Employer Outreach Coordinator - Career Services

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision . Come Take Flight at KSU!

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.  

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Provides targeted employer outreach in support of employer events and serves as a liaison between departmental advising and employer relations team. In an effort to remain responsive to the shifting world of work, this data driven position will find opportunities for KSU students, growth areas in industry, and work to "sell KSU" in the field to connect the dots.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - 
1. Provides strategic, targeted employer outreach based on needs expressed by department staff supporting programs
2. Manages events and interview requests, and schedules available dates for recruiting in Handshake, including information sessions, information tables, etc.
3. Provides assistance to the events team in recruiting employers to participate in events
4. Communicates to internal teams employer trends, companies relocating to Atlanta, and other industry trends
5. Coordinates site visit programs, including the Owl Treks Site Visit program, and works with advisors to select sites and conducts collaborative visits
6. Works with department teams to identify supply and demand issues in hiring, and key growth areas and follows-up with targeted companies whose participation has declined
7. Serves as a primary point of contact for employers interested in recruiting at Kennesaw State University
8. Processes KSU mall invoices, accounts receivable, reconciliations, refunds, and deposits check
9. Creates a communication plan and enhances employer newsletters and outreach efforts, in collaboration with the marketing team
10. Serves the employer relations team with other projects, as needed
11. Participates in departmental events and workshop presentations

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Required Experience
Two (2) years relevant or related experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

Additional Preferred Experience
Experience working in organic sales position (strong ability to listen and customize responses per person / group)
Experience with data software and the ability to analyze data and draw conclusions

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Strong technical expertise
Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
Extremely organized and effective with time management
 

The budgeted salary range is $45,900 to $57,350.  Offers are based on relevant experience.  Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits. 

ABILITIES
Able to listen critically, and customize information per group or individual
Able to work well in and among teams
Able to lead and advise
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

This is a revenue generated funded position.  Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of revenue generated funding.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf