Employer Partnerships and Experiential Opportunities Specialist

Job Posting:

JR102252 Employer Partnerships and Experiential Opportunities Specialist (Contingent II) (Open)

Department:

BSU Employer Partnerships and Experiential Opportunities Team, JM

Position Type:

Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Open Date:

10-14-2026

Close Date:

$60,000 - $70,000

Job Description:

The Employer Partnerships and Experiential Opportunities Specialist is responsible for providing employer and community partnerships services, developing employment and experiential opportunities that support students and alumni success. Working under the direction of the Assistant Director, this position coordinates employer and community partnerships, promotion of jobs and internships, and facilitation of recruitment and networking events. This role also supports the integration of employer partnerships and experiential opportunities into the co-curriculum by collaborating with faculty, staff, employers, and community partners.

Responsibilities:

Employer Relations and Experiential Opportunities

1.       Assist with coordinating and sustaining a portfolio of employer and community partnerships to advance strategic initiatives that enhance and expand employment (full-time jobs, part-time jobs, on-campus jobs, etc.) and experiential learning opportunities (internships, externships, apprenticeships, service learning, volunteerism, community projects, etc.) for students and alumni.

2.       Coordinate consultations and meetings with employer and community partners (e.g., recruiters, organization representatives, senior leadership, etc.) individually and in groups while conducting intakes to assess needs, confirm eligibility, and design partnership plans that support structured recruitment and engagement processes.

3.       Assist employers and community partners as well as faculty and staff with establishing accounts and marketing employment, experiential learning, and recruitment opportunities through the career and experiential learning management system (e.g., Handshake), posting and updating content on their behalf as needed.

4.       Administer surveys, including the First Destination Survey, to ensure reliable data collection on student and alumni employment and experiential outcomes, and apply complementary data tools to evaluate partnerships, track opportunities, and assess related initiatives.

5.       Meet with students and alumni individually and in groups to offer guidance, resources, and support related to employer and community partnerships and employment and experiential learning opportunities. 

Collaboration and Events/Programs

6.       Collaborate and meet with faculty, staff, employers, and community partners to integrate employment and experiential opportunities into the curriculum and co-curriculum, foster strategic partnerships, and support professional development that expands opportunities for students and alumni while strengthening institutional capacity.

7.       Support the manager in planning and coordinating large-scale recruitment and networking events and programs (e.g., career fairs, internship fairs, on-campus job fairs, etc.) and take primary responsibility for independently planning and coordinating targeted initiatives (e.g., information sessions, interviews, networking events, panels, site visits, etc.), fostering partner relationships and tracking outcomes. 

Promotion and Representation

8.       Promote employer and community partnerships as well as employment and experiential opportunities through diverse communication channels and marketing strategies (e.g., announcements, print and digital materials, social media, email and call campaigns, platform outreach, direct engagement, etc.), while tracking registrations, attendance, applications, and related outcomes.

9.       Representing the office at university and community events, committees, and meetings, serving as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders. 

Reporting and Operations

10.   Collect qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate and report on activity effectiveness, while maintaining accurate records of appointments, services, and partnerships in designated systems to support required reporting.

11.   Follow established policies, procedures, and protocols, exercising sound judgment and ensuring compliance with university and professional standards, consulting with the supervisor as needed. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities

12.   Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education·        

Bachelor’s degree in the field of behavioral health, counseling, counselor education, educational administration, educational psychology, guidance counseling, higher education, human resources, human services, management, psychology, public administration, school counseling, school psychology, social work, or a related field.·        

• Experience·        

Three (3) years of related work experience.·        

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities·        

· Knowledge of the principles and practices of employer relations and partnerships within higher education.

·         Knowledge of the principles and practices of career readiness and experiential learning.

·         Skill in listening, oral, and written communication.

·         Skill with student information and client relationship systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday, Handshake, Focus 2, Quinncia, etc.).

·         Skill in various computer software packages, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation programs, Internet, email and calendaring software (e.g., Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite for Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Teams, etc.).

·         Skill with educational and office technologies (e.g., computers, printers, copiers, scanners, projectors, telephones, mobile devices, etc.).

·         Skill in leveraging a variety of social media platforms for engagement and outreach.

·         Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

·         Ability to interact effectively with internal and external parties in a courteous and efficient manner.

·         Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

·         Ability to deliver excellent customer service to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

·         Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple and continuing assignments with general instructions.

·         Ability to manage details while maintaining strong organizational and data-management skills.

·         Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while meeting priority deadlines and deliverables.

·         Ability to demonstrate a growth mindset, creative problem solving, and collaborative team synergy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional post bachelor’s certifications, master’s degree, or higher degree in one of the above fields.
• Four (4) years or more of related work experience in a career services center and/or experiential learning center at a college or university.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to travel between campus locations as well as to off-site employers and community partner sites.    
• Position requires some physical activity, including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and occasional use of stepstools within office and university settings. 

Additional Job Information:

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental retirement.

Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,  the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.