Details
Posted: 20-May-22
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Type: Full Time
Required Education: Masters
Salary: $57,940.00 - $65,000.00
Categories:
Recruiting/Talent Acquisition
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Associate Director of Employer Relations is responsible for developing and operationalizing a cohesive strategy to significantly expand and foster employer relationships in the UAB Career Center in the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The Associate Director will provide an increasingly diverse array of meaningful career connections for students with employers to contribute to the post-graduate employment success of UAB graduates.
In collaboration with the Director, the Associate Director will develop and execute employer engagement strategies that increase students’ career opportunities. This position is responsible for creating, monitoring, and evaluating career events in the UAB Career Center.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership – 40%
- Supervise one (1) coordinator of alumni and employer relations, student-employees
- Oversee and increase the number of students participating in career fairs, and on-campus interviews.
- Ensure the provision of meaningful career experiences for students and employers.
- Manage the career management platform.
- Engage and support the Employer Advisory Board.
- Work with Assistant Director of Employer Recruitment to execute outreach in key target markets.
Program and Event Management –40%
- Working with the Director, develop and implement career networking programs to introduce new organizations to the campus community and build brand awareness of recruiting initiatives.
- Support outreach for specialized networking events by recruiting and securing employer participation.
- Collect and report relevant recruiting and hiring data to support office trending analysis, reports, and student learning.
- Assistance in the staffing of employer on-campus events such as career fairs, information sessions, networking events, and other employers/student connecting programs.
- Manage the on-campus interview program periodical employer events.
Specialized Projects/Other Responsibilities (15%)
- Research and stay informed on hiring practices, employment trends, and other labor-related issues, and share lessons learned with the entire UAB staff.
- Assist in the review and approvals of job postings, informational session requests, and on-campus recruitment requests.
- Participate in University events including orientations, open houses, and other functions to promote and represent the University Career Center.
- Assist the career team in other projects as assigned.
EEO Statement
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity, and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
About the University of Alabama at Birmingham
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience that applicants should demonstrate includes at least three years of employer recruitment and relations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and shift through projects quickly without sacrificing quality
- The preferred candidates will have a graduate degree.
- Exceptional communication skills as expressed in presentation style and writing.
- Demonstrated success and experience in strategic planning and data-driven decision-making.
- Knowledge of career management platform for managing career development recruitment events.
- Technical proficiency in MS Office, including Word, EXCEL, and PowerPoint.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with internal teams and effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and developing partnerships with internal and external stakeholders (employers).
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Resume, Cover Letter, and 3 Professional References
The review of applications will begin on June 20, 2022, and continue until the position is filled.
