Assistant - Employer Relations

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University in Orem seeks an Employer Relations Assistant to connect students with off-campus employment and support employers in recruiting efforts. You will help students gain work experience, coordinate events, and track outcomes to succeed in their career readiness goals.

You'll work closely with the Employer Relations Manager, UVU partners, and campus stakeholders, using Handshake and MS Office to manage communications, scheduling, and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus 1 year related experience, or 3 years total education/experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience using Handshake and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Career & Internship Center CIC services to UVU students to increase off-campus job opportunities.
• Assists Employer Relations Manager with virtual and on-campus recruiting events.
• Supports employers in using Handshake and setup of postings and events.
• Tracks job offers and student placement for grant reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Self-starter

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Handshake

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Publisher

Job description

At Utah Valley University, you'll play an important role in helping students gain meaningful work experience while building connections with employers throughout the community. This position offers the opportunity to support student success by connecting students with off-campus employment opportunities, assisting employers with recruiting efforts, and contributing to programs that help students develop professionally while funding their education.

The role provides a dynamic mix of relationship building, event coordination, customer service, and data tracking. You'll work closely with employers, students, and university partners, gaining experience in career development, workforce engagement, and higher education operations. If you enjoy helping people, organizing projects, and creating positive experiences for others, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a direct impact on student employment and career readiness.

• Connects with employers through email, telephone, virtual visits, or on-campus visits to promote Career & Internship Center CIC services to UVU students with the intent to increase part-time job opportunities off campus.
• Assists Employer Relations Manager in preparing for and conducting Employer Relations functions for all virtual and on-campus recruiting events for groups of employers: Career & Internship Fairs, STEM Fairs, Part-Time Student Job Fairs, and other recruiting opportunities and individual employers' Lunch & Networking, Information Sessions, Super Events, and other recruiting opportunities.
• Provides employer assistance in the use of the UVU recruiting platform, Handshake. This involves assisting employers in setting up user accounts, posting positions, preparing for recruiting events, and problem‑solving. Answers questions and solves issues for employers. Assists in ensuring recruiters on campus follow the On Campus Recruiting Protocols. Performs other miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.
• Heads the tracking of job offers and placement of students in part‑time positions for grant purposes. Other duties as assigned by the Employer Relations Manager.

Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate’s degree plus one year of experience related to the Summary of Duties; OR any combination of education and experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling three years.

For Example:

• An associate's degree and one year of related work experience.
• OR one year of college coursework (30 college credits) and two years of related experience.
• OR two years of college coursework (60 college credits) and one year of related experience.
• OR three years of college coursework (90 college credits).
• OR three years of directly related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional at using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Understanding of and previous use of Handshake.
• Understanding of and interest in recruiting trends.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills. Exceptional organizational skills.

Knowledge

• Must be able to problem‑solve.
• Proficiency preferred in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Publisher, etc.
• Proficiency with Outlook preferred.
• Communication and office skills.

Skills

• Exceptional level of professionalism and ability to interact with recruiters and other business representatives.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, particularly business email and telephone communications.
• High level of professionalism and ability to interact with recruiters and other business representatives.
• Self‑starter, able to work well without supervision.
• Extremely organized and able to work well with deadlines.
• Time Management skills and exceptional multitasking skills.
• Comfortable on the computer using Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Abilities

• Must be very dependable and able to work specific hours during the day.
• Periodic flexibility with hours needed when recruiting events are held.
• Able to work well as a team and willing to assist others.
• Able to learn quickly but willing to ask questions.
• Ability to follow written and oral procedures and instructions.
• Ability to build professional relationships with current and potential employers
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities.
• Strong ability to pivot with projects as needed.