Montclair State University · 21 hours ago
Employer Relations Coordinator
Montclair, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$64K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expMontclair State University is seeking an Employer Relations Coordinator to enhance employer engagement and career event programming for students in the College of Science and Mathematics. This role involves developing partnerships with employers, managing career-related events, and ensuring successful connections between students and industry professionals.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Director of Career Services to manage and execute the CSAM Employer Engagement Plan
Establish and sustain relationships with local, state, and national employers to expand recruitment of CSAM students and alumni
Collaborate with employers to identify hiring needs and promote CSAM academic programs
Recruit employers for career fairs, internships, cooperative education, employer-led information sessions, and professional panels
Conduct site visits with employers to strengthen partnerships and connect students to industry professionals
Approve and manage job postings in Handshake, ensuring opportunities are communicated to students
Plan, organize, and execute career-related events, including career fairs, alumni networking nights, employer campus visits, and professional development workshops
Demonstrate meticulous attention-to-detail in event planning, logistics, and follow-up
Ensure events are carried through successfully from inception to completion, delivering high-quality experiences for students and employers
Coordinate with CSAM departments to promote recruitment events and experiential learning opportunities
Manage employer engagement and event logistics in Handshake and other university systems
Partner with university career services staff to align employer engagement efforts across colleges
Work with employers to develop branding and marketing strategies that maximize student-to-employer engagement
Maintain a visible presence for CSAM Career Services through online platforms and event promotion
Utilize platforms such as Handshake, LinkedIn, and Montclair Connect to support employer engagement and event delivery
Track employer involvement and event outcomes to inform continuous improvement
Perform other duties as assigned
Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time
Qualification
Required
Master's degree from accredited college or university in higher education, counseling, career services, business, science, and mathematics-related fields, or a closely related discipline
Minimum of two years of experience in career services, employer relations, recruitment, or event coordination
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage employers, faculty, and students
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute events from inception to completion with attention to detail
Proficiency in career services platforms and technology tools (e.g., Handshake, LinkedIn, Zoom, Microsoft Office, Google Suite)
Knowledge of workforce trends and hiring practices in the science and mathematics industries
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners
Flexibility to attend evening or weekend events as needed
Preferred
Experience developing employer engagement strategies and managing recruitment events in higher education
Familiarity with science and mathematics career pathways and experiential learning opportunities (internships, cooperative education, research placements)
Strong marketing and social media skills to promote employer branding and student engagement
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance
Company
Montclair State University
Montclair State University is a school in Montclair.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.41MKey Investors
AmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2024-07-09Grant· $0.73M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Benjamin Durant
Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations
Jerry DeSanto, Ed.D.
Interim CIO/VP Information Technology
Recent News
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