Asst or Assoc Director-Employer Relations Job at Eastern Washington University
Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Title
Asst or Assoc Director-Employer Relations
Posting Number
2023011EP
Position Information
Classification Title
Assoc Dir-Alumni Relations
Working Title
Asst or Assoc Director-Employer Relations
Classification Code
1006
RCW Exemption Criteria
22 - Development
EWU Position Number
E99216
CUPA Code
FLSA
Exempt - Administrative
Bargaining Unit
None
% Full Time
100
Salary / Wage Range
AE - 110
Salary Information
The salary range for this position as Assistant Director is $55,000 (minimum) up to $59,000. The salary range for this position as Associate Director is $62,489 (minimum) up to $65,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience and skills.
Anticipated Start Date
TBD
Term of Appointment
12
Location
Cheney
County
Spokane
Project Description
Project Duration
Background Check
Yes - Both
Responsible HR User
Saundra Godin
Responsible HR User Email address
sgodin@ewu.edu
Posting Text
Job Summary
This position is being recruited at either the Assistant or Associate Director level. If position is filled at the Associate Director level, there will be additional responsibilities for the overall management of the Career Services office and team. The additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the Associate Director are outlined separately.
The
Assistant or Associate Director for Employer Relations will:
- Work directly with the Coordinator for Internships and Employer Relations and the Director to develop and maintain contacts and regular communications with employers to expand professional full and part-time employment as well as internships/co-ops for EWU students. This position is tasked with outreach to employers through networking, referrals, and cold calling.
- Supervise the Coordinator for Internships and Employer Relations. Together, the Employer Relations team will serve in employer relations roles for internal stakeholders (faculty and staff), manage all Career Services signature events, and build and maintain relationships with employers that lead to employment opportunities for EWU students.
- Work closely with Career Services staff to host career fairs and networking events for students to connect with employers. The position will also work with staff to develop targeted recruiting strategies for potential internship and employment opportunities.
- Work with the Employer Relations team to manage a database of job and internship postings and specifically track part time employment information. The position also assists the Director in developing policies according to industry best practices to insure a high-quality recruiting program.
- Work with the Director to develop and manage a preferred employer partnership program where partnering employers receive elevated and comprehensive services from the Career Center in return for donations and service premiums paid to the office.
The incumbent must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends to staff scheduled campus events.
On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.
On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.
EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check
prior to beginning employment.
All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
- COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Information link: https://inside.ewu.edu/rcp/risk-management/covid19-protocols/
Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at
https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’
https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/.
Physical Demands
Optional: Contact Saundra Godin in Human Resource Services at
sgodin@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the
Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical and mental demands.
Pre-Placement Physical
No
Hearing Test
No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire
No
Protective Equipment
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Two years’ experience in higher education or related field
- Ability to effectively work both independently and as a part of a team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask; exceptional time management skills
- Knowledge of technology and data management tools
- Demonstrated experience in report writing and industry analysis
- Valid driver’s license
- High level of cultural humility and experience working effectively with marginalized populations
- Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.
Associate Director Level – Additional Required Qualifications:
- Four years’ experience in a student-services setting in higher education
- Demonstrated experience in providing strategic vision and direction for a team or office
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree with a focus on business, higher education, human resource management, administration, or related field
- Experience working in a career services setting
- Experience with recruiting and fundraising/development
- Two or more years demonstrated staff supervision experience
Other Skills and Abilities
Work Schedule Type
Regular
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends to staff scheduled campus events.
Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends to staff scheduled campus events.
Posting Date
02/01/2023
Open Until Further Notice
Yes
Closing Date
Screening to Begin
02/15/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting
before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.
- Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
- Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
- Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
- Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Application Types Accepted
Profile
Job Duties
% of Time
40
Responsibility / Duty
Employer Relationship Cultivation and Management
- Develop and maintain relationships and regular communications with employers (local, state, and nationwide) to ensure repeat recruiting visits designed to provide internship, student employment (part time and seasonal) full time professional, and volunteer opportunities for EWU students and alumni
- Perform outreach through referrals, research, and cold calling employers; arranging visits to employer sites and hosting organizations on campus for employer development and cultivation purposes.
- Assess employer recruiting needs, quality of recruiting services provided, and other employer related data management to improve the recruiting process
- Increase involvement with employers with demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace
- Identify and cultivate relationships with organizations and business sectors that historically have had little or no interaction with the Career Center and/or experience with hiring our students and graduates. Seek to connect these entities with the appropriate resources and personnel at the career center and/or the university
- Counsel employers regarding the most effective means of identifying potential job candidates to meet the employer’s specific needs, including, but not limited to campus recruitment, job postings, internships, career fairs, class/organization presentations, and resume searches
- Represent the university and Career Services at regional professional association conferences and professional development workshops
- Design and implement marketing strategies and recruiting tools to target employers
- Participate regularly in local community business events such as chambers of commerce, economic development associations, etc.
- Assist Director in developing and executing the preferred employer partnership program
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
% of Time
25
Responsibility / Duty
Manage Career Services Signature Events
- Work with the Coordinator of Internships and Employer Relations to plan and execute major events including, but not limited to: Cheney/Catalyst career fairs and networking events, managing EWU’s involvement with the FUSE Career Fair, and the development of annual educational events such as an etiquette dinner, a keynote careers address, and an on-campus job fair.
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
% of Time
15
Responsibility / Duty
Manage Records and Conduct Assessments
- Maintain detailed records of employer contacts, services utilized, and potential opportunities
- Manage and continuously update the computerized employer contact database ensuring current contact information
- Compile statistical information regarding recruiting and hiring outcomes for Federal reporting and divisional annual report
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure a high-quality recruiting program that reflects the needs and expectations of employers and students
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
% of Time
10
Responsibility / Duty
10% Supervision
- Hire and train staff regarding procedures, assignments, and industry best practices, enforce adherence to university, state, and fed. laws, rules and regulations
- Develop and refine procedures and assignments to effectively utilize staff resources
- Provide professional development opportunities for employer relations staff
- Conduct the annual review(s) for assigned staff
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
% of Time
10
Responsibility / Duty
Internal Networking and Collaboration
- Serve on the Career Services Leadership team
- Work closely with Career Services staff to share information on recruiting trends and to collaborate on special projects
- Attend administrative staff meetings, participate in Student Affairs activities, and represent Career Services on campus and in the community as needed
- Connect employer information with college liaisons to ensure that handoffs are made, and employers’ needs are met
- Network with other university constituents such as academic departments and colleges, EWU Alumni and EWU Advancement
- Partner with Alumni Relations to manage the Eagle Career Network mentorship platform
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
% of Time
Responsibility / Duty
Associate Director Level -Additional Responsibilities:
- Work with Director to craft the mission, vision, and goals for the Career Services team
- Work with the Assistant Director for Career Development to ensure that employer relations and career development staff are one cohesive team, not two teams working in silos
- Work with the Director to craft strategic initiatives for the office that lead to increased resource development, operational efficiencies, and service growth for existing and future stakeholders
- Assume management and/or operational responsibility of Career Services in the absence of the Director
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
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