Employer Relations Consultant

Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

About the role

Within Saint Louis University’s Career Services, this Employer Relations Consultant role provides employer outreach management of existing and new employers; coordinates events for specialized student populations or industries; manages new employers with database orientation and recruitment practices at the University; and compiles recruitment statistical reports.

Responsibilities

• Manages relationships with existing employers to increase their recruitment at the University
• Approves all job postings and new employers in job search database
• Researches markets for additional employer recruitment
• Coordinates events for specialized populations or industries
• Compiles recruitment statistical reports
• Researches recruitment trends and best practices for employer relations
• Supports all employer relations initiatives including the coordination and marketing of on-campus recruiting activities
• Provides presentations to employers, student groups, and classes on University information and career development issues
• Potentially teach one-credit career courses
• Provides outreach to faculty, staff, and employers to inform of career trends, relevant career and job search information; markets services to all stakeholders
• Participates in University and division-wide events; attends employer meetings
• Monitors activity; runs reports and statistics on job search database
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of employer recruitment practices
• Knowledge of human resources practices
• Knowledge of student development theory and career development
• Knowledge of marketing and advertising programs
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with CRM Databases
• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Counseling/organizational skills
• Consultation skills
• Needs analysis skills
• Verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking
• Ability to develop and give presentations
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute events
• Ability to relate effectively to students
• Ability to learn new computer systems

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred; supplemented with two (2) years of related work experience.

Schedule

This position will require the individual to work in the office, with the potential to work a hybrid schedule, up to one day per week remote, upon completion of six (6) months of on-site training and familiarization with department work and operations.

Benefits

• Full-time employees receive tuition remission benefits for themselves and their dependents
• Excellent benefits package including generous health, dental, and vision coverage options
• Retirement plan with a match
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and wellness resources

Office Location: Griesedieck Hall