Lead of Employer Relations

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met.   If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.

Job Description

The Campus Lead of Employer Relations will assist the Manager of Employer Relations in developing and nurturing local employer partnerships. The Campus Lead will be responsible for coordinating and executing job fairs, employer spotlights, networking opportunities, campus tours, and company visits to cultivate job opportunities. The Campus Lead will collaborate with Career Development Career Advisors on local placement goals and strategies.
The anticipated salary for this role is $49-50k plus full State of Texas benefits.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students, and members of the community.

• Local Partnership Development: Establish and nurture mutually beneficial relationships with targeted local employers and HR managers for online, hybrid, and face-to-face programs. Execute best practices in coordination with the Employer Relations team and local stakeholders to align with initiatives and strategies. Develops and maintains relationships and regular communications with local employers to ensure repeat recruiting visits designed to provide internship, co-op, and employment for TSTC students and alumni.

• Collaboration:  Grow the number of quality employment opportunities for TSTC graduates for the campus with tight collaboration from other employer relations teams across the state to maximize the connections with employers recruiting from multiple campuses. Work closely with the Career Development team on local placement goals and maximizing student engagement in employment-focused activities. Bridge connections between student learning & operations and employers.

• Program Coordination: Grow the number of employers engaged on campus by executing employer spotlights, job fairs, networking events, classroom visits, campus tours, interview days, faculty meetings, company tours,  and other pinnacle employment events. Coordinate with the Event Management team for event planning and execution.

• Communication: Serve as a spokesperson for local employer relations initiatives as needed in tandem with Employer Relations, Career Development Leadership, and ERD constituents.

Education/Experience:

• Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field.

• 3 years of required experience in exceptional customer service experience. 4 years preferred.  

• 3 years of required experience in program coordination and deployment. 4 years preferred.  

• 3 years of required experience in Higher Education, Career Services, Employer Services, and Relationship Management. 4 years preferred.  

Critical Competencies/KSAs:

• Career Services: Understand employer/HR Manager hiring and workforce needs and expectations as well as industry trends, market demands, and emerging fields. 

• Placement: Understanding of job placement processes per program (for credit and not for credit).

• Stakeholder Needs Assessment: Skill in conducting needs analysis and working with businesses, associations, and government agencies to determine hiring needs. Strong relationship-building and networking skills with employers at all levels and with varied backgrounds and expertise.

• Relationship Building: Proven track record in establishing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders to advance organizational goals.

• Project Management: Excellent project management, multi-tasking, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Event Management: Event planning, coordination, and management, or in the customer service industry with a focus on high-end customer experience. 

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to draft professional communications, prepare reports, and deliver presentations.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide strategic recommendations. Gather and synthesize data, compile information, and prepare meaningful reports.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think critically, analyze data and trends, and develop innovative strategies for employer relations. Ability to develop and execute a regional employer relations strategy.

• Employer Relations: Familiarity with deploying a coordinated employer engagement program and processes.

Note: This job description is intended to provide an overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and requirements. The Campus Lead of Employer Relations may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the supervisor or institution.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.