Employer Relations Specialist

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Career Services (DCS), the Employer Relations Specialist (ERS) is responsible for development and management of employer relationships that will result in acceptable employment opportunities for students and graduates. The ERS is responsible for procuring employer partnerships, Advisory Board Members, Externship Sites and uncovering Grass Roots activities for campus participation. The ERS is also responsible for maintaining organized, detailed, accurate records regarding employer visits, job leads and job orders. When requested, the ERS will assist in gathering Employment Verification Reports from employers so that graduate employment can be documented in CampusVue and verified. The ERS must uphold the Ancora core values at all times. Up to 70% travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain sustainable and long‑term relationships with local, regional and national employers to increase employment opportunities for all campus graduates.
• Develop and maintain community involvement to support successful company branding within the physical footprint of the campus.
• Attend weekly meetings with DCS and other members of the Career Services team to understand weekly goals for providing employment opportunities to current and upcoming graduates.
• Identify job leads and job orders through employer cold‑calls, off‑site meetings, and prospecting.
• Follow up with employers after graduate interviews for feedback and hiring possibilities.
• Communicate daily with the Career Coach and/or the Director of Career Services concerning interview feedback.
• Document all employer meetings, job leads and job orders in CampusVue.
• Work closely with Career Coaches to ensure opportunities match available and upcoming graduates.
• Deliver Daily Activity Report (DAR) to the Director of Career Services daily.
• Deliver Expense Report weekly for reimbursement.
• Prioritize and strategize for optimal outcomes.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in business/sales related field, or minimum 2 years comparable work experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, creativity and innovative prospecting approach.
• Ability and willingness to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
• Technical proficiency in computer research and database management.
• Understanding of building relationships, networking and community‑based business development.
• Customer service focus and student‑oriented satisfaction.

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is usually indoors, not exposed to weather conditions, with a moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require other tasks as circumstances change. Employment is at‑will.