Employer Relations & Office Operations Lead

The Cooper Union; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooper Union is seeking an Employer Specialist and Office Manager to guide services for the Center for Career Development, focusing on employer relations, logistics, and technology management. This unionized, full-time role reports to the Director of Career Development.

Responsibilities include managing on-campus recruiting, organizing job and internship fairs, maintaining the job board and scheduler, and tracking outcomes to inform strategy.

Qualifications

• Masters degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in career development and/or recruitment.
• Organizational, operations, and marketing experience.
• Familiarity and expertise in office operations including managing computer programs, troubleshooting tech issues, and streamlining processes.

Responsibilities

• Engage with employers, nonprofits, recruiters, hiring managers, and associations to grow outreach.
• Maintain and build relationships with employers in current and new industries.
• Manage two job & internship fairs (in-person/virtual) from creation to closure.
• Oversees on-campus recruiting activities including interviews, info sessions, and resume collections.
• Monitor workplace trends to guide strategic recruitment planning.
• Oversee the Career Development online job board and appointment scheduler 12twenty.
• Co-manage The Professional Development Fund including student reviews and reimbursements.
• Partner with Director and Administrative Manager for Student Affairs on department budget tracking.
• Track outcomes such as placement data and employer engagement.
• Develop technology systems for better communication and workflow.
• Assist with annual projects and update career resources.
• Coordinate Career Center student employment process including hiring and supervision of student employees.
• Review and process student interns payroll per payroll schedule.
• Update Career Center website.
• Represent the Career Center at internal and external events.

Skills

Employer relations

Event coordination

Logistics management

Technology management

Communication

Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

12twenty

Job description

The Cooper Union is seeking an Employer Specialist and Office Manager to guide services for the Center for Career Development, focusing on employer relations, logistics, and technology management. This unionized, full-time role reports to the Director of Career Development.

Responsibilities include managing on-campus recruiting, organizing job and internship fairs, maintaining the job board and scheduler, and tracking outcomes to inform strategy.