Associate Director of Corporate & Employer Relations

Associate Director of Corporate & Employer Relations

Location:

Elon University Campus

Title:

Associate Director of Corporate & Employer Relations

Position Type:
Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week:
Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area:
Strategic Initiatives

Department:
Student Professional Development Center/Career Services

The Associate Director of Corporate & Employer Relations (CER) plays a key role within Elon University's Student Professional Development Center (SPDC), cultivating and managing external partnerships that expand access to internships, full-time employment, and other types of career experiences for students.

Using a high-touch, consultative approach, the Associate Director delivers customized recruitment solutions that connect employers in the Business and Financial Services sectors with Elon talent. In addition to employer engagement, the Associate Director leads one or more strategic initiatives that support the CER team's mission, such as coordinating external outreach for career treks or leading DEI recruiting partnerships. This role involves regular collaboration with recruiters, alumni, faculty, staff, and other members of the Elon community to foster meaningful connections and career opportunities.

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
• Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses.
• Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
• Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
• Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of professional work experience
• Previous experience in career services, workforce development, university relations & recruiting, or similar fields.
• Demonstrated success in networking, relationship management, and/or business development.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently, travel regularly, and represent Elon with professionalism.

• Master's degree and 5+ years of professional work experience
• Previous experience in career services, workforce development, university relations & recruiting, or similar fields.
• Demonstrated success in networking, relationship management, and/or business development.
• Strong understanding of recruiting and hiring trends in Business and Financial Services.
• Experience working with CRM and/or career services platforms.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across academic and administrative units.
• Ability to work independently, travel regularly, and represent Elon with professionalism.

• Employer Engagement & Market Development
  • Cultivate and manage a portfolio of employer partnerships within the Business and Financial Services sectors to expand access to internships, full-time roles, and career experiences for Elon students. Portfolio assignments may evolve…