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Associate Director for Employer Relations

East Carolina University

$71,000 - $75,000

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Sep 22, 2025

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Position Information

Job Title	Associate Director for Employer Relations
Position Number	001733
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	SAH Career Services
Department Homepage	https://career.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	CAREER SERVICES
Division	Student Affairs
Classification Title	Associate Director
Working Title	Associate Director for Employer Relations
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	$71,000 - $75,000
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Non-Faculty
Job Category	Non-Faculty Professional
Organizational Unit Overview	The Division of Student Affairs comprises over 30 departments, each responsible for providing various student support, services, and educational programs accessible to the university community. With over 300 full-time employees and over 1200 student workers, the Division supports Pirate success through environments that enhance student development, engagement, belonging, well-being, and career readiness. The Division strives to be a national leader in developing student experiences that positively transform lives and communities through work that makes students the focal point of our services, policies, and programming; creates a community where all feel safe, included, and welcomed; treats each other with dignity and civility, and recognizes every individual has rights, ideas, and beliefs; maintains open and honest interactions, and delivers high-quality programming, services, and resources through continuous reflection and improvement.
Job Duties	The Associate Director will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive vision and strategic plan for employer relations, aligning with office, divisional, and institutional goals inclusive of labor market trends to enhance student career outcomes and employer engagement. The Associate Director is responsible for establishing partnerships with new employers while maintaining existing relationships through strategic outreach. This role will implement and develop recruitment strategies and programs designed to enhance employer relationships with the university colleges, departments, students, faculty, and staff. The Associate Director will manage daily program operations, develop program policy/procedure, conduct program assessment and evaluation, manage fiscal administration and participate in strategic planning. The Associate Director oversees the major programs of: on-campus recruitment (business and industry), employer relations strategic planning and implementation, cooperative education program, internship coordination, employer advisory board and corporate fund relations in assistance with the Director for the department. *Employer Engagement & External Relations* The Associate Director is responsible for establishing partnerships with new employers while maintaining existing relationships through strategic outreach. This role will implement and develop recruitment strategies and programs designed to enhance employer relationships with the university colleges, departments, students, faculty, and staff. Identify, cultivate, and secure sponsorships and external funding opportunities to support employer engagement initiatives, career fairs, and strategic programming. Collaborate with university advancement, corporate relations, and additional university offices to align efforts with external relationships and institutional fundraising goals. Participates in area and regional business associations and Chamber related recruitment activities. Develops quality employment opportunities in private/public sectors; builds and maintains relationships. Participates or oversees the coordination of career events and appropriate communications. *Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight* The Associate Director will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive vision and strategic plan for employer relations, aligning with institutional goals and labor market trends to enhance student career outcomes and employer engagement. Serve on departmental Senior Leadership Team. The Associate Director oversees the major programs of on-campus recruitment (business and industry), employer relations strategic planning and implementation, cooperative education program, internship coordination, employer advisory board and corporate fund relations in assistance with the Director for the department. Provides direct support to counseling staff and work with faculty/college administrators to further enhance a central clearinghouse of learning opportunities. Develops and manages the Employer Relations budget. Oversees assessments, data tracking and analysis relative to employer outreach and employment related activities for students and employers. Other duties as assigned by the Director. *Supervision & Team Development* Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to the employer relations team, including an Assistant Director for Employer Relations, Assistant Director for Experiential Learning, and Recruitment Specialist. Responsibilities include hiring, training, performance evaluation, and professional development to ensure a high-performing, collaborative team. Supervised staff are responsible for the following key functional areas, under the direction and oversight of the Associate Director: On-Campus Recruiting Coordination: Manage logistics and execution of on-campus interviews, information sessions, classroom presentations, networking events, career fairs, and related activities. Utilize and maintain the career management database system. Internship Development and Coordination: Design and implement strategies to expand internship opportunities and visibility among employers, students, alumni, and the university community. Support employers in developing structured internship programs and maintain a centralized internship repository. Cooperative Education Program Oversight: Promote and manage the university-wide Cooperative Education program in collaboration with academic units and employer partners. Employer Advisory Board Management: Facilitate the development and engagement of an employer advisory board to strengthen relationships between employers and the university. Employer Database and Event Tracking: Maintain a comprehensive database of employer contacts and campus recruiting activities.
Minimum Education/Experience	Master's degree and five years of experience in hiring, recruitment, career development, workforce development, business management, etc. Three years minimum experience in supervision, management, budget planning, effective organization and human relations skills. Displays knowledge of hiring trends, higher education, campus collaboration, and regional workforce needs. Experience with technology systems/software (ex. Handshake, Simplicity, or other recruitment technologies)
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Seven years of experience hiring, recruitment, career development, workforce development, business management, etc. and three years of direct employer relations experience. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Analytical ability to evaluate operations and client needs and develop programs responsive to those needs. Ability to conceptualize, design and implement innovative employer relations programs appropriate for all levels of students and alumni seeking careers in all sectors of employment. Knowledge and trends of effective and cutting-edge employer relations delivery models and ability to implement changes appropriate for ECU. Ability to communicate and market the services and programs of the Center to employers, students, faculty and administrators.
Special Instructions to Applicant	East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	09/22/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	10/07/2025
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/89212
Nondiscrimination Statement	East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.