Assistant Director Employer Relations, College of Law

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

Assist College of Law’s activities in conducting employer outreach and relationship management to achieve the College and Center for Professional Development’s placement goals.

• Conduct employer outreach with the goal of increasing employment and practice-based opportunities for law students.  Participate in activities that establish new and strengthen existing employer partnerships. 
• Assist with planning and implementation of the On-Campus Interview Program and other career events.
• Maintain the Center’s Contact Management System (CMS) including job postings and employer, student and alumni contacts. 
• Enter and monitor employment data collection for reporting to external program accreditation, ranking, industry bodies, and the university. 
• Generate CMS data reports responding to College program compliance.  
• Maintain effective communication with employers, students and academic personnel within the College and university.
• Periodically conduct employer needs assessment with the purpose of strengthening recruitment for students.
• Participate in professional development activities to ensure professional growth needed to adequately meet the position needs.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

• Three (3) years of relevant experience. 
• Professional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to working with a diverse population of students, employers and staff.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to deliver programs and services in a recruitment, human resources, legal practice, or higher education environment. 
• Project management experience related to events, trainings or workshops.
• Knowledge of legal practice settings and industry employment practices. 
• Experience managing or working with a Contact Management System (CMS), e.g., Simplicity or 12twenty.
• Client relationship management experience, including establishing and maintaining positive client relationships through communication planning, events or conferences. 

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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