Employer Specialist and Office Manager

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art seeks an Employer Specialist and Office Manager to guide the Center for Career Development in employer relations, logistics, and technology management. This role supports multiple career services initiatives and helps optimize workflows for students and employers.

The position focuses on building employer partnerships, coordinating job fairs, and overseeing on-campus recruiting activities, with a strong emphasis on outcomes and

Qualifications

• Flexibility to adjust services to meet department needs.
• Commitment to diversity and student hiring.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive issues and records.

Responsibilities

• Engage with employers, nonprofit groups, recruiters and associations to grow outreach.
• Maintain and build relationships with employers across industries.
• Coordinate two job & internship fairs (in-person/virtual) from planning to execution.
• Oversee on-campus recruiting activities including interviews, info sessions, and resume collections.

Skills

flexible/adaptable

diversity commitment

confidentiality

Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Office software

Workflow tools

Job description

Employer Specialist and Office Manager

DEPARTMENT

Student Affairs, Center for Career Development

REPORTS TO

Director of Career Development

TYPE

Full-time, Non-exempt, Union, Rate: annualized $74,000-$76,000

JOB SUMMARY

Provides guidance and structure for a range of services offered by the Center for Career Development, with a primary focus in employer relations, logisitics, and technology management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage with existing and potential constituencies including, but not limited to, employers, nonprofit organizations, recruiters, hiring managers, and professional associations to ensure consistent engagement and to grow outreach efforts.
• Maintain and build relationships with employers in relevant, and new industries.
• Manage two job & internship fairs (in-person/virtual) from creation to closure including coordinating logistics, and marketing.
• Oversees on-campus recruiting activities including on-campus interviews, information sessions, and resume collections, with emphasis on recruitment.
• Monitor workplace/industry trends to guide strategic recruitment planning.
• Helps oversee the Career Development online job board and appointment scheduler 12twenty, including verification and registration of students/alumni, events, employers, jobs, and metrics.
• Co-manage The Professional Development Fund, including the student application reviews and process reimbursement request, etc.
• Partner with Director and Administrative Manager for Student Affairs to assist in department budget tracking.
• Track outcomes such as placement data for full-time job/internships, job & internship fair, post-baccalaureate programs, and employer engagement.
• Develop technology systems that ensure integration and efficiency of communication, information management, and workflow for both students and employers.
• 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 and federal student worker payroll in accordance with payroll schedule.
• Update Career Center website.
• Represent the Career Center as needed for internal and external events.
• Other related duties as needed or assigned.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

• Support the Center for Career Development goals and objectives by remaining flexible and adjusting services to meet requirements.
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to diversity and student hiring.
• Work in a professional manner to represent Career Development and Student Affairs and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive issues and records.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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 any tech related issues, and streamlining processes.

This is a unionized position.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.