Coordinator of Employer Relations

Ball State University welcomes applications for our Coordinator of Employer Relations position.

Serve as a primary contact for multiple stakeholders wanting to connect with the university. Coordinate a variety of career focused events, both large and small, as a way to connect employers to university resources and students to career related opportunities.

Associate's degree or equivalent in office administration, business, communications, or related field.

One through three years of experience in administrative support, event coordination, public relations, customer service, or a related field. Proficiency with web-based applications and databases required.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; high aptitude for internal and external customer service. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.

Bachelor's degree in office administration, business, communications, public relations, or related field.

Additional years of experience; experience with program planning and assessment.

None.

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Plan and coordinate all Career Center sponsored career days and job fairs; includes schedule facilities; develop program/marketing forecasts and budgets; compile and connect with employer prospects; order food and supplies; communicate with employers and candidates; manage employer and student registrations; implement day-of-event activities; compile/analyze evaluations; prepare final reports.

Coordinate the Career Center's Practice Interview Program by recruiting alumni and employer participants, coordinating interview scheduling, hosting participants on-site, and providing support to the Associate Director with related program responsibilities.

Plan and coordinate Career Center Networking events with Employer Partners, Alumni, and Faculty; includes recruiting alumni/employers, faculty to participate, scheduling alumni/employers, faculty to attend, creating and scheduling event plans, hosting alumni/employers, faculty at the event

Collaborate with various campus departments to plan and manage academic job fairs; includes maintain employer registrations through Cardinal Career Link; communicate with employers, collect registration fees, and coordinate day-of-event activities as requested.

Provide support to the Associate Director with the Career Center Employer Academy Program; includes participating in monthly webinars, tracking employer attendance, scheduling follow up meetings with employers, and other related program responsibilities.

Attend and participate in Career Center events in collaboration with the career center team; includes meet with employers at Ball State Athletics events, when possible, attend programs and events led by Career Coaches, participate in all Indiana Connections Lounge events, and attend local networking events.

Develop and maintain systems to: recommend purchase of equipment and supplies; monitor deposit of fees to appropriate accounts; track expenditures and reconcile accounts in collaboration with the Administrative Coordinator.

Follow up with employer contacts to ensure high levels of engagement and satisfaction from employers' participation in Career Center sponsored career days, job fairs, and Practice Interview Program.

Deliver career coaching/job search one on one meetings with students seeking jobs and internships.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.