Employer Relations Coordinator

Job Profile:

Outreach Analyst 2

Job Family:

Outreach Programs

Time Type:

Full time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Profile Summary:
Develops community outreach program activities and coordinates program fundraising to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and local community.

Job Description:

Position Salary: $55,000.00

The Employer Relations Coordinator develops, manages, and expands strategic employer engagement programs that connect students with career exploration, recruiting, and professional development opportunities. This position coordinates signature employer engagement initiatives, including Discovery Days, Job Shadow experiences, alumni mentorship initiatives, and the annual Employer Open House, while serving as the primary administrator for CareerLink (powered by 12twenty), the university's employer engagement platform.

Serving as a key operational and relationship-management resource, the coordinator cultivates partnerships with employers, academic units, alumni, and university stakeholders, ensuring employers receive timely support and access to recruiting opportunities. The position coordinates employer engagement requests, supports recruiting activities, manages employer communications, maintains engagement data, and develops processes that enhance employer participation in the student recruiting experience.

Working collaboratively with the Employer Relations and Career Readiness teams within Career Services, the coordinator identifies new partnership opportunities, strengthens existing employer relationships, and develops scalable engagement models aligned with Career Services' strategic priorities. This role balances program management with operational excellence by evaluating outcomes, improving systems and workflows, and implementing innovative approaches that expand employer and alumni engagement.

What’s in it for you:

Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff. This package includes: (Click here to explore options)

• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.

• Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.

• Paid time for volunteer and professional development.

• 10 Paid Holidays and competitive Vacation and Sick accruals each Pay Period.

• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.

• Disability and leave program for income protection.

• Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.

• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships.

Essential Duties:

• Coordinate the planning, implementation, and assessment of employer engagement programs and initiatives that connect employers, alumni, and students through experiential learning, career exploration, networking, recruiting, and professional development opportunities.

• Serve as an administrator for CareerLink (powered by 12twenty), managing employer account approvals, recruiting access, employer communications, system resources, and employer support while maintaining data integrity and compliance with university policies.

• Deliver high-quality customer service by communicating professionally, responding promptly to requests, and fostering a welcoming and supportive experience for all employers.

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with employers, alumni, academic units, faculty, and university partners to support Career Services initiatives, employer recruiting efforts, and expanded engagement opportunities.

• Coordinate employer engagement requests originating from faculty and academic units by connecting employers with Career Readiness team members, maintaining engagement timelines, and supporting strategic participation in classroom presentations, industry panels, experiential learning, and other academic initiatives.

• Coordinate employer and stakeholder communications, scheduling, logistics, and participant support to ensure successful delivery of programs, recruiting activities, signature events, and engagement initiatives.

• Recruit, engage, and steward employers, alumni, and other external partners to participate in Career Services programs, recruiting events, and strategic initiatives.

• Collaborate with Career Services staff and campus partners to identify, develop, and implement employer engagement opportunities that align with departmental priorities and student career readiness goals.

• Maintain accurate employer records, engagement histories, participation metrics, and program documentation; analyze data to evaluate outcomes, identify trends, improve processes, and inform strategic decision-making.

• Represent Career Services at employer engagement activities, recruiting events, university meetings, and community partnerships, serving as a professional ambassador for the department.

• Support departmental operations through committee participation, special projects, assessment activities, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement of employer engagement systems, workflows, and processes.

• Develop and implement strategies that advance the strategic growth of Employer Relations by identifying emerging partnership opportunities, expanding employer and alumni engagement, evaluating new program models, improving operational efficiencies, and recommending innovative initiatives that support departmental and divisional priorities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience building and maintaining professional relationships with employers, alumni, industry partners, faculty, and university stakeholders.

• Demonstrated strong customer service skills, with the ability to build positive relationships, communicate professionally, respond to inquiries promptly, and provide exceptional support to a range of customers and stakeholders.

• Experience planning, coordinating, and evaluating employer engagement, career development, recruiting, or experiential learning programs.

• Experience administering or utilizing CRM or career management platforms (CareerLink powered by 12twenty, Handshake, Salesforce, or similar systems) to support employer engagement and recruiting activities.

• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders while balancing competing priorities, timelines, and deadlines.

• Experience collaborating with faculty, academic units, or higher education partners to facilitate employer engagement initiatives.

• Experience coordinating events or programs ranging from small-group experiences to large-scale employer engagement or recruiting initiatives.

• Experience developing employer communications, presentations, training materials, or operational resources.

• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting program and engagement data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for program growth, operational efficiency, and process improvement while implementing innovative solutions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage audiences, including employers, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.

• Demonstrated organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative technologies including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, or Google Workspace.

Working Environment:

• Lifting and carrying materials, as well as, pulling and pushing carts of up to 30 lb. with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Additional movement requirements include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.

• Sitting and standing for prolonged periods; 50% sitting; 25% standing; 25% walking

Department Statement:

The Employer Relations Coordinator is part of a one Career Services team model that provides a variety of career services to students and new graduates through every step of the career & professional development process. Career Services serves ASU students and new graduates through engagement opportunities tailored to their unique backgrounds, identity, talents, experiences, academic preparation and professional goals.

Our focus is to ensure Career Readiness as defined by the National Association of Colleges & Employers: Career Readiness is the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare college graduates for a successful transition into the workplace. We help them succeed at every step of their career development process from learning about majors and career options, to finding an internship or first job out of college. We offer professional career advice and are a valuable resource for job outlook, salary and employment trend information. Our office works through a career development model focused on career interests. This career interest areas model allows students to break out of the confines of viewing career opportunities based solely on college majors and opens the door to a larger variety of post-graduation options. This model influences our career & professional development curriculum, as well as, our engagement with employers.

Career Services provides commensurate programs, services, and resources at all four Phoenix area locations, as well as ASU Online. Staff work collaboratively with Career Services leadership and staff at each location, and as part of the Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) Vice Presidential area. EOSS provides the ASU student community with support services, involvement opportunities and a rich Sun Devil experience to assist students in achieving their personal and academic goals. Members of the ASU community aspire to live the Sun Devil Way, creating and sustaining a community that exemplifies achievement, engagement and responsibility.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

 

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

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Background Check Statement:

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Fingerprint Check Statement:

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