Employer Relations Specialist - SUNY Old Westbury - SUNY College at Old Westbury : Job Details

About SUNY Old Westbury:The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and globalcitizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for seven consecutive years.Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students. For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu.Job Description:Reporting to the Director of Career Planning & Development, the Employer Relations Specialist is responsible for advancing employer development and engagement strategies to measurably impact the outcomes of student hiring in post-graduation employment. This individual will help create a strong vision for employer development and engagement, with a focus on developing and cultivating employer relationships that lead to hiring opportunities for all SUNY Old Westbury students.This is a twelve (12) month, part-time position requiring a flexible schedule of twenty (20) hours per week. This role will require local travel and it is understood that your professional assignment may include evening and/or weekend obligations.Duties:Employer Engagement* Engage employers in defining workforce needs, identifying hiring challenges and opportunities, and specifying skills and proficiencies needed to fill available roles.* Leads strategy for recruitment programs necessary to expand employment opportunities for students ensuring a mutually beneficial experience.* Consults and effectively collaborates regularly with staff to share industry and employer insights to create/implement services and programs that anticipate or respond to trends in the preparation, recruiting and hiring of students.Relationship Development/Management* Develops and maintains employer relationships; Coordinates and implements outreach to active employers.* Coordinates with employer partners to conduct on-campus employer focused events, info sessions, on-campus interviews, etc.* Educates employers on best ways to connect with students and on tools available to employers for student interaction and evaluation.* Collects feedback from employers and students on employer events to ensure quality delivery and mutual satisfaction. Use feedback to make necessary adjustments.* Interprets and communicates employer needs to Old Westbury students, faculty, and administration.* Builds core company list using data informed approach to identify organizations that have talent needs in line with students interests.* Participate in local, state, regional and national organizations to increase partnerships, internship and employment opportunities.* Help to implement Old Westbury's strategy to build and sustain industry and talent partnerships with the goals of advancing the economic mobility of students and prosperity of businesses.Administrative and Student Facing Duties* Provides scaled/group student advising/coaching in the area of job search strategy, industry insights, interview preparation, etc.* Creates and manages industry and employer specific job search and interview preparation events and workshops.* Provide direct support to students, including information and guidance about requirements of specific occupations; job market trends; proper work habits; and techniques for competing for jobs, including appropriate dress, preparing resumes, and interviewing strategies.* Provide assistance and support in setting Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), performance goals and other types of assessments.* Create and evaluate graduate and employer outreach goals informed by data sources, including First Destination Survey.* Maintains, posts, and/or distributes information concerning full and part-time jobs, programs and events, via Handshake.* Keeps detailed and accurate monthly reports and student appointment information.* Serves on campus committees as appropriate and represents the college to off-campus groups, businesses, and agencies.Requirements:Minimum Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree.* 3+ years of experience in employer relations, career consulting, or related field.* Ability to balance the needs of multiple stakeholders, including employers, students, staff, and faculty.* Ability to work with individuals and groups and prepare and deliver presentations.* Must be proficient with technology (MS Office Suite) and interested in identifying and adopting technology to reach and connect with target audiences.* Professional experience in resume writing, interviewing coaching, career counseling, career coaching, life coaching, or similar.* Cultural competence and ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies.* Excellent interpersonal communication skills and report presentation skills.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Strong project management skills.* Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a data-oriented, analytical environment.* Commitment to the success of the students and the University and meeting and sustaining enrollment goals.* Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism.* Ability to build and maintain effective customer relationships.* Ability to represent the university with external constituents.* Must have and maintain the appropriate valid NYS driver's license and have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.Preferred Qualifications:* Master's degree.* Experience with Handshake or comparable software platform.Additional Information:Salary: up to $30.00 per hour, commensurate with education and experienceComprehensive benefits package: Type: ProfessionalOfficial Budget Title: CounselorCampus Title: Employer Relations SpecialistDepartment: Career Planning & DevelopmentFTE: Part-timeNegotiating Unit: UUPSalary Grade: SL-3FLSA Status: Non-exemptThe successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) ###-####.The Annual Security and Fire Report is filed as required by federal law. The purpose of this report is to provide faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and safety policies and procedures. The report contains information regarding security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department (516) ###-#### or by downloading a copy.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at [email protected] Instructions:Please submit the following online:* cover letter,* resume/CV,* contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references, and* a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).Only applications submitted online will be considered.CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: January 13, 2025VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.