Associate Director of Corporate & Employer Relations

Overview

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.

As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Elon is ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, and the university's emphasis on growth and advancement opportunities extends to employees.

Elon University's location in Elon, North Carolina offers proximity to Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham, with opportunities for family-friendly recreation and cultural events.

Employees at Elon enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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.
• Health, dental and vision insurance eligibility, plus access to onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to arts and athletic events and other campus programs.
• Tuition remission eligibility for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins after two years of service; eligibility for participation in the Tuition Exchange begins after two years of employment.

Elon values diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's commitment to diversity extends to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of identity. The university's community emphasizes lifelong learning, personal integrity and 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…