Career Center

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Employer Engagement Coordinator position is an integral part of the CSE Career Center within CSE Student Services. It is a critical role that serves the entire college by strategically identifying, building, and fostering employer relationships with a focus on creating internship and full-time employment opportunities for CSE students and alumni. This position is responsible for developing programming, events, and services that connect employers to CSE students. The Employer Engagement Coordinator works with a varied portfolio of corporate, nonprofit and government organizations with employment opportunities in STEM.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
40% External Relations
●        Strategically identify and build relationships with local, regional, national and international employers in order to provide CSE students and alumni with high quality internship, co-op, and full-time employment opportunities.
●        Advise and counsel employers with regard to the most effective means of identifying potential candidates to meet the employer’s specific needs.
●        Work with employers to develop marketing strategies for enhancement of employer presence on campus. Evaluate appropriateness of employer expectations.
●        Frequently collaborate with corporate relations/development and alumni relations offices in order to foster broader engagement within the college.
●        Facilitate and encourage relationships between employers and the university community, including students, staff, and faculty. 
●        Act as a resource for CSE regarding employer relations/engagement and provide expertise as needed.
●        Work closely with CSE communications department to develop employer-facing marketing materials focused on recruitment of CSE students.
●        Collect and report data regarding employer recruiting and hiring activities.

35% Employer-based Events
●        Plan and execute two large-scale CSE career fairs per year, in collaboration with Career Center staff. Project manage all aspects of the career fair including venue logistics, employer recruitment, student marketing, and event staffing.
●        Work with Career Center staff to communicate opportunities for employers to participate in special events each semester including Resume Marathon, Practice Interview Days, networking events, and career workshops/panels.
●        Coordinate and lead regular local and regional site visits to companies interested in hosting CSE students.
●        Develop new employer events that connect students to opportunities in various career fields.

15% Employer Engagement Program Development
●        Develop, execute, and evaluate a wide variety of opportunities for employers to engage with CSE students.
●        Create and implement policies and procedures that ensure a high-quality recruiting program that reflects the needs and expectations of employers and students.
●        Cultivate positive relationships with key CSE staff, faculty, and student organizations to encourage their involvement in employer-related programming and volunteer opportunities.
●        Collaborate with CSE Career Center staff and communications department to develop a strategy to communicate employer programming and information to CSE students.
●        Collect and track data in order to evaluate the success of employer programming and make recommendations for continued improvement.

10% Instruction, Professional Development & Service
●        Engage and actively support CSE-specific diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and programs by participating in the D&I Alliance, support mentorship programming with corporate partners, and elevate ways to help students find community and belonging within CSE.
●        Engage actively with University-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion work, training, certificates, and other opportunities through the Office of Equity and Diversity.
●        Teach one section of CSE 1001: First Year Experience in the fall semester. Attend CSE 1001 training sessions, hold weekly office hours and supervise an undergraduate teaching assistant.
●        Provide support and participate in additional CSE Student Services programming including major recruiting events, new student orientation, commencement, etc.
●        Collaborate across UMN career services offices on University-wide programming and actively participate in relevant committees.
●        Research and stay informed in local, state, and national employment trends and STEM labor market related issues.
●        Maintain involvement in state and national professional associations (MNACE, NACE, etc.).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
●        Bachelor's degree plus at least four years of experience in relationship development, college recruiting, higher education or related field.
●        Must possess a dynamic, professional demeanor with a motivated and enthusiastic work style.
●        Documented experience in building strong relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders including students, employers, alumni, faculty and staff.
●        Experience creating, planning, and executing events with strong attention to detail.
●        Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to confidently and positively represent the College and University to employers. High level of comfort with networking.
●        Proven commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and a passion for supporting the career development and success of all students.
●        Demonstrated history of providing excellent customer service.
●        Exceptional organization, written and oral communication skills.
●        Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
●        Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, human resource management, or a related discipline.
●        Data management and technology skills including experience with CRM, database systems or project management systems.
●        Experience in marketing and program implementation.
●        Experience collecting and analyzing data; ability to utilize data to drive strategy.
●        Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and successfully within a changing environment
●        Experience working with the Twin Cities business/STEM community.
●        Familiarity with the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus.