What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employer Relations Officer position at Mercyhurst University?
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu
Employer Relations Officer
Location: Erie
Department: Advancement
Reports To: Director of Career Development
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Classification: Administrative
Closes: Open Until Filled
SUMMARY
The Person of Employment Relations is responsible for building relationships and creating awareness
among corporate and community organizations with regards to the benefits of hiring university
students and graduates and of the services of the career and professional development center. The
goals of the position are to increase job posting, recruitment, and hiring activity for the university's
students and graduates and to generate increased monetary and non-monetary support for the career
center and the university.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proactively develop and implement strategies designed to increase employment opportunities
- Identify and cultivate relationships with organizations and business sectors that historically
students and graduates. Seek to connect these entities with the appropriate resources and
personnel at the career center and/or the university.
- Advise and counsel employers with regards to the most effective means of identifying potential
recruitment, job postings, internships, career fairs, class/organization presentations, and
resume searches.
- Seek to generate monetary support, sponsorships, and gifts-in-kind from the private sector to
- Track job market demand, use of career services, and hiring results for students in various
that underuse available career resources.
- Monitor the quality of customer service for the career center, including the collection and
recommendations as to how the career center can maintain and improve quality customer
service.
- Maintain a working knowledge of local and national employment market trends and their
- Coordinate outreach activities, when appropriate, with other university departments and
based career services offices.
- Participate in career development programs coordinated by the career center, including, but
and outside of the career center, and other special projects of the career center.
- Perform other duties as assigned to advance the goals and objectives of the career center, the
- Support the director in management of the Handshake platform and connect with current and
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, public relations,
- Minimum two years of experience within a university or business/industry environment
involving career and employment issues, sales/marketing, or other business
development functions.
• Ability to create and maintain professional networks.
- Ability to create, plan, implement, and manage career programs.
- Effective written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.
- Knowledge of career development theory, career paths, and job-search strategies.
- Display creativity, initiative, and positive attitude in carrying out responsibilities
- Ability to build a team as well as be a contributing team member.
- Demonstrated skills in clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven research ability and computer skills to facilitate duties.
- Ability to be efficient and work independently while also being able to collaborate effectively in
- Ability to organize information, manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Ability to travel as needed in region and occasionally within U.S.
- Willingness to learn and implement new technologies
This position requires a high degree of discretion and tact, and the ability to manage and prioritize
multiple competing projects and deadlines. Some weekend and evening hours are required.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled or until
date indicated above. Send cover letter, resume and 3 work-related references to:
Human Resources
Mercyhurst University
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
hrinfo@mercyhurst.edu
Mercyhurst University values diversity and is committed to the goal of achieving equal
opportunity for all. For that reason, Mercyhurst abides by federal, state and local law in
admissions, employment and all services and programs provided.
Mercyhurst does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex,
citizenship status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, familial status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status or any
other legally protected characteristic or because of any individual’s legally protected activities.
Mercyhurst complies with federal, state and local legislation and regulations regarding
nondiscrimination. This policy applies to faculty, administration and staff, applicants for
employment, students and applicants for educational programs and activities.
Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States.
Salary : $36,400 - $46,100
