Employer Relations Coordinator

Washington, DC, United States

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

Job Title:

Employer Relations Coordinator

Worker Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salary

Exempt Status:

Yes

Compensation Grade (Track/Level):

A2

Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):

$56,863.00-$75,851.00

Salary Ranges (All Compensation Grades):

Gallaudet University

Supervisory Organization (Department):

Career Success

Summary:

Reporting to the Director of the Office for Career Success, the Employer Relations Coordinator plays a pivotal role in fostering strategic relationships between the university and employers.

Job Description:

Cultivates partnerships to facilitate recruitment opportunities for university students and alumni; and oversees networking event management and ensures efficient data management and reporting processes.

Serves as the primary point of contact for employers within the career office, addressing incoming requests for recruiting services, assessing needs, providing information on Gallaudet University programs, and advising on recruiting methods.

Manages employer requests, internship/job postings, and approvals in Handshake or designated career portal.

Monitors and manages employer relationships, tracks student placement progress, evaluates recruiting programs based on feedback, and makes recommendations for improvements.

Manages department-wide career fairs, networking events, and recruiting activities, including budgeting, employer invites, registration, logistics, promotion, and follow-up.

Coordinates all aspects of the Workforce Recruitment Program, employer visits, and off-campus recruiting events aimed at attracting Gallaudet University students and alumni for internships and full-time positions.

Identifies and builds relationships with regional, state, national, and international employers across the non-profit, small-business, private and public sectors for recruitment of university students and alumni.

Collaborates with campus partners (faculty, staff, alumni) to increase experiential learning opportunities, internships, and full-time positions for students; and develops engagement strategies for both virtual and in-person outreach among students and alumni.

Establishes systematic documentation of employer-related events, encompassing career fairs, networking events, employer visits, and off-campus recruiting initiatives, maintaining meticulous records of event schedules, participant lists, feedback mechanisms, and pertinent materials to facilitate post-event analysis and follow-up.

Maintains a database of information on organizations and alumni recruiting practices and outcomes at Gallaudet University.

Assists with collecting and reporting experiential learning, internship, and employment outcomes, providing regular updates to senior leadership and making strategic recommendations.

Compiles and reports data on employer relations activities, assesses employer relations efforts, and provides feedback as to the effectiveness of such efforts.

Contributes to the creation of resources related to employment market trends, recruitment, and career advancement for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, including orientation/training for employers and supervisors.

Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.

Demonstrates a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.

Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.

Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents.

Performs related and other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree.

A minimum of three years of professional experience with student services, career education, vocal rehabilitation, or a related field.

Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Strong ability to recognize areas for improvement, applying proven methods, and utilizing new technologies effectively.

Strong ability to exercise independent judgment and multitask.

Strong time management and public speaking skills.

Demonstrated experience using collaborative online tools (Handshake, Zoom, Teams, Google Suite, etc.) in an industry or education/professional setting.

Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Additional Position Details: The expected start date for this position is October 2024.

Other Important Information: The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.