Employer Relations Coordinator

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Employer Relations Coordinator

The Employer Relations Coordinator will play an integral role on a team that builds meaningful connections between employers and College of Letters & Science students while fostering strategic employer partnerships that strengthen Success Works' mission. Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Employer Engagement, the Employer Relations Coordinator will serve as a primary point of contact for employers, providing guidance on effective ways to engage with L&S students while helping them navigate recruiting opportunities that align with their hiring goals and student interests.

This position will build and maintain employer relationships through regular communication and consultation, help connect employers with meaningful opportunities to engage with students through Success Works programs and events, coordinate participation in career fairs, networking events, and other engagement opportunities, identify opportunities to deepen employer partnerships, and contribute to the continued development of Success Works' employer engagement strategy and employer partnership initiatives.

In addition, the Employer Relations Coordinator will strengthen employer engagement operations through accurate data tracking, management, and analysis of employer engagements and outcomes. This role includes collaboration with Success Works staff and campus partners to identify opportunities for growth, share employer insights and workforce trends, and develop resources to help students better understand and engage with employers and career opportunities.

The Employer Relations Coordinator plays an essential role in delivering a coordinated, high-quality employer experience while advancing student career outcomes, employer partnerships, and the long-term sustainability of Success Works programs.

This position is full-time (100% FTE, 40 hours per week) and offers a hybrid work schedule that includes both in-person and remote work. Specific on-site and remote days will be determined upon hire, in coordination with the supervisor.

• Provides students with information about internship opportunities, career planning, and/or employment opportunities and/or coaches students through the recruiting process.
• Participates in the campus-wide career services community providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college.
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for on-campus recruiting activities.
• Serves as a point of contact for prospective employers providing advice and information about recruitment, engagement, hiring students, and addressing their needs.
• Proactively develops relationships and working knowledge of relevant industries.

College of Letters & Science, Success Works

The Success Works mission is to empower every student in the College of Letters & Science to graduate prepared for fulfilling careers and lifelong success. Through career development programs, advising, courses, and activities integrated into the academic experience, Success Works supports over 19,000 L&S students as they explore their interests and aspirations, engage in career exploration and development, and prepare for a career beyond UW-Madison.

The expected salary range for this position is $55,000-$70,000 for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay within this range will depend on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

• At least one year of professional work experience in higher education, career services, student services, employer relations, alumni relations, nonprofits, corporate partnerships, or related fields.
• Experien…