Employer Relations Partner I

Southern New Hampshire University; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to transforming lives through education and career services. As an Employer Relations Partner I, you will build strategic partnerships with businesses to enhance career opportunities for students. This role allows for remote work across various states, fostering a flexible work environment. Your contributions will directly impact the success of the Career Services team, empowering students to thrive in their professional journeys. With a commitment to innovation and inclusion, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of learners nationwide.

Benefits

High-quality medical insurance

Low to no-cost dental and vision plans

Five weeks of paid time off plus holidays

Employer-funded retirement

Free tuition program

Parental leave

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in employer relations, career services, or recruitment.
• Proficiency in computer applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct employer outreach to build partnerships and increase career opportunities.
• Develop recruiting strategies and assist with job description development.

Skills

Employer relations

Career services

Recruitment

HR

Post-secondary education

Computer applications

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Handshake career management system

Job description

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators, world changers, and individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us, helping us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people with diverse industry experience, backgrounds, and skills. Today, we're ready to expand our reach — all we need is you.

Make an impact — from near or far

At SNHU, you'll have the option to work remotely in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace free of distractions. Employees must reside in and work from one of the approved states.

The opportunity

The Employer Relations Partner I develops strategic partnerships with businesses and organizations to support our Career Services team. Responsibilities include job development, promoting employer relations, facilitating employer engagements and regional employer events, reporting on employment outcomes and workforce trends. The role involves fostering relationships across the SNHU community and external partners, reporting to the Career Team Lead.

What you'll do

1. Conduct employer outreach to build partnerships and increase career opportunities for students.
2. Develop recruiting strategies for each employer, ensuring diverse academic program representation.
3. Recruit and steward employer partners, assist with job description development, and ensure fair hiring practices.
4. Use data to monitor progress and refine partnership strategies.
5. Collaborate with other departments to support outreach and management efforts.
6. Coordinate employer programming and events to enhance engagement outcomes.
7. Represent the Employee Relations team at events.
8. Perform other responsibilities as assigned, which may change at any time.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in employer relations, career services, recruitment, HR, or post-secondary education.
• Proficiency in computer applications, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with Handshake career management system.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, based on business needs.

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion — celebrating different experiences, perspectives, and talents. If SNHU feels right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

Compensation

The annual pay range is $42,607 to $68,185. The target hiring range is $47,081 to $63,698, based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Exceptional benefits

As a full-time employee, you'll receive:

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance
• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans
• Five weeks of paid time off plus holidays
• Employer-funded retirement
• Free tuition program
• Parental leave
• Mental health and wellbeing resources