Outreach Specialist Supervisor; Team Lead

Job Summary

The Employer Outreach Specialist Supervisor (Team Lead) will grow, maintain, and elevate the employer partnership base, a continuous goal of the University and Department. This highly visible position supports the Career Development Center’s Employer Relations team, specifically the Outreach pillar, and supervises two Employer Outreach Specialists while overseeing large projects with autonomous, independent decision making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, psychology, or a related field.
• One (1) year professional level experience working in higher education or in industry, or the equivalent experience.

• Master’s Degree.
• Experience using Handshake or a career management platform.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with employers to increase employment opportunities for students and alumni. This includes:
  • Preparing an employer outreach strategy and reaching out via phone, email, and in-person to acquaint employers with our services.
• Work with employers to develop marketing strategies for enhancing employer presence on campus, including campus recruitment, job postings, internships, and job fairs.
• Supervise two direct reports (Employer Outreach Specialists) and oversee large projects with autonomous, independent decision making.
• Compile and report data on employer relations activities and provide feedback on the effectiveness of such efforts.
• Assist in planning and implementing job fairs, networking events, employer panels, information tables, on-campus interviews, etc.
• Assist in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the Center’s job database.
• Regularly input positions, maintain records, activate contact and employer accounts.
• Provide support in developing marketing and strategies to reach out to employers, students, and academic departments regarding Employer Relations activities. This includes:
  • Sending mass emails (newsletter).
  • Acting as a liaison between the Center, academic colleges/schools, and departments including Development and Alumni Relations.
• Attend conferences, local/regional meetings, workshops, and webinars regarding career planning and recruiting trends.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of the Career Development Center and the University of Texas at Arlington.