Texas State Technical College · 1 day ago
Campus Lead of Employer Relations
Waco, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTexas State Technical College is committed to excellence and integrity in education, and they are seeking a Campus Lead of Employer Relations. This role involves developing local employer partnerships, coordinating job fairs and networking opportunities, and collaborating with Career Development teams to enhance job placement opportunities for students.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students, and members of the community
Local Partnership Development: Establish and nurture mutually beneficial relationships with targeted local employers and HR managers for online, hybrid, and face-to-face programs. Execute best practices in coordination with the Employer Relations team and local stakeholders to align with initiatives and strategies. Develops and maintains relationships and regular communications with local employers to ensure repeat recruiting visits designed to provide internship, co-op, and employment for TSTC students and alumni
Collaboration: Grow the number of quality employment opportunities for TSTC graduates for the campus with tight collaboration from other employer relations teams across the state to maximize the connections with employers recruiting from multiple campuses. Work closely with the Career Development team on local placement goals and maximizing student engagement in employment-focused activities. Bridge connections between student learning & operations and employers
Program Coordination: Grow the number of employers engaged on campus by executing employer spotlights, job fairs, networking events, classroom visits, campus tours, interview days, faculty meetings, company tours, and other pinnacle employment events. Coordinate with the Event Management team for event planning and execution
Communication: Serve as a spokesperson for local employer relations initiatives as needed in tandem with Employer Relations, Career Development Leadership, and ERD constituents
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree required
3 years of required experience in exceptional customer service experience
3 years of required experience in program coordination and deployment
3 years of required experience in Higher Education, Career Services, Employer Services, and Relationship Management
Understand employer/HR Manager hiring and workforce needs and expectations as well as industry trends, market demands, and emerging fields
Understanding of job placement processes per program (for credit and not for credit)
Skill in conducting needs analysis and working with businesses, associations, and government agencies to determine hiring needs
Strong relationship-building and networking skills with employers at all levels and with varied backgrounds and expertise
Proven track record in establishing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders to advance organizational goals
Excellent project management, multi-tasking, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment
Event planning, coordination, and management, or in the customer service industry with a focus on high-end customer experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to draft professional communications, prepare reports, and deliver presentations
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide strategic recommendations
Gather and synthesize data, compile information, and prepare meaningful reports
Ability to think critically, analyze data and trends, and develop innovative strategies for employer relations
Ability to develop and execute a regional employer relations strategy
Familiarity with deploying a coordinated employer engagement program and processes
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred in related field
4 years preferred experience in exceptional customer service
4 years preferred experience in program coordination and deployment
4 years preferred experience in Higher Education, Career Services, Employer Services, and Relationship Management
Company
Texas State Technical College
Texas State Technical College is a two-year technical state college with 10 campuses throughout Texas.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.35MKey Investors
Lowe's FoundationOffice of Texas Governor
2025-07-18Grant
2022-07-07Grant· $0.35M
Leadership Team
Michael Bettersworth
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
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