Assistant Director of Employer Engagement

Reporting to the Executive Director of Student Career Preparedness, the Assistant Director of Employer Engagement develops and implements strategies that connect employers with East Texas A&M University students and alumni. This role oversees employer engagement initiatives—including career fairs, networking events, on-campus interviews, and recruitment partnerships—while ensuring employers have a positive and effective recruiting experience. The position advances East Texas A&M University’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) and the University Strategic Plan related to Career Readiness, ensuring students have meaningful opportunities to engage with employers and secure career pathways.

ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140 degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages a comprehensive employer recruitment strategy, including career fairs, networking events, information sessions, alumni engagement programs, and job shadowing opportunities.
• Coordinates on-campus interviews, Handshake job and internship postings/approvals, and promotion of opportunities to students.
• Advises external employers on effective recruiting strategies, branding opportunities, job descriptions, and hiring expectations.
• Cultivates and expands partnerships with corporations, non-profits, government agencies, and alumni to increase career and internship opportunities for students and graduates.
• Organizes and maintains the annual recruiting calendar, including timelines, deadlines, and processes for employer participation.
• Designs and manages employer communications and marketing materials, including digital and print outreach, website content, and social media.
• Develops and coordinates guest speakers and employer panels for student classes, organizations, and professional development events.
• Supports new initiatives designed to expand internship opportunities for students.
• Aligns employer engagement strategies and initiatives with institutional goals outlined in the QEP and University Strategic Plan for Career Readiness.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports data for departmental metrics, annual reports, and program assessment.
• Monitors employer participation, hiring outcomes, and event impact to improve services and demonstrate return on engagement.
• Builds collaborative relationships with academic departments, student organizations, and university offices to align employer engagement with institutional goals.
• Supervises and mentors student workers and interns as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Relations, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in employer relations, recruiting, career services, or talent management.
• Experience using career services/recruitment platforms such as Handshake, Symplicity, or 12Twenty.
• High level of professionalism, hospitality, and networking skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with employers and campus partners, organize multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Relations, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in employer relations, recruiting, or career services.
• Experience in event planning and coordination.
• Previous experience working with corporations, non-profits, or government agencies related to recruitment and talent development.
• Experience with data reporting, program assessment, or outcomes tracking.
• Supervisory or student mentoring experience.

Supervision

Supervises student workers and interns as assigned, with potential future supervision of full-time staff roles (e.g., Internship Coordinator).

Benefits

• Employee tuition assistance for master’s and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays, plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

About East Texas A&M University

• Ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers nationally recognized academic programs.
• Over 140 degree programs, including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
• First accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
• Distance education offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.
• State-of-the-art facilities, including the 113,470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building with a simulation hospital and a 1,300-acre agricultural research farm.
• Vibrant campus life with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams.
• Prime locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas with abundant career opportunities.