Assistant - Employer Relations

Assistant - Employer Relations

Salary

$16.47 - $19.37 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

FY2706635

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Career and Internship Center

Opening Date

10/06/2026

Closing Date

10/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

• Description
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Position Announcement

At Utah Valley University, youll play an important role in helping students gain meaningful work experience while building connections with employers throughout the community. This position offers the opportunity to support student success by connecting students with off-campus employment opportunities, assisting employers with recruiting efforts, and contributing to programs that help students develop professionally while funding their education.

The role provides a dynamic mix of relationship building, event coordination, customer service, and data tracking. Youll work closely with employers, students, and university partners, gaining experience in career development, workforce engagement, and higher education operations. If you enjoy helping people, organizing projects, and creating positive experiences for others, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a direct impact on student employment and career readiness.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Connects with employers through email, telephone, virtual visits, or on-campus visits to promote Career & Internship Center CIC services to UVU students with the intent to increase part-time job opportunities off campus.
• Assists Employer Relations Manager in preparing for and conducting Employer Relations functions for all virtual and on-campus recruiting events for groups of employers: Career & Internship Fairs, STEM Fairs, Part-Time Student Job Fairs, and other recruiting opportunities and individual employers Lunch & Networking, Information Sessions, Super Events, and other recruiting opportunities.
• Provides employer assistance in the use of the UVU recruiting platform, Handshake. This involves assisting employers in setting up user accounts, posting positions, preparing for recruiting events, and problem-solving. Answers questions and solves issues for employers. Assists in ensuring recruiters on campus follow the On Campus Recruiting Protocols. Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Heads the tracking of job offers and placement of students in part-time positions for grant purposes. Other duties as assigned by the Employer Relations Manager.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate's degree plus one year of experience related to the Summary of Duties; OR any combination of education and experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling three years.

For Example:

• An associates degree and one year of related work experience.
• OR one year of college coursework (30 college credits) and two years of related experience.
• OR two years of college coursework (60 college credits) and one year of related experience.
• OR three years of college coursework (90 college credits).
• OR three years of directly related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional at using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Understanding of and previous use of Handshake.
• Understanding of and interest in recruiting trends.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills. Exceptional organizational skills.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Must be able to problem-solve.
• Proficiency preferred in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Publisher, etc.
• Proficiency with Outlook preferred.
• Communication and office skills.

Skills

• Exceptional level of professionalism and ability to interact with recruiters and other business representatives.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, particularly business email and telephone communications.
• High level of professionalism and ability to interact with recruiters and other business representatives.
• Self-starter, able to work well without supervision.
• Extremely organized and able to work well with deadlines.
• Time Management skills and exceptional multitasking skills.
• Comfortable on the computer using Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Abilities

• Must be very dependable and able to work specific hours during the day.
• Periodic flexibility with hours needed when recruiting events are held.
• Able to work well as a team and willing to assist others.
• Able to learn quickly but willing to ask questions.
• Ability to follow written and oral procedures and instructions.
• Ability to build professional relationships with current and potential employers
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities.
• Strong ability to pivot with projects as needed.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:

• Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)

• Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness

• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

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Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position as outlined? Summary of Duties; OR any combination of education and experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling three years. FOR EXAMPLE: • An associates degree and one year of related work experience. • OR one year of college coursework (30 college credits) and two years of related experience. • OR two years of college coursework (60 college credits) and one year of related experience. • OR three years of college coursework (90 college credits). • OR three years of directly related work experience.

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

03

How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• <1
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8+

04

Do you have advanced experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook in a professional or academic setting?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience using Handshake or a similar recruiting, career services, or applicant tracking platform?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have strong written and verbal communication skills and experience communicating professionally with students, employers, customers, or other stakeholders?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience managing multiple priorities, solving problems independently, and maintaining organized records or projects?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu