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SMU Dedman School of Law · 3 weeks ago

Senior Assistant Director, Employer Relations (HR Title: Employer Relations Specialist III)

SMU Dedman School of Law is part of Southern Methodist University, known for its diverse student body and commitment to research excellence. The Senior Assistant Director on the Employer Relations team at the SMU Cox School of Business is responsible for enhancing partnerships with employers and alumni, coordinating recruiting events, and supporting student career outcomes.

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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

Employer Relationship ManagementEvent ManagementCareer Services PlatformsMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

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)
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

Health and related benefit
Wellness programs
Retirement programs
Professional and personal development opportunities
Tuition benefits

Company

SMU Dedman School of Law

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SMU Dedman School of Law is the premier law school in Dallas, Texas. It is a sub-organization of Southern Methodist University.