Associate Director of Employer Relations

Requirements

• Experience in employer relations, university recruiting, or talent acquisition.
• Strong understanding of college recruiting trends and employer engagement strategies.
• Experience with career management platforms such as Handshake or similar systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale events an

Additional Information

Associate Director of Employer Relations USC Marshall School of Business Marshall Career Services The Marshall Career Services team, comprised of more than 30 professional staff, and more than 30 undergraduate and graduate student staff, lead the charge to ensure all of Marshall's approximately 8,200 undergraduate, specialty MS, and MBA students have the support and connections to achieve their professional goals. Our team is currently in a period of change and rallying around a new set of strategic values: relationship-centered (we prioritize strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, especially students) career-outcome-driven (we connect students to as many opportunities and employers as possible and actively build the networks that lead to employment) innovative practice (we maintain a current, tech-forward, and competent practice) team-centered (we value our people and foster a supportive, balanced, and authentic work environment). These values are reshaping how we function as a team and deliver career services. We are thrilled to be recruiting for several roles and are excited to recruit future team members that share our enthusiasm for defining the future of career services and continuing to build Marshall's reputation as the best business school! The Associate Director of Employer Relations plays a critical role in sustaining and advancing employer partnerships that generate internship and full-time employment opportunities for USC Marshall students. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Employer Relations, this position is responsible for executing employer engagement strategies, managing recruiting operations, and maintaining key employer-facing systems and processes. The Associate Director plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of employer relations, ensuring high-quality service delivery to employers while supporting strategic initiatives set by the Senior Associate Director. This role requires strong relationship management, data-informed decision making, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role is essential to maintaining USC Marshall's employer engagement infrastructure. The Associate Director ensures timely employer support, consistent recruiting operations, and sustained partnership development. Success in this role directly contributes to student access to opportunities, employer satisfaction, and the School's overall career outcomes and reputation. Responsibilities and Duties Employer Relations & Engagement Manage and maintain relationships with a portfolio of employers to support internship and full-time recruiting efforts. Serve as a primary point of contact for employer inquiries, onboarding, and ongoing engagement. Execute targeted outreach strategies to expand employer partnerships across key industries and functions. Support employer retention through consistent communication, responsiveness, and high-quality service delivery. Recruiting & Event Execution Lead execution of employer-facing recruiting activities including career fairs (virtual and in-person), information sessions, coffee chats, and networking events. Coordinate logistics including scheduling, employer preparation, student engagement, and post-event follow-up. Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of recruiting programs and events. Systems Management & Data Analytics Oversee daily operations of Handshake, including employer approvals, job postings, and system utilization. Monitor and analyze key metrics including employer engagement, job postings, student adoption, and event participation. Generate regular and ad hoc reports to inform strategy and improve outcomes. Corporate Partners Program Support management and execution of the Corporate Partners Program, including tracking engagement, responding to partner needs, and coordinating related events. Ensure consistent delivery of partner benefits and a high-touch engagement experience. Communications & Marketing Develop and execute employer and student communications related to recruiting activities and events. Maintain employer-facing web content and contribute to newsletters and marketing materials. Ensure messaging aligns with Marshall Career Services branding and engagement goals. Collaboration & Team Contribution Partner closely with the Senior Associate Director to implement employer engagement strategies and priorities. Collaborate with career education teams and campus partners to align employer outreach and student opportunities. Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, systems, and service delivery.

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