Assistant Director, Employer Engagement & Partnerships

East Texas A&M University; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

TRS retirement and wellness programs

Job summary

East Texas A&M University is seeking an Assistant Director of Employer Engagement to lead strategies connecting employers with students and alumni. You will oversee career fairs, on-campus interviews, and partnerships, ensuring employers have a productive recruiting experience.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the role advances the university's Career Readiness goals and QEP. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in employer relations and a proven ability to build relationships with

Qualifications

• 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; proficiency with Handshake, Symplicity or 12Twenty.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages a comprehensive employer recruitment strategy, including career fairs, networking events, information sessions and alumni engagement.
• Coordinates on-campus interviews, Handshake 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 opportunities for students and graduates.
• Organizes and maintains the annual recruiting calendar, including timelines and processes for employer participation.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Relations, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

Handshake

Symplicity

12Twenty

Job description

East Texas A&M University is seeking an Assistant Director of Employer Engagement to lead strategies connecting employers with students and alumni. You will oversee career fairs, on-campus interviews, and partnerships, ensuring employers have a productive recruiting experience.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the role advances the university's Career Readiness goals and QEP. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in employer relations and a proven ability to build relationships with