Employer Relations Partner I

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

Make an impact — from near or far

At SNHU, you'll have the option to work remotely in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. Employees must reside in, and work from, one of the above approved states.

The opportunity

The Employer Relations Partner I develops strategic partnerships with businesses and organizations to support our Career Services team. The role's tasks include job development, promoting employer relations, conceptualizing and facilitating employer engagements and other regional employer events, reporting on employment outcomes and workforce trends. The Employer Relations Partner I fosters relationships and collaborates with partners across the SNHU community and the external business community. You will report to the Career Team Lead. Fully Remote Position.

What you'll do:

• You will conduct regular, ongoing employer outreach to build employer partnerships and increase the volume of local, state-wide, national, and international career and experiential learning opportunities that are available for our students.
• You will develop a recruiting strategy for each employer, while ensuring that a range of academic programs are being represented.
• You will recruit and steward employer partners, assist employer partners with the development of job descriptions; ensure fair and legal hiring practices for students.
• You will use data to monitor progress and implement successful partnership strategies.
• Collaborate with other departments across the Career Services team and SNHU community to ensure collaboration and that all academic disciplines are supported in the area of outreach and management.
• Coordinate relevant employer programming for students, using project and event management skills, from brainstorming through execution, to align with institutional goals and enhancing employer and student engagement outcomes.
• You will represent our Employee Relations team at events.
• You will perform other Job responsibilities as assigned which can change at any time, with or without notice.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelors degree and 2+ years of experience in employer relations, career services, recruitment/staffing, human resources, or higher education administration.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn new systems and technologies.
• Willingness to work variations in schedule and work evening hours based on business needs.

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

Compensation

Exceptional benefits (because you’re exceptional)

You’re the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you’ll get:

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance

• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans

• 5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)

• Employer-funded retirement

• Free tuition program

• Parental leave

• Mental health and wellbeing resources