Manager, Recruitment & Employer Relations

Barry University; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Barry University is seeking a Manager, Recruitment & Employer Relations to lead employer engagement and On Campus Interview programs, while delivering career counseling to students and alumni. The role also oversees BarryConnect/12Twenty, career programming, and employment outcomes reporting in collaboration with the Director of Career Services & Employer Relations.

You will identify new employer partners across sectors, develop targeted outreach, and create marketing materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in Business, Communications, HR, Counseling, Legal Studies, or related field.
• Master's Degree preferred in Higher Education Administration or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in student affairs, career services, or employer relations.
• Experience advising, coaching, or counseling is preferred; J.D. not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage employers; coordinate On Campus Interviews and resume collections.
• Provide career counseling to students, especially 2Ls, including resume review and mock interviews.
• Administer BarryConnect/12Twenty and manage job postings and workflows.
• Analyze data and support employment outcomes reporting.
• Plan career programming, networking events, and outreach initiatives.

Skills

Employer engagement

Recruitment

Career counseling

Social media engagement

Data reporting

Networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

J.D. not required

Tools

BarryConnect/12Twenty

Job description

The Manager, Recruitment & Employer Relations

The Manager, Recruitment & Employer Relations supports the strategic and operational delivery of Career Services, with primary responsibility for employer engagement and recruitment initiatives, career counseling for assigned students, and pro bono/community service program administration. The Manager identifies employer contacts, employment and experiential opportunities for students and alumni, and coordinates recruitment programs including On Campus Interviews and resume collections. The position also manages key functions of BarryConnect/12Twenty, supports career programming and employment outcomes reporting, job placement statistics and serves as a key operational partner to the Director of Career Services & Employer Relations. Employer Relations, Recruitment, Opportunity Development & Social Media Engagement Identify law firms, government agencies, courts, public interest organizations, corporations, alumni, and other employers to expand employment opportunities for students and alumni. Research, identify, invite, and follow up with prospective employers to expand On Campus Interviewing, resume collections, job postings, career fairs, and other recruiting opportunities. Market Barry Law students and alumni to employers in Central Florida and other strategic regional and national markets. Create, maintain, audit, and expand employer contacts database and recruiting records in BarryConnect/12Twenty. Support the Director of Career Services and Employer Relations with employer engagement, targeted outreach campaigns, and marketing materials that support recruitment and placement goals. Under the direction of the Director of Career Services and Employer Relations, create and manage social media content development and engagement for outlets such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Career Counseling & Student Professional Development

Provide individual and group career counseling to assigned students, with primary responsibility for second year (2L) students, regarding career exploration, job-search strategy, networking, professional development, and employment preparation. Review resumes, cover letters, and other application materials; conduct mock interviews; and provide individualized feedback on interviewing, networking, and job-search techniques. Develop short- and long-term action plans with students and provide appropriate follow-up and accountability. Remain current on legal-market trends, recruiting practices, and applicable NALP guidance and translate relevant information into practical student advising. Collaborate with the Director of Career Services and Employer Relations to ensure continuity of career advising across the student lifecycle and refer complex or specialized matters to the Director appropriate.

Pro Bono & Community Service Program Administration

Identify and maintain approved legal and community organizations database to expand pro bono, public service, and community service opportunities for students. Maintain and routinely audit approved provider and opportunity databases and student-facing resource lists to ensure information is current, accurate, appropriately categorized, and accessible. Research and develop new opportunities consistent with School of Law requirements and departmental priorities. Coordinate updates with participating organizations and support student questions regarding available opportunities and established submission/approval processes. Assist with pro bono and public interest programming, fairs, outreach initiatives, and related communications.

Recruitment Programs, Career Programming & Networking Events

Supports the Director of Career Services and Employer Relations with professionalism programs that support students and alumni with career planning and job-search efforts. Coordinate with the Director of Career Services and Employer Relations to develop career-path, professionalism, and job-search programming for students and alumni, including private sector, public sector, judicial, public interest, and non-traditional career pathways. Under the direction of the Director of Career Services and Employer Relations, plan and execute On Campus Interviews, resume collection programs, career fairs, employer information sessions, panels, workshops, and networking events throughout the year. Coordinate program logistics, communications, employer participation, student preparation, and post-event follow-up. Evaluate programming and recruiting initiatives and recommend improvements based on participation, outcomes, and stakeholder feedback. Identify off-campus and community-based networking opportunities that strengthen employer and alumni relationships.

Research and identify student professional development opportunities BarryConnect/12Twenty & Career Services Systems Administration

Manage assigned daily functions of BarryConnect/12Twenty and serve as a departmental point of contact for system operations and vendor support. Maintain job database and process employer registrations, job postings, on-campus interview sessions, resume collections, and related recruiting workflows. Promote BarryConnect/12Twenty to students, alumni, and employers and support effective user adoption. Remain current on platform features and changes; assist with staff training, documentation, data integrity, and continuous process improvement. Support approved digital communications and project-management tools used by Career Services.

Data, Reporting & Employment Outcomes

Assist the Director of Career Services and Employer Relations with maintaining data integrity across Career Services systems and records. Support employment outcomes reporting, including at-graduation and 9-month post-graduation surveys and related reconciliation activities. Compile and analyze program, employer, student engagement, and placement data to inform departmental planning and continuous improvement. In collaboration with the Director of Career Services and Employer Relations, coordinate and review assigned work of student office assistants and/or student employees in support of Career Services priorities. Maintain organized operational records, templates, Standard Operating Procedures, and shared departmental resources for assigned areas. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Career Services and Employer Relations in support of departmental and School of Law priorities.

Department Operations & Other Duties

In collaboration with the Director of Career Services and Employer Relations, coordinate and review assigned work of student office assistants and/or student employees in support of Career Services priorities. Maintain organized operational records, templates, Standard Operating Procedures, and shared departmental resources for assigned areas. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Career Services and Employer Relations in support of departmental and School of Law priorities.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required – Field of study: Business Administration, Communications, Human Resources, Counseling, Legal Studies, or a closely related field. (Preferred) Master's Degree - preferred Field of study: Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or another closely related field. (Preferred) 3-5 years previous experience Relevant experience in student affairs, career services, employer relations, recruiting/talent acquisition, workforce development, student professional development, higher education, legal recruiting, or a closely related field strongly preferred. Previous advising, coaching, teaching, guidance, or counseling experience preferred. Previous higher education experience preferred. A J.D. is not required.

Benefits

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs. Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life. The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service. Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.