Assistant - Employer Relations

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University seeks a Career & Internship Center support specialist to connect UVU students with off-campus employment and assist employers with recruiting efforts. You’ll promote CIC services, coordinate events, and help students develop professionally.

The role combines relationship building, customer service, and data tracking to support student success and workforce readiness within higher education operations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Examples: associate's degree + 1 year experience; 30 credits + 2 years; 60 credits + 1 year; 90 credits; 3 years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Connects with employers via email, phone, virtual or on-campus visits to promote CIC services to UVU students and increase off-campus part-time opportunities.
• Assist Employer Relations Manager in preparing for and conducting employer recruiting events (fairs, STEM fairs, lunch & networking, information sessions, etc.).
• Provide employer assistance with the UVU Handshake recruiting platform, setting up accounts, posting positions, and troubleshooting; ensure adherence to On Campus Recruiting Protocols.
• Head tracking of job offers and placement of students for grant purposes.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Communication

Event coordination

Relationship building

Multitasking

Time management

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree + 1 year experience

Three years related experience

Tools

Handshake

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Publisher

Job description

Position Announcement

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.

Summary of Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

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 / Skills / Abilities

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.

EEO Statement

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.