ECAC Employer Engagement Senior Manager – Cockrell School of Engineering

ECAC Employer Engagement Senior Manager – Cockrell School of Engineering

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and leading programs with large number of various stakeholders.
• Adeptness with large scale event planning with precise attention to detail.
• Proven project management and organizational skills with ability to lead small groups and committees.
• Experience with career management platforms and/or applicant tracking systems.
• Experience with database or customer relationship management (CRM) platform, and/or ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Independent decision making and problem-solving ability. Excellent professional judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate delicate matters to wide audiences.
• Experience with client-facing role; ability to motivate and persuade others to action.
• Active listening and customer service mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for all hiring and industry partners, providing them with effective and ethical recruitment strategy recommendations.
• Design and implement outreach campaigns to identify new potential businesses and key contacts, particularly in industries with sparse representation.
• Communicate recruiting guidelines and policies to ensure adherence to ECAC’s standards and expectations of employer behavior (or employment practices).
• Manage ECAC-led and ECAC co-led career fairs, the largest of which hosts 300+ employers and 3000+ students.
• Serve as liaison between employer partners and other UT offices, including, but not limited to: individual academic departments, development office, campus career centers, Dean’s office, etc.
• Collaborate on employer-led events such as lobby days, info sessions, lunch n’ learns, and others with emphasis on customer service and relationship retention.
• Oversee collection and tracking of employer engagement and recruitment data, including consultations, engagements, and outcomes.
• Manage and support employer relations team with their duties and responsibilities; conduct performance evaluations annually.
• Represent ECAC and the Cockrell School at events, committee meetings, and work-groups.
• Attend conferences and professional development meetings pertinent to creating recruiting connections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and/or relevant certifications in recruiting and human resources.
• Experience in university career services, early career/university recruitment, corporate human relations, talent acquisition, or workforce development in relevant industry.
• Understanding of employment market trends and employer needs within context of university/early-career recruiting.
• Familiarity with US Department of Labor federal laws/regulations and work authorization statuses.