Employer Outreach Coordinator

Job Title:Employer Outreach Coordinator
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 267926
About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides targeted Employer Outreach in support of employer events and serves as a liaison between departmental advising and employer relations team. In an effort to remain responsive to the shifting world of work, this data driven position will find opportunities for KSU students, growth areas in industry, and work to 'sell KSU' in the field to connect the dots.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*:
1. Provide strategic, targeted Employer Outreach based on needs expressed by Career and Internship Advisors and ER team
2. Provide assistance to the Employer Events manager in support of recruiting employers to participate in events
3. Support office's Job Shadow program, cultivation of mentoring programs, academic-affiliated employer networking programs, and exploration of new initiatives
4. Communicate to internal teams employer trends, companies relocating to Atlanta, and other industry trends
5. Coordinate site visit program, and work with advisors to select sites and conduct collaborative visits
6. Work with Employer Relations Teams to identify supply / demand issues in hiring, and key growth areas and follow-up with targeted companies whose participation has dwindled
7. Serve as a primary point of contact for employers interested in recruiting STEM
8. Create a communication plan and enhance employer newsletters and outreach efforts
9. Serve the employer relations team with other projects, as needed

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Required Experience
Two (2) years relevant or related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in related field and/or experience working in organic sales position (strong ability to listen and customize responses per person/group)
Experience with data software and the ability to analyze data and draw conclusions
Strong technical expertise
Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
Extremely organized and effective with time manage

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to work on concurrent project and multitask effectively
'Ability to listen critically, and customize information per group / individual
Ability to work well in and among teams
Ability to lead and advise
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf