Employer Relations Coordinator, OPCD Employer Relations

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• General Administrative Support (30%)
  • Greeting visitors and direct them appropriately.
  • Perform data entry and maintain accurate records and databases.
  • Assist with preparing and editing documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Provide general administrative support to the Employer Relations Outreach team.
  • Assist with special projects and events as required.
    
• Event and Logistical Support (30%)
  • Assist in the full life cycle of the on-campus recruiting process, which facilitates thousands of students interviews annually.
  • Aide in the logistical and operational production of employer relations events and activities (career fairs, information sessions, interview days, etc.).
    
• Handshake System Administration (30%)
  • Review and approve new employer requests within Handshake.
  • Review and approve or decline pending job approvals to ensure the Handshake system queue is cleared on a daily basis (600-1,200 daily).
    
• Job/Internship Sourcing (10%)
  • Under the guidance of the Employer Outreach Managers, research and source new job and internship opportunities.
  • Post opportunities in Handshake on a weekly basis.

Other Functions:

• Other duties as assigned to support the Employer Relations and OPCD/MRE team achieve its goals.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Proven experience as an office assistant or in another relevant administrative role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Prior private sector experience in a business setting (i.e. technology platform, customer relationship management system, data)
• Professional industry organization involvement, expertise or certification (i.e. NCACE)
• Handshake knowledge and experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Other related software expertise

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for own work.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work primarily involves sitting/standing; communicating with others to exchange information; repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions:

• No environmental conditions.

Disclaimer:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.eduor (336) 758-4700.