Associate Director of Employer Relations, Los Angeles, Ca

Responsibilities and Duties

Employer Relations & Engagement

• Manage and maintain relationships with a portfolio of employers to support internship and full-time recruiting efforts.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employer inquiries, onboarding, and ongoing engagement.
• Execute targeted outreach strategies to expand employer partnerships across key industries and functions.
• Support employer retention through consistent communication, responsiveness, and high-quality service delivery.

Recruiting & Event Execution

• Lead execution of employer-facing recruiting activities including career fairs (virtual and in-person), information sessions, coffee chats, and networking events.
• Coordinate logistics including scheduling, employer preparation, student engagement, and post-event follow-up.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of recruiting programs and events.

Systems Management & Data Analytics

• Oversee daily operations of Handshake, including employer approvals, job postings, and system utilization.
• Monitor and analyze key metrics including employer engagement, job postings, student adoption, and event participation.
• Generate regular and ad hoc reports to inform strategy and improve outcomes.

Corporate Partners Program

• Support management and execution of the Corporate Partners Program, including tracking engagement, responding to partner needs, and coordinating related events.
• Ensure consistent delivery of partner benefits and a high-touch engagement experience.

Communications & Marketing

• Develop and execute employer and student communications related to recruiting activities and events.
• Maintain employer-facing web content and contribute to newsletters and marketing materials.
• Ensure messaging aligns with Marshall Career Services branding and engagement goals.

Collaboration & Team Contribution

• Partner closely with the Senior Associate Director to implement employer engagement strategies and priorities.
• Collaborate with career education teams and campus partners to align employer outreach and student opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, systems, and service delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in employer relations, university recruiting, or talent acquisition.
• Strong understanding of college recruiting trends and employer engagement strategies.
• Experience with career management platforms such as Handshake or similar systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale events and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to inform decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on relationship management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree 
• Minimum Experience: 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in employer relations, recruiting, program management, or related field. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, analyze data, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Required Documents and Additional Information

• Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents. 
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filed any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested. 

• USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions*; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events. 

Anticipated Hiring Range:

The salary range for this position is $76,442.59 - $100,145.99