Associate Director of Corporate & Employer Relations

Overview

Title: Associate Director of Corporate & Employer Relations

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Strategic Initiatives

Department: Student Professional Development Center/Career Services

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Corporate & Employer Relations (CER) plays a key role within Elon University’s Student Professional Development Center (SPDC), cultivating and managing external partnerships that expand access to internships, full-time employment, and other types of career experiences for students. Using a high-touch, consultative approach, the Associate Director delivers customized recruitment solutions that connect employers in the Business and Financial Services sectors with Elon talent.

In addition to employer engagement, the Associate Director leads one or more strategic initiatives that support the CER team’s mission, such as coordinating external outreach for career treks or leading DEI recruiting partnerships. This role involves regular collaboration with recruiters, alumni, faculty, staff, and other members of the Elon community to foster meaningful connections and career opportunities.

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Elon is ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation. Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and near the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. The region offers family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, dining and entertainment are among the many offerings in the Elon area.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
• Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses.
• Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
• Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in partner colleges and universities.
• Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. Elon is an equal opportunity employer. Our principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity.

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of professional work experience.
• Previous experience in career services, workforce development, university relations & recruiting, or similar fields.
• Demonstrated success in networking, relationship management, and/or business development.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently, travel regularly, and represent Elon with professionalism.

• Master’s degree and 5+ years of professional work experience
• Previous experience in career services, workforce development, university relations & recruiting, or similar fields.
• Demonstrated success in networking, relationship management, and/or business development.
• Strong understanding of recruiting and hiring…