San Marcos, TX Texas State University Employer Partnership Strategist Posting Number:

2027029

Location:

San Marcos Department:

Career Services Recruitment Type:

Open Recruiting Job Type:

Full-Time Monthly Salary:

$5,000.00-$5,416.66

Job Category:

Exempt Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or advanced degree in business administration, management, marketing, communications, higher education, human resources, public relations, or a related field. Professional experience in employer relations, business development, recruiting, talent acquisition, sales, corporate outreach, workforce development, or partnership cultivation. Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Ability to travel regularly for employer visits, networking events, conferences, and other business-related activities, some of which may include overnight stays.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience building and maintaining relationships with external organizations, employers, clients, customers, community partners, or industry representatives. Knowledge of employer recruiting practices, workforce development trends, and talent acquisition strategies. Familiarity with higher education, career services, experiential learning, including internships, and cooperative education. Demonstrated ability to initiate outreach, develop professional relationships, and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders. Experience using customer relationship management (CRM) systems, recruitment platforms, or databases to manage partnerships and track engagement activities. Demonstrated experience presenting to professional audiences, facilitating meetings, or representing an organization at networking and industry events. Experience developing outreach strategies, managing projects, and coordinating multiple initiatives simultaneously. The Employer Partnership Specialist is responsible for developing, cultivating, and maintaining strategic partnerships with employers, industry leaders, and community organizations. Through outreach, relationship management, and business development efforts, the position connects employers with university talent, recruiting opportunities, academic programs, and experiential learning initiatives while advancing mutual goals and strengthening workforce engagement.

Job Duties:

Develop, cultivate, and manage strategic relationships with employers, industry partners, community organizations, chambers of commerce, and other external stakeholders. Identify and pursue new employer partnership opportunities through targeted outreach, networking, and business development strategies aligned with employer needs and university priorities. Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned employer partners, providing consultative support and connecting employers with Texas State student and alumni talent, academic programs, recruiting opportunities, internships, and experiential learning. Build and maintain knowledge of workforce needs, hiring trends, labor market conditions, and emerging skills to identify opportunities and inform Career Services strategy. Represent Texas State University and Career Services at employer meetings, conferences, professional associations, chamber events, networking activities, and other external engagements. Develop and support employer programs, career fairs, networking events, and recruiting initiatives that strengthen employer relationships and expand opportunities for students. Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, alumni, advancement, and Career Services staff to facilitate meaningful employer connections and develop mutually beneficial partnerships, including sponsorship opportunities. Maintain accurate employer relationship and engagement data, track partnership outcomes, and use data and employer feedback to evaluate and improve engagement strategies. Additional Information to

Applicants:

Job Open Date:

09/23/2026

Job Close Date:

10/18/2026

Open Until Filled:

No Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Normal Work Hours Start:

8:00

AM Normal Work Hours End:

5:00

PM Posting Notices:

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Quicklink:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58490 ""> https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58490 For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9849109 ""> https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58490 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year. Why work @ Texas State?

Amazing health insurance:

various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

Generous paid time off:

vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!

Excellent work life balance resources:

mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation. je-900ef7043e934ef392881e9bdf00ccd4