Employer Relations Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Develops comprehensive employer recruiting communication strategies, cultivates key partnerships, and establishes an extended professional network to effectively promote and market students and programs to local and national employers. Supervises unit staff and/or oversees a critical strategic function, process, or initiative. Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

• Serves as the main point of contact for prospective employers, provides advice and information about recruitment, engagement, hiring students, and addresses their needs
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for on-campus recruiting activities
• Develops relationships and working knowledge of relevant industries
• Provides students with information about career planning and employment opportunities and/or coaches students through the recruiting process
• Participates in the campus-wide career services community providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college
• Oversees planning, coordination, marketing, promotion and execution of small- and large-scale events, including the UWRF Career and Internship Fair, on-campus interviews, workshops, and employer engagement events
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure event success and innovation, including generating new event ideas to increase employer engagement and revenue generation for Career Services
• Provides strategic leadership in building and managing partnerships among employers and key campus stakeholders, including academic departments, the University Business Collaboration Center (UBCC), and student organizations to expand networking, experiential learning, internship, and employment opportunities for students
• Serves as the primary resource for on-campus employers, providing guidance on student employment recruitment, position postings, and strategies to enhance the student employment experience
• Serves as the campus administrator for Handshake, ensuring the system runs efficiently and supports both employer and student engagement

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Previous experience coordinating, managing, and executing events

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with exceptional organization, attention to detail, and effective time management

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including a demonstrated commitment to providing clear, timely responses and reliable follow-through in all interactions with students, colleagues, clients, or customers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a college or university setting, including significant collaboration or communication with one or more of the following groups: students, alumni, faculty, and/or staff

• Previous experience working with employers, businesses, or economic development organizations

Applicants are required to apply online at Career Opportunities. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.  Applicants are required to provide:

• Resume

• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

Inquiries should be addressed to:
Courtney Brommer

Search Chair

[email protected]

Starting salary based on education, skills and experience: $55,000

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before September 8, 2026. 

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 7.20%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). 

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at [email protected]; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see students.uwrf.edu/titleix. 

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275. 

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at www.uwrf.edu/police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy. 

UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact [email protected] or 715-425-3518. 

The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression, and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn, pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.