Employer Relations Coordinator

Dominican University; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis

Retirement plan with employer matching

Professional development opportunities

Tuition remission for employees and ​

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois, seeks an Employer Relations Coordinator to build partnerships with local, regional, and national employers. You will manage outreach, coordinate on-campus recruiting events, and align employer partnerships with academic programs to connect students and alumni with internships, jobs, and experiential learning opportunities.

Responsibilities include maintaining employer accounts, analyzing engagement metrics, creating marketing materials, and serving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• 1-3 years in employer relations, recruiting, or career services.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with CRM or career management systems preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and generate reports to support decisions.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in employer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with employers to expand recruitment opportunities.
• Conduct outreach to employers through calls, emails, events, and networking.
• Coordinate career fairs, on-campus recruiting, and information sessions.
• Collaborate with career advisors and departments to align partnerships with programs.
• Manage employer accounts and job postings on the university platform.
• Track engagement metrics and hiring outcomes to inform strategy.
• Serve as primary contact for employers with strong customer service.
• Promote employer branding and develop marketing materials.
• Support experiential learning opportunities, including internships and project collaborations.

Skills

1-3 years experience

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Data analysis & reporting

Customer service

DEI in engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Handshake

12Twenty

Job description

Job Title:

Employer Relations Coordinator

Department:

Career Programs and Employer Relations

Reports to:

Senior Director, Career Programs and Employer Relations

Position Summary:

The Employer Relations Coordinator plays a key role in building and sustaining partnerships between Dominican University and employers to support student career outcomes. This position focuses on employer outreach, relationship management, and coordination of recruiting activities that connect students and alumni with meaningful internships, jobs, and experiential learning opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national employers to expand recruitment opportunities for students and alumni


• Conduct outreach to new employers through calls, emails, events, and networking initiatives


• Coordinate employer engagement activities, including career fairs, on-campus recruiting, employer information sessions, and networking events


• Collaborate with career advisors and academic departments to align employer partnerships with academic programs and student interests


• Manage employer accounts and job postings through the university’s career management platform


• Track and analyze employer engagement metrics and hiring outcomes to inform strategy and reporting


• Serve as the primary point of contact for employers, ensuring a high level of customer service and responsiveness


• Promote employer branding opportunities and develop marketing materials to highlight recruitment initiatives


• Support strategic initiatives to enhance experiential learning opportunities, including internships and project-based collaborations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in higher education, business, or related field preferred


• 1-3 years of experience in employer relations, recruiting, career services, sales, or a related field


• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities


• Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities


• Experience with CRM or career management systems (e.g., Handshake, 12Twenty) preferred


• Ability to analyze data and generate reports to support decision-making


• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in employer engagement and student access

Preferred Competencies:

• Knowledge of current hiring trends and workforce development practices


• Event planning and program coordination experience


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment


• Proactive, self-starter mindset with strong problem-solving skills

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional office setting with occasional evening and weekend hours required to support events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer


• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Note: accommodations will be made for candidates who do not meet these physical demands

SALARY AND FLSA STATUS

• Salary: $53,000 - $57,000 annually


• FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-time (37.5 hours)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance


• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions


• Professional development opportunities


• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents


• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)


• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

About Dominican University

Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.

Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.

Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.

Expectations for all Dominican Employees:

To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.

Institutional Statement

Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and candidates from diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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