Director of Corporate & Employer Relations

Director of Corporate & Employer Relations

Location : Elon University Campus

Title : Director of Corporate & Employer Relations

Position Type : Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week : Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week : 40

VP Area : Strategic Initiatives

Department : Student Professional Development Center / Career Services

Position Summary

The Director of Corporate and Employer Relations provides strategic leadership for Elon University's employer engagement and student employment initiatives. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Student Professional Development and serving as a senior strategic partner, the Director leads a team of professionals who cultivate relationships with employer and industry partners, source and expand career opportunities for Elon students, and enhance student employment efforts across campus and in the local community. As a senior member of the SPDC leadership team, the Director shapes university-wide employer engagement strategy through data-informed decision-making, inclusive practices, and cross-campus collaboration. This role elevates Elon's visibility among employer and industry partners while preparing students for meaningful professional lives.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes :

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree and 5+ years of professional work experience, including a minimum of two years at a supervisory level.
• Previous experience in career services, workforce development, university relations & recruiting, or similar fields.
• Previous experience in networking and relationship management, business development, strategic planning, and team management.

Preferred Education and Experience

Job Duties

Lead and manage a team of professionals working across corporate & employer relations, employer events, and student employment. Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and performance management for direct reports.

Informed by shared leadership vision, develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for employer and industry engagement across multiple industries / geographic regions, including segmentation, outreach, and stewardship.

Provide oversight of student employment initiatives, including engagement with both campus and community-based partners.

Provide oversight of recruiting programs and employer events, including but not limited to campus interviews, information sessions, networking nights, and other engagement opportunities that connect students with employer and industry professionals.

Facilitate collaboration with academic departments, student organizations, and university offices to strengthen employer engagement efforts.

Special Instructions to Applicants : This is a 12-month in-person role. Travel required. Some evening and weekend work will be required as needed.

To Apply : To apply, visit : https : / / jobs.elon.edu / jobs / director-of-corporate-employer-relations-elon-university-campus-north-carolina-united-states .

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