Career Development & Employer Relations Lead

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is seeking an Employer Specialist and Office Manager to lead employer relations, logistics, and technology management within the Center for Career Development. This is a unionized, full-time position reporting to the Director of Career Development.

Responsibilities include coordinating career fairs, on-campus recruiting, and maintaining the job board and scheduling system (12twenty).

Qualifications

• Flexibility in adapting services to meet changing requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusive student hiring.
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Engage with employers, nonprofits, recruiters, and associations to grow outreach.
• Maintain and build relationships with employers in current and new industries.
• Plan and run two job and internship fairs (in-person/virtual) from start to finish.
• Oversee on-campus recruiting activities including interviews, info sessions, and resume collections.
• Monitor industry trends to guide recruitment planning.
• Manage Career Development online job board and appointment system (12twenty) incl. verification and registration.
• Collaborate on budget tracking with Director and Administrative Manager.

Skills

Flexibility in service delivery

Diversity commitment

Professional conduct and discretion

Education

Masters degree preferred

Job description

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is seeking an Employer Specialist and Office Manager to lead employer relations, logistics, and technology management within the Center for Career Development. This is a unionized, full-time position reporting to the Director of Career Development.

Responsibilities include coordinating career fairs, on-campus recruiting, and maintaining the job board and scheduling system (12twenty).