Employer Relations Coordinator I

Employer Relations Coordinators (ERCs) are responsible for strategically sourcing, cultivating, and maintaining a strong network of relationships with employers at local, regional, national, and global levels. ERCs work with employers and recruiters to evaluate and determine the most effective and valuable methods to source and connect with the immensely talented students and alumni produced by Liberty University. The result of this work is expanded and enhanced career and job opportunities for students and alumni; and contribute to the expansion and growth of Career Services' initiative to develop improved and extended services for employers, students, and alumni. ERCs are responsible for recruiting employers to join Liberty's Handshake network, and subsequently post their jobs on Handshake and participate in on-campus events such as Career Fairs, Information Sessions, Experience Events, and Employer On-Sites.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Approve or Decline employers requesting approval to Liberty's Handshake network as assigned.
• Manage relationships with employers and faculty as it pertains to industries and career fairs assigned.
• Maintain relationships with currently engaged employers and their recruiters for industries as assigned.
• Target and cultivate relationships with new employers in assigned industries to introduce them to Liberty University, identify employment opportunities, recruit to on-campus events, and strengthen connections/communication between employers, Career Services, students, alumni and faculty.
• Develop strategies and methods of recruitment that entice employers to participate in events on-campus.
• Collaborate with Career Coaches to identify the knowledge, skills, talents, and experience that students bring to the workplace, and to identify employers that will produce valuable and scalable opportunities for students.
• Communicate with Career Coaches to inform them about employers and job opportunities in assigned industries so that they may highlight and promote to them to students and faculty when applicable.
• Communicate with The Fellowship Coordinator about employers and job opportunities in DC.
• Collaborate with others in the university community when appropriate to maximize visibility and opportunities for relationship-building among employers, students, and the university.
• Build partnerships on-campus and between the university and external communities as appropriate to develop relationships and employment opportunities for students and alumni.
• Advise employers on strategies for successful recruiting at Liberty via Handshake and on-campus events.
• Work with employers to develop marketing strategies to enhance their brand and presence on-campus.
• Recruit and coordinate employer involvement in Career Fairs, Experience Events, Information Sessions, and Employer On-Sites, as well as workshops/programs, class presentations, and other recruiting activities that contribute to students' career development and enhance employers' brand on campus.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in a business, business development, sales, or account management related field
• Experience in higher education, Career Services, Talent Acquisition, or University Recruiting a plus

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally (in person and via phone) and in writing to convey clear, concise, and well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University and Career Services to a variety of university, business, government, and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent event management and computer skills.

Technology

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (most importantly Outlook, Excel, and Word).
• Ability to learn new technology quickly and proficiently.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conduct business, and lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.