Southern Methodist University · 5 days ago
Senior Assistant Director, Employer Relations (HR Title: Employer Relations Specialist III)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSouthern Methodist University is a prestigious institution serving a diverse student body. The Senior Assistant Director on the Employer Relations team is responsible for cultivating relationships with employers and alumni to enhance student employment opportunities and coordinate recruiting activities.
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Responsibilities
Build relationships with employers and alumni to develop and implement strategies and tools to build their brands and identify students for intern/full-time roles
Conduct regular outreach to employers to form new partnerships
Organize and execute recruiting events
Identify and rapidly address any recruiting changes and communicate changes to stakeholders
Serve as primary point-of-contact to guide recruiters through OCR process (interview schedules, company information sessions, fairs, etc.)
Present OCR-related information to employers and students (e.g., navigating Recruiting System) in virtual and in-person settings
Provide real-time support during events(occasional morning/evening hours may be required)
Will oversee the employer relations management of assigned special recruiting programs (such as the Career Accelerator Program) for the Career Management Center
Will be the main CMC lead for assigned recruiting events (examples are: Women in Business Dinner, Black History Month Event, International Student Mix and Mingle, etc)
Have regular interactions/meeting with career coaches, alumni relations, Institutes, and other campus partners to exchange up-to-date information regarding employer engagement
Support office operations
Source job postings
Approve employer accounts and job postings according to university recruiting policies
Direct work of student assistants
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Requires some evenings for career-related events and/or early mornings for on-campus recruiting
Some travel to site visits, conferences and workshops
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree is required
A minimum of five (5) years of experience is required
Experience in higher education, career center, university advancement/development, or experience in HR/talent development is required
Event management experience is also required
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Candidate must demonstrate strong written communication skills
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills
Candidate must have organizational skills that include the ability to remain organized and thrive in a high-volume environment
Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Physical and Environmental Demands: Sit for long periods of time, Walk for long distances, Carry/lift 25 lbs
Preferred
Preferred field of study in higher education, HR, business, communications, or related field
Familiarity with career services platforms (Handshake or 12twenty) and CRM is preferred
Benefits
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits.
Traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans
A wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees
An array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU
Access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.
Company
Southern Methodist University
SMU is a distinguished center for teaching and research located near the heart of Dallas.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$101.8MKey Investors
Phillips FoundationTexas Workforce CommisionMoody Foundation
2023-06-14Grant· $1.7M
2022-07-07Grant· $0.1M
2019-11-12Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Lisa Nelson
Adjunct Professor
Michael Hites
Chief Information Officer
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