Employer Relations Coordinator
River Forest, IL
$53K/yr – $57K/yrFull time
Posted 3 weeks ago
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Job Description
Job Title: Employer Relations Coordinator
Department: Career Programs and Employer Relations
Department: Career Programs and Employer Relations
Reports to: Senior Director, Career Programs and Employer Relations
Position Summary:
The Employer Relations Coordinator plays a key role in building and sustaining partnerships between Dominican University and employers to support student career outcomes. This position focuses on employer outreach, relationship management, and coordination of recruiting activities that connect students and alumni with meaningful internships, jobs, and experiential learning opportunities.
The Employer Relations Coordinator plays a key role in building and sustaining partnerships between Dominican University and employers to support student career outcomes. This position focuses on employer outreach, relationship management, and coordination of recruiting activities that connect students and alumni with meaningful internships, jobs, and experiential learning opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national employers to expand recruitment opportunities for students and alumni
- Conduct outreach to new employers through calls, emails, events, and networking initiatives
- Coordinate employer engagement activities, including career fairs, on-campus recruiting, employer information sessions, and networking events
- Collaborate with career advisors and academic departments to align employer partnerships with academic programs and student interests
- Manage employer accounts and job postings through the university’s career management platform
- Track and analyze employer engagement metrics and hiring outcomes to inform strategy and reporting
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employers, ensuring a high level of customer service and responsiveness
- Promote employer branding opportunities and develop marketing materials to highlight recruitment initiatives
- Support strategic initiatives to enhance experiential learning opportunities, including internships and project-based collaborations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in higher education, business, or related field preferred
- 1–3 years of experience in employer relations, recruiting, career services, sales, or a related field
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience with CRM or career management systems (e.g., Handshake, 12Twenty) preferred
- Ability to analyze data and generate reports to support decision-making
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in employer engagement and student access
Preferred Competencies:
- Knowledge of current hiring trends and workforce development practices
- Event planning and program coordination experience
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Proactive, self-starter mindset with strong problem-solving skills
Work Environment:
This position operates in a professional office setting with occasional evening and weekend hours required to support events.
This position operates in a professional office setting with occasional evening and weekend hours required to support events.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Note: accommodations will be made for candidates who do not meet these physical demands
SALARY AND FLSA STATUS
- Salary: $53,000 - $57,000 annually
- FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-time (37.5 hours)
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.\
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees:
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and candidates from diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and candidates from diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.
Dominican University
Dominican University is highly regarded for its academic rigor, intentional affordability and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment. U.S. News & World Report ranks Dominican as follows:#10 in the Midwest. Ranked 10th overall from among nearly 160 master's level universities in the Midwest.#1 Best Value. Ranked first in the prestigious publication's list of "Best Value Schools" in Illinois. This study looks closely at each school's academic quality and average cost of attendance.#3 in Social Mobility. Recognized Dominican's success in enrolling and graduating large proportions of economically disadvantaged students, placing second in Illinois. Dominican is one of only two schools in the country in our category ranked among the top 10 overall and for social mobility.#6 in Best Undergraduate Teaching. Recognizes the Dominican faculty's unusually strong commitment to high-quality teaching at the undergraduate level.We offer hundreds of avenues at the undergraduate and graduate levels to explore career interests and experience diverse cultures and international environments. And we organize and support 60-plus projects and learning experiences that contribute effectively to the good of local and global communities.
Founded in 1901
River Forest, Illinois, USA
1.6K employees (69 in marketing)
