Drexel University · 2 days ago
Employer Relations Specialist
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$41K/yr - $62K/yr
2+ years expDrexel University is seeking an Employer Relations Specialist to join the Steinbright Career Development Center’s Employer Relations team. This role is primarily responsible for developing job opportunities for Drexel’s co-op program and collaborating with employers to innovate partnership development initiatives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Build and develop a pipeline of high quality collaborations, partnerships, and job opportunities for Drexel students by communicating and cultivating relationships with employers/organizations
Identify and engage with prospective employers and partners on professional social media sites and websites
Utilize internal customer relationship management systems and accompanying/available tools to track and follow-up on engagement and development activity and strategy
Provide account management services to co-op employers engaged within the co-op recruiting process as needed
Collaborate with Steinbright’s Career Services team to help manage our portfolio of employers and jobs within the Handshake system
Participate in Steinbright/Drexel career fairs, workshops, and other career related events
Collaborate with Drexel University departments, faculty, student groups, alumni relations, etc., to aid in growing revenue-generating collaborations and jobs for students & alumni in key growth and strategic areas
Network at alumni career services affairs, trade shows, conferences, industry events and professional societies
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in business, human resources, sales, marketing, higher education or related major or the equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a client-facing role
Ability to communicate effectively, most commonly through video chat, phone, and/or in person
Demonstrated competence in developing and managing internal and external relationships
Self-starter with ability to adapt, prioritize, and innovate
Strong interpersonal and time-management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High degree of organizational skills and consistent attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to set and meet deadlines and goals
Ability to collaborate and interact effectively with employers, staff and faculty
Strong demonstrated technical skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis and report generation
Ability to travel to events and meetings in the greater Philadelphia area
Preferred
Master's Degree
Company
Drexel University
Drexel is an academically comprehensive and globally engaged urban R1 research university, known for the nation’s premier co-operative education program.
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