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Position Overview:

The Employer Relations Advisor supports the Career Services department by providing employer engagement services and career advising assistance for students and alumni of Community HigherEd Institute. The Employer Relations Advisor leads employer development efforts, expanding and strengthening relationships with new and existing organizations to create job opportunities for graduates. In collaboration with the Director of Career Services, this role advances strategic employer engagement and outreach initiatives, while partnering with campus advisors to ensure consistent engagement and effective management of established employer relationships. The position also maintains employer recruiting systems and coordinates career services events.

In addition, the role supports students with career planning, resume development, interview preparation, and employment placement, ensuring they are well-prepared to connect with employer partners and secure meaningful career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Employer Development & Relations:

• Build, expand, and manage relationships with local, statewide, and national employers, alumni, and industry partners to increase job opportunities for students and graduates.
• Execute targeted employer outreach strategies to secure hiring partnerships, employer advisory committee members in partnership with department heads, and drive graduate placement outcomes.
• Assess employer workforce needs and align recruiting strategies with academic programs and graduate skill sets.
• Lead and coordinate employer engagement initiatives, including site visits, campus tours, networking events, and community partnerships.
• Secure and facilitate employer participation in mock interview programs and other employer-led student engagement activities.
• Plan and support execution of employer led career services events, including career fairs, employer information sessions, and on-campus recruiting.
• Manage employer communications, including event invitations, follow-ups, and satisfaction surveys, while tracking engagement and outcomes.

Career Advising & Student Success:

• Deliver career advising services to students and alumni, including resume development, interview preparation, job search strategies, and career planning.
• Guide students in defining career goals and executing targeted job search plans aligned with their programs of study.

Operations, Data & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and timely records of advising, employer engagement, and placement activity within the Career Services database.
• Conduct employer and graduate employment verification to support accreditation standards and institutional reporting requirements.
• Oversee employer data, recruiting systems, interview schedules, and event communications to ensure efficient operations.
• Analyze employment trends and outcomes to inform advising strategies and employer engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners to strengthen career placement pipelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures.