Employer Relations Coordinator

Eastern New Mexico University; Portales (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM seeks an Employer Relations Coordinator to build and manage strategic employer partnerships, promoting internship and career opportunities for students.

Under limited supervision, you will coordinate on-campus recruitment events, advise employers, and ensure FERPA-compliant records while supporting career services programs and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field required.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication.
• Experience coordinating employer partnerships and events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage partnerships with employers for employment, internships, externships, and job shadowing.
• Coordinate job fairs and on-campus recruitment events by employers and graduate schools.
• Collaborate to administer career services programs with employer partners.
• Prepare reports for internal and external agencies.
• Maintain Career Services web platforms and publications.
• Ensure FERPA-compliant records and data integrity.
• Attend regularly and on time.
• Support continuous program improvement.

Skills

Career strategy

Student development theory

Organizational abilities

Event planning

Communication skills

AI tools ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Under the limited supervision of the Career Services Director, the Employer Relations Coordinator is responsible for seeking, promoting, and coordinating all Career Services employer relationships and related activities.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, direct, and strategically manage partnerships with current and prospective employers regarding development of employment, internships, externships, and job shadowing opportunities.


• Act as a liaison for current and prospective employer needs and feedback.


• Coordinate and oversee job fairs and on-campus visits/recruitment events by employers and graduate schools, exercising independent judgment in event strategy, vendor and participant selection, and resource allocation to advance institutional and career services objectives.


• Collaborate with the director to administer a variety of career services programs with employer partners, including activities, services, programs, and initiatives.


• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of outreach and educational programs related to career opportunities, job search strategy, and placement.


• Support the development, preparation, and distribution of reports for and to internal/external agencies.


• Collaborate with the director to support the development, review, and revision of the Career Services Policies and Procedures Manual.


• Partner with the director in maintaining the ENMU Career Services web platforms, web page, portal, social media, and printed publications.


• Administer and ensure the integrity of confidential, FERPA-compliant Career Services records and data systems; accurately document services, activities, and participant progress; utilize data to support needs assessments, reporting, and continuous program improvement.


• Regular and predictable attendance is required


• Perform other job-related duties and projects assigned in support of the University's mission, core values and goals.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience, is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of career strategy and student development theory and practice.


• Remain current in knowledge of legislation, emerging issues, and best practices.


• Exceptional organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities and high-level events, deadlines, and projects.


• Experience planning, coordinating executive events and programs.


• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with business leaders, faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni, and other community constituents.


• Ability to build and maintain major partnerships with national and local companies/employers and community partners.


• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including written business communications.


• Ability to present to large and small groups.


• Excellent records management and office management.


• Ensure accurate documentation for internal analysis, reports, and plans.


• Exceptional application of technology.


• Use AI-supported tools ethically to improve productivity and critically assess AI-generated content to ensure accuracy

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is generally performed inside a non-smoking facility, during normal business hours. Some weekend and evening hours may be required.


• Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a consistent amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.

Additional Information

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone]. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either [e-mail], [phone], or Curry Hall Office 127, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to [e-mail]. For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or e-mail [e-mail].

ENMU uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.