What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director for Employer Relations: Outreach and Development position at University of Idaho?
Assistant Director for Employer Relations: Outreach and Development
Posting Number: SP005435P
Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department: Career Services
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
Serving on the Career Services Leadership Team, the Assistant Director for Employer Relations: Outreach and Development is responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships with state, regional, national, and international employers to increase internships, professional experiences, graduate school, and career opportunities for UI students and graduates.
The Assistant Director works with the Career Services Director, Employer Relations staff, and UI branch center directors to accomplish the following, aligning this work with the workforce and educational needs of Idaho's employers and students:
- Create and implement a plan for relationship-building with employers in Idaho and the Northwest that offer professional experiences, graduate school pathways, and career positions related to UI majors and degree programs
- Develop and implement strategies to increase connections and networking opportunities between students and employers
- Assist employers in expanding their internship programs and accessing qualified internship candidates
The Assistant Director also leads the department's fundraising and development efforts through Career Services' Distinguished Employer Partnership Program (DEP), and leads the department's assessment plan by collecting employer outreach data and writing reports and recommendations based on that data.
Required Experience:
- Two years professional experience working in recruitment, human resources, talent management or other related experience
- One year of professional experience in event planning or development/fundraising
- Experience with program planning and implementation
- Experience providing presentations to small and large groups
Required Education:
- Bachelors degree
Required Other:
- Must be eligible for membership in relevant professional organizations
- Ability to work nonstandard hours including a flexible schedule during select mornings, evenings and weekends to address event needs
- Ability to travel regionally, in-state and out-of-state on a periodic basis
Additional Preferred:
Education:
- Master's degree
Experience:
- Professional work experience in a university career services office or employer relations role
- Managing career services database systems (i.e. Handshake, Symplicity, 12Twenty, CSO, or other job search databases)
- Technical/computer experience, including the experience using software such as Access, Excel, video conferencing programs (Zoom) and on-line survey programs (Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, etc.
- Developing a process for assessment, collecting/analyzing data, and preparing reports and recommendations
Skills/knowledge/Ability to:
- Demonstrated past success in development/fundraising efforts
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently to complete tasks
- Strong organization skills
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- None
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $55,000 or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:
1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before September 17, 2026 will receive priority consideration.
Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to the search coordinator at eschirmer@uidaho.edu
Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to the search coordinator at eschirmer@uidaho.edu
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52649
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Benefits:
Sick Leave, Health Insurance, Professional DevelopmentSalary : $55,000