external constituents including students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff.
• Evidence of an understanding and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Well-developed interpersonal communication and marketing skills and ability to negotiate and build coalitions.
• Open, friendly, personable attitude.
• Prior supervision experience.
• Experience with database management, program planning, and project management.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in employer relations, workforce development, or external partnerships connected to career opportunities for college students.
• Must be able to apply excellent judgment to make decisions, organize work tasks, work independently, and establish priorities.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and project management skills.

Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range $71,000 - $76,500 Org #-Department Career & Professional Dev. - 44603 Job Open Date 01/12/2024 For Best Consideration Date 02/12/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt