Job Title: Employer Relations Manager

Department: Career Center

Reports: Director of the Career Center

Job Summary:

The Employer Relations Manager is a central liaison between employers and the institution, coordinating efforts to support their connection to Cincinnati State. This role involves collaborating with the Career Center, Experiential Education, Admissions, and other departments to align employer engagement with institutional goals and collaborating to assist employers in making meaningful connections. Regional travel and occasional evening and weekend work are required.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Coordination: Prioritize and coordinate employer engagement strategies that strengthen their connection to Cincinnati State, driving student recruitment and employer partnerships.
Liaison with Employers: Act as a liaison, cultivating and maintaining relationships with key employers to promote educational programs and connect them with student talent.
Employer Coordination: Collaborate with employers to align their workforce needs with the College’s educational offerings, including experiential learning opportunities.
Service Coordination: Ensure exceptional customer service by coordinating procedures and communication efforts with employer partners.
Event Coordination: Organize and manage networking events, career fairs, and recruitment activities to connect students with potential employers.
Data Triage & Reporting: Systematically track, analyze, and report on employer engagement activities, ensuring accurate records of interactions and outcomes.
External Relations & Representation: Represent CSTCC at professional organizations and events, extending the College’s reach and building strong employer relationships.
Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with other offices to understand their employer connections, ensuring a unified and informed approach to serving employers more effectively.
General Duties: Perform additional duties to support the Career Center and College objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum: 3+ years in career services, educational sales, or partnership development; advanced MS Office and CRM skills.
Proven experience in employer relations within the education or workforce development sector.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to engagement events.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred: Knowledge of higher education, strong business networks, and experience in managing collaborative partnerships.

Desired Competencies:

Possess exemplary interpersonal skills (verbal and written) with demonstrated ability to communicate/interact effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population to provide a good impression of the College.
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, work independently, and be a team player, pay attention to detail, multi-task, and maintain confidentiality.
Excellent customer service skills in problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, project management skills, and time management.

Reports To: Director, Career Center

Position Level: Manager/ Exempt

Comp. Range: $56,500/yr.

Status: Full-Time

Classification: Non-Bargaining

EOE- Committed to Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, as well as its individual academic divisions, is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual-orientation, age, physical disabilities, veteran or marital status.

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