Employer Relations Specialist

Company: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: September 22, 2024

Job Description:

DepartmentMAURER SCHOOL OF LAW (BL-LAWS-IUBLA)Department InformationFounded in 1842, the Indiana University Maurer School of Law is the oldest public law school in the Midwest. Located on Indiana University's flagship Bloomington campus, the Law School provides students an exceptional legal education and is unmatched for the beauty of its surroundings. It is the highest-ranked public law school in Indiana and in the top 20 among public law schools nationally. Preeminent faculty, dedicated and talented staff, and engaged alumni make up the law school's caring and inclusive community.The Law School is committed to hiring and developing staff, with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, who want to work in a high performing and collegial environment that supports the outstanding work of our students and colleagues.Job SummaryDepartment-Specific Responsibilities

• Plans and schedules on campus interview program and employer events.
• Liaises with external career fairs and consortia.
• Approves externships, including liaise with new hosts.
• Plans events including career expo, internal externship and job fairs, and career treks.
• Liaises with law school Alumni and Development team on alumni employer outreach and programming to connect students with alumni.
• Liaises with and prepare programming for law school summer internship programs.
• Identifies target employers, develop relationships, and liaise with contacts.
• Forecasts and tracks legal industry and hiring trends.General Responsibilities
  • Plans, coordinates, and markets on-campus recruitment events to connect students with potential employers.
  • Manages relationships with employers and alumni through regular communication.
  • Implements large-scale and/or off-campus events and participates in planning, employer relations, student marketing, event execution, and post-event evaluation.
  • Coordinates the logistics and scheduling of information sessions, on-campus interviews, class presentations, and networking events hosted by the career center, featuring alumni and employer representatives.
  • Oversees the online job and internship posting process and makes critical decisions during the review process to ensure all postings adhere to office and campus policies.
  • Develops, interprets, and enforces policies pertinent to third-party recruiting and other employment conditions.
  • Reports and analyzes recruiting data for detailed, annual evaluation; reports trends to manager and makes recommendations for improved operational efficiency.
  • Meets regularly with colleagues to analyze recruitment trends and plan employer relations strategies that enhance existing relationships and identify new opportunities.QualificationsCombinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. EDUCATIONRequired
    • Bachelor's degree in business or related fieldPreferred
      • Juris DoctorateWORK EXPERIENCERequired
        • 5 years in employer relations, career consulting, or related fieldSKILLSRequired
          • Proficient communication skills
          • Maintains a high degree of professionalism
          • Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
          • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
          • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
          • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
          • Highly thorough and dependable
          • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
          • Possesses a high degree of initiative
          • Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
          • Ability to build strong customer relationships
          • Demonstrates problem solving skills
          • Ability to represent the company with external constituents
          • Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlinesWorking Conditions / DemandsThis role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.Work LocationBloomington, IndianaAdvertised Salary$60,000 - $65,000 per year based on experienceBenefits OverviewFor full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
            • Multiple plan options for medical insurance
            • Dental insurance
            • Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
            • Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
            • Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
            • Additional supplemental retirement plan options
            • Tuition benefit for IU classes
            • 10 paid holidays per year
            • Generous Paid Time Off
            • Paid Parental Leave
            • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.Job ClassificationCareer Level: AdvancedFLSA: ExemptJob Function: Student ServicesJob Family: Career ServicesClick here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.Posting DisclaimerThis posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.Equal Employment OpportunityIndiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.Campus Safety and SecurityThe Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.Contact UsRequest SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234

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