What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employer Relations Assistant position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
Haworth College Of Business
Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department
Haworth College of Business
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S943P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Nonexempt/Hourly
Pay Grade
D
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
General Summary
Coordinates and supports employer engagement programs and developmental events year-round. Assists in collecting and managing employment data from students and employers.
Major Duties
- Supports employer relations and job development. Coordinates major career events and recruits volunteers for event support.
- Assists with employer inquiries related to hiring students and event participation.
- Promotes career development activities and employer resources. Supports event management.
- Supports employer relationship management.
- Assists with career fair registrations and event promotion.
- Provides Handshake support.
- Assists with planning developmental events.
- Collaborates with academic departments to reserve locations, parking, and ensure the website is up to date. Monitors email accounts and calendars to ensure efficient on-campus recruiting activities.
- Monitors and tracks internships, surveys employers, and reports recruiting activity data.
- Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises student employees.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or two years’ college coursework in a related field from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Some relevant experience.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
- Ability to work irregular shifts including extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
Desired Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
- Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
- External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
Additional Position Information
- Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation
- Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
Physical requirements and working conditions
- Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting/moving materials less than 25 pounds.
- Work is generally performed in a well lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors and/or any number of elements.
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