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\ \ Program/Project Associate\ \ Department: 3670009040 Career Center\ Job no: 517483\ Employment type: Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)\ Location: Manhattan, Kansas\ Worksite: On-site requirement\ Categories: Academic Advising / Support, Student Affairs / Services\ Pay Grade: 07A\ \ \ About This Role:\ \ \ \ \ \ The Employer Relations Associate is responsible for cultivating relationships and identifying career opportunities for K-State students and graduates with corporate, nonprofit and governmental sector organizations. Develop marketing strategies to promote K-State talent, Career Center events and services.\ \ Customer Care (35%): Support recruitment activities and provide customer service to employers.

• Develop relationships with employers that facilitate recruitment of K-State students and graduates.
• Respond to employer inquiries about services, best practices and engagement opportunities.
• Maintain current contact information in career services management system.
• Provide input about data management of employer records.
• Record notes and provide reports related to employer and recruitment activity.
• Assist with career fairs, interview hosting and other recruitment activities.

\ \ Event Management (25%): Coordinate student-employer engagement opportunities and recruiting-related events.

• Manage the Student Employee of the Year award process, reception and promotional activities.
• Coordinate employer relations for center-wide Career Meet-ups.
• Manage logistics, communications and implementation of brand recognition events for employers.
• Promote, host and coordinate employer information sessions both in person and online.
• Consult with employers on interview plans.
• Support special events and projects as requested.

\ \ Employer Outreach (20%): Prospect and develop relationships with employers.

• Engage in one-on-one contact with prospective employers through personal visits, telephone, direct mail correspondence, and electronic communications.
• Employ various strategies to generate new employer contacts including collaboration with the K-State Alumni Association and KSU Foundation, use of prospect databases and other available resources.
• Promote the development of meaningful and mutually beneficial student internships.
• Produce monthly any special reports to track contacts, evaluate goals and develop follow-up plans.
• Connect with campus and local employers to develop employment opportunities.
• Facilitate and manage employer visits to campus as needed.

\ \ Marketing (15%): Facilitate the marketing of K-State and career services to potential and existing employers.

• Develop marketing strategies to promote K-State talent, Career Center events and services.
• Coordinate employer outreach for center-wide career fairs and meet-ups.
• In consultation with Assistant Directors, coordinate employer visits, departmental connections, marketing materials and relationship-building processes and strategies.
• Represent K-State and the Career Center at events sponsored by business organizations, professional associations and chambers of commerce.

\ \ Additional Responsibilities (5%):

• Support designated center-wide initiatives.
• Participate in staff meetings, team projects, and other planning activities.
• Participate in planning and goal-setting to meet performance expectations and metrics.

\ \ The Employer Relations Associate will provide additional services as assigned by the Director.\ \ Why Join Us:\ The Career Center facilitates the career readiness of all students throughout th K-State community. The Career Center offers an extensive career library, free assessments for exploring majors/careers, job search training, career advising, employer connections, and a staff dedicated to assisting students in the career development process.\ \ This position is benefits eligible: health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance program, paid time off - vacation, sick and holidays. To learn more visit: http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits/\ \ We Support Diversity and Inclusion:\ Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion in every sector of the institution. The university actively seeks individuals whose commitments and contributions will advance the University\'s dedication to the