Director, Employer Relations Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Director, Employer Relations
Employer
University of South Carolina
Location
Columbia, South Carolina, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 26, 2025 Apply on website

• Logo:

• Posting Number:

• STA00454PO25

• Job Family:

• Academic and Career Counseling

• Job Function:

• Career Services

• USC Market Title:

• Director, Employer Relations
• Link to

USC Market Title:

• [https://uscs.sc.edu/titles/143295](https://uscs.sc.edu/titles/143295)

• Job Level:

• M3•Managerial
  •Business Title (Internal Title):•Director, Employer Relations
  •

Campus:

• Columbia

• Work County:

• Richland

• College/Division:

• Darla Moore School of Business

• Department:

• DMSB Office of Career Mgmt (OCM)

• State Pay Band:

• 8
  •

Approved Starting Salary:

• $72,093

• Advertised Salary Range:

• $72,093
• $108,139

• Part/Full Time:

• Full Time
• Hours per

Week:

• 37.5

• Work Schedule:

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am
• 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

• Basis :

• 12 months

• Job Search Category:

• Other Professional

• About University of South Carolina:

• From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state.

More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service

• helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

• Advertised Job Summary:

• The Office of Career Management invites applications for a full-time Employer Relations Director.

This position will represent the Darla Moore School of Business to new and established partners to provide placement/internship opportunities for all Darla Moore School of Business students. Will also oversee all employer activity for all designated industry clients on campus and ensure that employers are treated in an appropriate/relevant manner. This position is responsible for developing a pipeline of full-time employment and internship opportunities for both graduate/undergraduate students and supervision of the Corporate Outreach Team.

• Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business, international business, human resources, international studies, or education preferred.

7-10 years of direct experience working in a recruitment, placement, or human resources function is highly preferred. Working knowledge of business marketplace for undergraduate and graduate students is critical. 5-7 years of supervisory experience is highly preferred. At least five years of project management experience is highly preferred. Experience in career service management in a business school, corporate career development, higher education administration, corporate recruiting, marketing and / or sales is desirable. Bilingualism or multilingualism desirable.

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, presentation skills, creativity, and the ability to work as a member of a diverse team.

Professional demeanor, tact, discretion, and good judgment in working with students, faculty, and administrative units. Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead projects from inception to implementation. Ability to manage people and resources effectively. Knowledge of the marketplace. Knowledge of US employment law. Knowledge of economies, business practices, and recruitment trends in at least one major market outside the US. Ability to work independently and self-motivate. Ability to exercise discretion and understand the operations of competitive academic programs. Ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced environment. Ability to collaborate with other units within the school as they relate to career education and placement of students. Ability to collaborate with Employer Relations team members. Willingness to solve problems and make decisions as appropriate. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

• Job Duty:

• Develop and implement long term strategy and execute focus on external outreach of the Moore School by establishing (via constant travel, phone and email) and maintaining and/or expanding current relationships with firms in assigned industry areas to meet the business needs of all corporate partners.

Outreach should support placement of all MSB students and should produce a pipeline of opportunity postings for the broader undergraduate population, and specialized masters program.

• Essential Function:

• Yes

• Percentage of Time:

• 25
  •

Job Duty:

• Develop and facilitate function specific events, showcasing new/current corporate partnerships that support the placement of all graduate and undergraduate MSB students

• Essential Function:

• Yes

• Percentage of Time:

• 10
  •

Job Duty:

• Supervise Employer Relations Team and coordinate their daily efforts to recruit key corporate clients and maintain key corporate partners. Fully utilize the Salesforce platform to grow these partnerships and drive strategic initiatives, track and assess relevant data and provide relevant reporting.

• Essential Function:

• Yes

• Percentage of Time:

• 35
  •

Job Duty:

• Assume active role within the Moore School to work with all internal departments, and all external USC offices, to assist in coordination of Employer related recruitment on campus while ensuring that Employers integrate with relevant entities to solidify all hiring needs and forming key corporate partnerships.

• Essential Function:

• Yes

• Percentage of Time:

• 10
  •

Job Duty:

• Design and oversee initiatives to drive student engagement with employer and recruiting events via text messaging social media, and annual marketing strategy.

• Essential Function:

• Yes

• Percentage of Time:

• 15
  •

Job Duty:

• Stay abreast of current recruiting best practices to include an understanding of virtual, blended and campus recruiting trends. Should also stay current in understanding technology and how it will be used in recruiting.

• Essential Function:

• Yes

• Percentage of Time:

• 5
  •

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:

• No
  •Hazardous weather category:•Non-Essential
  •

Number of Vacancies:

• 1
  •

Job Open Date:

• 06/09/2025

• Job Close Date:

• 07/24/2025

• Open Until Filled:

• No
  •Special Instructions to

Applicant:

• Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our website.

After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

• We are only accepting applications submitted by July 24, 2025.
• The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
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• Quicklink for

Posting:

• [https://uscs.sc.edu/postings/188766](https://uscs.sc.edu/postings/188766)

• EEO Statement:

• The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.