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Employer Relations Manager

Requisition Number:

64776

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

University Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

08-Jun-2025

Date Posted:

28-May-2025

Job Summary

The Leeds School of Business encourages applications for an Employer Relations Manager! Reporting to the Assistant Director of Employer Relations, the Manager of Employer Relations is the primary liaison for student and employer requests for engagement and recruiting at Leeds. As the first point of contact for employers, this role is charged with developing and managing relationships with current and future employer partners within the management and business analytics fields, as well as furthering existing connections. This role is also responsible for seeking out and cultivating relationships with potential new recruiting partners. The Employer Relations Manager is an externally-focused member of a team that provides superior customer service to employers and works to connect them with undergraduate and graduate talent to meet their needs. The position must coordinate all employer job and internship requests, work with faculty and staff to schedule engagement opportunities, and collect and organize statistical data regarding employment opportunities for Leeds students. This person also coordinates employer visits including, but not limited to, on-campus interviews, meet and greets, office hours, and information sessions.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

At Leeds, we have an unprecedented vantage point, and while we’re located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, we’re not talking about the scenery. Set in the heart of Boulder, Colorado—one of the nation’s most vibrant business communities—Leeds offers unparalleled access to world-changing entrepreneurs, national research institutions and award-winning faculty!

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Employer Relations (ER) Management

  • Find opportunities to increase engagement and recruitment from local, regional and national companies within management and business analytics related industries.
  • Plan career related events for employers.
  • Coordinate employer activities on campus such as meet & greets, office hours, faculty lunches, panels, etc.
  • Aid in supervising room reservation system and ensure calendar is kept current.
  • Assist in volunteer and partner efforts for signature career events.
  • Explore programs and events at peer and aspirational schools to identify trends and opportunities to develop additional events.
  • Manage a limited number of new corporate partners, ensure they have a successful and strategic experience at Leeds.
  • Collaborate with campus Career Services on events and processes.

Experiential Learning

  • Responsible for scheduling student and employer support and follow-up for experiential career treks local to Denver and out of state (areas include but not limited to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin and NYC.).
  • Create, facilitate logistics, and attend career treks and other employer-related experiential learning programs.
  • Plan and implement professional workshops and events focused on experiential learning and programming.

Employer and Student Data & Communication

  • Use Salesforce and other CRM to track Employer participation on campus and facilitate coordination within Leeds to pertinent partners.
  • Create and implement processes for ongoing, consistent tracking and reporting of employer activity within Salesforce.
  • Analyze and organize data to track key metrics for employer visits, recruitment and placements. Work with the ER team to develop periodic reports to share with employers and develop suggestions to improve recruiting effectiveness.
  • Participate in the ongoing evaluation and measurement of the ER function in conjunction with the Assistant Director of ER, including the development and evaluation of annual goals and methods for tracking progress.
  • Communicate job and internship postings regularly to career advisors.
  • Communicate information about Career Fairs to employers.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination with other departments at Leeds, including Centers, Advancement, and External Relations.
  • Promote a high-quality, comprehensive experience for external partners.

What You Should Know

  • Hybrid work modality with 3 days on campus each week.
  • The approximate work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Approximately 4-5 evenings and weekend days will be required per semester.
  • This role will involve 2 weeks of travel in the fall and 2 weeks of travel in the spring.

What We Can Offer

The hiring range for this position is $57,100-65,000 annually. Relocation assistance is available within Leeds guidelines.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from an accredited institution. Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
  • One year experience in university relations, employment staffing/recruiting, career services or other related industry experience.
  • Experience working in a professional environment with senior executives and business clients.

What You Will Need

  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to influence and work well with employers, faculty, staff, and students.
  • Proven effectiveness with written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to find creative solutions and tackle problems when issues arise.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Desire to navigate multiple tech platforms (e.g. Qualtrics, Salesforce, Handshake, etc.)
  • Creativity, initiative and flexibility.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Promotes creating an inclusive environment to reflect our values and vision at Leeds.
  • Willing to work a flexible schedule to accommodate employer events, which may include nights and weekends.

What We Would Like You to Have

  • Prior experience in a university career office or on a human resources/university relations team.
  • Knowledge of various industries and their recruiting timelines.
  • Proficiency with job board management.
  • Experience using a CRM to collect, track, and analyze data.
  • Significant experience with logistics management and communication.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:
  1. A current resume. 
  2. A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.
You will not be asked to upload references at this time.
 
Please apply by June 8th, 2025 for consideration.
 
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu