Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Career Services (DCS), the Employer Relations Specialist (ERS) is responsible for development and management of employer relationships that will result in acceptable employment opportunities for students and graduates. The ERS is responsible for procuring employer partnerships, Advisory Board Members, Externship Sites and uncovering Grass Roots activities for campus participation. The ERS is also responsible for maintaining organized, detailed, accurate records regarding employer visits, job leads and job orders. When requested, the ERS will assist in gathering Employment Verification Reports from employers so that graduate placements can be documented in CampusVue and verified. The ERS must uphold the Ancora core values at all times. Travel is in between 15% -25%.
Key Responsibilities
● The Employer Relations Specialist will build and maintain sustainable and long-term relationships with local, regional and national employers to increase employment opportunities for all campus graduates.
● Develop and maintain community involvement to support successful company branding within the physical footprint of their campus.
● Attend weekly meetings with DCS and other members of the Career Services team to understand the weekly goals required to provide available graduates and upcoming graduates with employment opportunities.
● Through employer cold-calls, off-site employer meetings and prospecting, this position will identify the optimal number of job leads and job orders for graduate placement.
● Follow-up with employers after graduate interviews for feedback and hiring possibilities.
● The ERS will communicate with the Career Coach and/or the Director of Career Services daily concerning interview feedback.
● Document all employer meetings, job leads and job orders in CampusVue
● Work closely with Career Coaches to ensure opportunities are developed that are a match for available graduates and upcoming graduates.
● Deliver Daily Activity Report (DAR) to the Director of Career Services daily.
● Deliver Expense Report weekly for reimbursement
● Ability to prioritize and strategize for optimal outcomes.
Experience and Education Required
● Associates Degree in business/sales related field, or minimum 2-years comparable work experience.
● Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. Solid ability to prioritize and multitask.
● Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrable creativity and be innovative in prospecting approach.
● The ideal candidate must possess both the ability and the willingness to work independently and act on her/his independent judgment.
● The candidate should be technically proficient in computer research and database management. ● Demonstrate an understanding of building relationships, networking and community-based business development.
● Always focus on Customer service and student-oriented satisfaction.
● School information, including, but not limited to placement activity, placement percentage rates, employer information, regulatory information, student and graduates personal information including names, addresses, phone numbers, birthdays, and social security numbers of students and graduates
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Note
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.
I have read and understand the above job description. I further understand that this is not an all-inclusive list and does not constitute a contract. My employment remains at will as with all employees of Ancora Education.
Skills Required
- Associates degree in business/sales related field or minimum 2 years comparable work experience
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and strategize for optimal outcomes
- Strong problem-solving skills, creativity and innovative prospecting approach
- Ability and willingness to work independently and exercise independent judgment
- Technical proficiency in computer research and database management (experience documenting in CampusVue)
- Demonstrated understanding of building relationships, networking and community-based business development
- Customer service focus and commitment to student-oriented satisfaction
- Willingness to travel approximately 15% to 25%
- Ability to maintain organized, detailed records and deliver daily activity and weekly expense reports
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and meet listed physical demands
