Assistant Director for Employer Relations: Outreach and Development
- University of Idaho
- Moscow, ID, USA
- Oct 31, 2026
Job Description
Assistant Director for Employer Relations: Outreach and Development
University of Idaho
Appointment Information
Working Title: Assistant Director for Employer Relations: Outreach and Development
Division/College: 3964-SEM Strategic Enrollment Management
Department: 615-SEM Career Services
Location: Moscow
FTE: 1
Advertising Pay Range: $55,000 or higher depending on education and experience
Is this position contingent on work and/or funding: False
FLSA Status: Exempt
Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year
Position Overview:
Serving on the Career Services Leadership Team, the Assistant Director for Employer Relations: Outreach and Development is responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships with state, regional, national, and international employers to increase internships, professional experiences, graduate school, and career opportunities for UI students and graduates.
The Assistant Director works with the Career Services Director, Employer Relations staff, and UI branch center directors to accomplish the following, aligning this work with the workforce and educational needs of Idaho's employers and students:
- Create and implement a plan for relationship-building with employers in Idaho and the Northwest that offer professional experiences, graduate school pathways, and career positions related to UI majors and degree programs
- Develop and implement strategies to increase connections and networking opportunities between students and employers
- Assist employers in expanding their internship programs and accessing qualified internship candidates
The Assistant Director also leads the department's fundraising and development efforts through Career Services' Distinguished Employer Partnership Program (DEP), and leads the department's assessment plan by collecting employer outreach data and writing reports and recommendations based on that data.
Required Experience:
- Two years professional experience working in recruitment, human resources, talent management or other related experience
- One year of professional experience in event planning or development/fundraising
- Experience with program planning and implementation
- Experience providing presentations to small and large groups
Required Education:
- Bachelors degree
Required Other:
- Must be eligible for membership in relevant professional organizations
- Ability to work nonstandard hours including a flexible schedule during select mornings, evenings and weekends to address event needs
- Ability to travel regionally, in-state and out-of-state on a periodic basis
Additional Preferred:
Education:
- Master's degree
Experience:
- Professional work experience in a university career services office or employer relations role
- Managing career services database systems (i.e. Handshake, Symplicity, 12Twenty, CSO, or other job search databases)
- Technical/computer experience, including the experience using software such as Access, Excel, video conferencing programs (Zoom) and on-line survey programs (Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, etc.
- Developing a process for assessment, collecting/analyzing data, and preparing reports and recommendations
Skills/knowledge/Ability to:
- Demonstrated past success in development/fundraising efforts
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently to complete tasks
- Strong organization skills
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
none
Posting Information
Open Until Filled: True
Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before September 17, 2026 will receive priority consideration.
Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/applicant-resources. Click on the Applicant Documents drop down for a letter of qualifications template.
If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to the search coordinator at eschirmer@uidaho.edu
Visa Sponsorship: No
Degree Requirement Timeline: Degree required at time of hire
To apply, please visit: https://careers.uidaho.edu/jobs/assistant-director-for-employer-relations-outreach-and-development-moscow-idaho-united-states
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Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes core benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, as well as retirement and other exciting supplemental benefits that enhance the employment experience and life at U of I.
Work/Life Balance
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Employee Assistance Plan: Benefit Services offers a robust employee assistance program that is free and confidential. It provides eligible employees and their families with the opportunity to discuss personal problems with a professional counselor, receive unlimited telephone and Internet access to resource and referral information and obtain other self-help information.
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Time Away from Work: The university offers a generous paid time off package for benefit-eligible employees, as well as 12 paid holidays a year.
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Lactation Rooms: Designated locations across campus offer private rooms and resources for mothers to breastfeed or pump.
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About the area
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