Employer Relations Manager | Academic Success & Career Center (Pullman, WA)

The Opportunity

Washington State University's Academic Success & Career Center is now accepting applications for an Employer Relations Manager. As the Employer Relations Manager, you will be responsible for building relationships and creating awareness among corporate and community organizations with regard to the benefits of hiring Washington State University students and graduates, and of the services of the WSU Career Center.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with a variety of company employers and inviting those employers to engage WSU students.
• Increase job postings, recruitments, and hiring activity for the university's students and graduates.
• Generate increased monetary and non-monetary support for the career center.
• Plan, implement and evaluate Career Expo/Fairs and associated events/programs.
• Recruit, hire, supervise and evaluate professional and undergraduate student staff.
• Serve on departmental and university committees in support of the department and university's mission, vision, and strategic plan.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Commitment to higher education and student success.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining professional relationships (e.g. employers, alumni, and/or community partners).
• Experience planning, coordinating, and evaluating events, programs, or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience recruiting, training, supervising, leading, and mentoring professional staff, student employees, or project teams.
• Experience promoting services, programs, or initiatives through presentations and outreach.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education, talent acquisition, or university career services.
• Experience developing partnerships that resulted in increased recruiting activity, sponsorships, or other financial/non-financial support.
• Experience planning and managing career fairs, recruiting events, or large-scale programs.
• Knowledge of student career development, internship programs, and college recruiting practices.
• Experience using CRM, employer relations, recruiting, or career services management systems.
• Experience serving on cross-functional committees, task forces, or strategic initiatives.

Pay

Monthly Salary: $4,500.00 to $4,900.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Additional Information

• This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position.
• This position is overtime eligible.
• This is an on-site/in-person role located in Pullman, WA.
• Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
• Area/College: Provost Office
• Department Name: Academic Success and Career Center
• Location: Pullman, WA
• Time Type: Full time
• Position Term: 12 Month

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.