Industry Outreach Specialist, STEM

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Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Student Affairs and Advising
Salary: $61,000 - $106,800
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: Student Affairs
Department: Career Services Center Dept
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
Serves as primary employer developer for one of three (3) industries: Non-Profit, Education & Government; Science & Technology; or Business & Operations. Strategically identifies prospective employers for UCR students and cultivates relationships within assigned industry. Promotes and markets the quality of the UC Riverside campus as one of rich tradition and excellence to the corporate community. Increases employer awareness of UCR students and graduates to maximize on-campus visits, employer partnerships, job postings, internships, recruiting and ultimately increase hiring by local, regional, and brand name employers. Devises methods and strategies to take existing campus partners to new levels of meaningful relationships. Works with the employment community on strategies to increase name recognition on-campus via direct and indirect recruiting activities. Works closely with the Student & College Engagement Team.

The full salary range for the Industry Outreach Specialist, STEM is $61,000 - $106,800 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $68,000.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements:
Requirements

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Required

Advanced degree in related area.

Preferred

Experience Requirements

4 - 7 years of related experience.

Required

Experience with CRM software for tracking, managing and analyzing relationships with external partners.

Preferred

Experience organizing employer engagement events, including logistics, outreach and follow-up.

Preferred

License Requirements

Valid Drivers License

Required

Special Conditions
Special

Travel

Required

Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours

Required

Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours)

Required

Minimum Requirements

Thorough knowledge of needs assessment theory, processes, and practice; workshop and program design.

Ability to design and modify computer applications to meet program needs, problem identification, presentation skills, verbal communication, written communication, and organization skills.

Ability to work with people from diverse cultures.

Demonstrated outreach skills and communication abilities. Comfort and skill in communicating with decision makers. Superb ability to build relationships.

Ability to serve as Career Center and UCR representative at on and off campus events, professional meetings and conferences. Ability to offer services that meet or exceed expectations, utilize persuasive dialog when needed and mediate potential issues before they escalate. Creativity and tenacity to drive new business within the employment community

Ability to work well under pressure, especially with the constant succession of inquiries from employers and students, with the flexibility to respond to changing priorities and fluctuating workload. Proven skills in organizing work, defining tasks, prioritizing assignments and follow through

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be effectively able to deliver information in a clear, concise and articulate manner to both students and employers. Skill in conducting presentations from small to large groups.

Strong knowledge of analyzing reports, and working with data and assessment tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling process, career coaching techniques, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques.

Knowledge of UC programs, career services, employer, alumni, and faculty needs and expectations, recruiting and staffing methods, and employment trends.

Knowledge and skill with identifying, and creating strategic partnerships with employers.

Skill developing collaborative relationships with academic departments, creating trust, and mutual support.

Demonstrated skill marketing within an academic environment.

Knowledge of evaluating the role of social media for employer and student engagement.

Knowledge of Handshake system.

Demonstrated understanding of STEM industry trends, employer expectations, and workforce needs.

Proficient in persuasive communication and negotiation, especially in converting initial contacts into long-term partnerships.

Ability to work with diverse employers and understand the cultural dynamics in a variety of STEM fields, promoting inclusivity in employer engagement efforts.


Additional Information:
Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details:
Job Description Details

General Information

Job Title
004516

Grade
Sean Gil

Supervisor

Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time

Provides guidance to departments/colleges/schools on providing resources to meet students' career needs.

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