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Community Relations Specialist

Herzing Brand
Akron, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/19/2026

Current employees, faculty or adjunct instructor at Herzing University (not a Contractor or temporary employee through a staffing agency): log in to UKG and navigate to Menu > Myself > ​My Company >​ View Opportunities to apply using the internal application process.

Herzing University's Akron Campus currently has a Community Relations Specialist opening! The Community Relations Specialist plays a key role in enhancing Herzing University’s brand visibility and fostering strong relationships with the community, employers and clinical partners.

Education/Experience Requirements:

  • Associate degree, bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Two to three years of experience in event planning, recruitment, community engagement or related experience preferred.
  • Experience in employer outreach, sales or networking preferred.

Pay:
Compensation is determined based on the qualifications, experience, and circumstances of each hire. It is uncommon for new employees to start near the top of the salary range. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a tuition waiver and reimbursement program, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. The salary range for this position is $51,000 to $69,000.
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Some travel (approx. 40%) will be required. Typical schedule will be Monday through Friday with occasional weekends or evenings.

Responsibilities (not an all-inclusive list):

  • Leads community outreach efforts and recruitment initiatives. Independently plans and executes presentations to employers with minimal support from supervisor
  • Attend community outreach events and other special events to enhance the brand and reputation of Herzing University and obtain student inquiries.
  • Create and distribute communications to internal and external stakeholders to promote university-hosted activities and community events.
  • Respond to inquiries from community members and other interested parties, coordinating with appropriate spokespeople or information sources when necessary.
  • Collaborate with the marketing and social media teams to promote campus and community events, boosting awareness and supporting the university’s brand.
  • Partner with the Senior Director of Community Relations to standardize processes for building and maintaining relationships with clinical partners, employers, and community organizations.
  • Partner with Admissions and marketing teams to promote events and activities through social media and other channels.
  • Some responsibility in employer outreach and territory building.
  • Reach out and initiate communication for presentations to employers and execute presentations on own.
  • Coordinates and leads events on campus or with community partners.

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect.  It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than half of the time.
  • Must be able to occasionally move around the work location.
  • Constantly operates office and/or teach equipment which may include computers, copiers, fax machines, audio/visuals.
  • Frequently uses voice and hearing to communicate with students, staff or colleagues face-to-face or over the telephone.
  • Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
  • Occasionally move, carry, or lift 10 pounds.
  • 40% travel.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

It is the university’s practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2 status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.

Salary : $51,000 - $69,000

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