Associate Director, Employer Relations

Posting Details

This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA).

Posting Details

Benefits of Working at UNCW

At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.

Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life-creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

As a member of the Seahawk community, you'll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.

Hiring Range $75,000 - $88,000 Working Title Associate Director, Employer Relations External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40186 Vacancy Number E1580 Position Number 1437 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Home Department Career Center - 40020 Division Student Affairs - 40 Division Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Associate Director for Employer Relations:

• Leads the design and implementation of an employer development strategic plan to increase internship and employment opportunities for students and alumni.
• Identifies and recruits representatives for employer events.
• Provides leadership for developing, implementing and refining employer programs and events such as job fairs, etiquette dinners, information sessions, on-campus recruiting, classroom presentations, industry panels, site visits and networking events that will expose students to the wide range of post-graduate employment options.
• Strengthens the recruitment pipeline of employers through innovative techniques; market recruiting and employment services to employers, students and alumni, including the development of appropriate marketing materials.
• Leads the Employer Advisory Board which consists of representatives from external companies/organizations spanning a wide variety of industries.
• Develops and maintains effective contact with business, industry, and government employers in order to support and expand opportunities for internships and full time employment for UNCW students and alumni.
• Collaborates with academic units, faculty and staff to design programs and services which meet employers' and students' needs.
• Serves as a part of the Senior Leadership Team and supervises the Employer Relations staff.
• Collaborate and coordinate efforts with staff of Chancellor's office, Alumni Relations, University Advancement, QENO, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, area SHRM chapters, regional Chambers of Commerce, and other campus, community and business network groups.
• Provides detailed reports on Employer Relations Team initiatives.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master's degree.

The successful candidate also must exhibit:

• Strong teamwork, organizational, program development and interpersonal skills
• Competency to assess, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• In-depth understanding and application of best practices in collegiate career services, career trends, workplace changes, impacts of technology and social media.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with employer/contact management systems such as Handshake, Microsoft Office suite, and internet research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills appropriate for small and large audiences.
• Skills in strategic planning and data analysis, supporting an ability to make complex, independent decisions and programmatic recommendations.
• Ability to travel and work non-standards hours, including some nights and weekends.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Master's degree with emphasis in business management, human resources, communications, higher education, career development or related field.
• Corporate recruiting experience and/or collegiate employer development experience.

Required Certifications or Licensures Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNCW Career Center is a comprehensive career development and resource center dedicated to empowering students and alumni as active participants in their own career development. Compelling programs and services help students as they explore their academic and career options, gain experience and evaluate their options, and engage with the worlds of work and graduate education.

College/School Information University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings Special Notes to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position.

Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Months Per Year 12 Months FTE 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions Job Posting Date 07/28/2026 Posting Close Date 08/18/2026

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2026)

• UNCW Website

• UNCW LinkedIn Page

• UNCW X Account (formerly Twitter)

• UNCW Employee Referral

• UNCW Instagram Account (UNCW_jobs)

• UNCW Job Alert

• Chronical of Higher Education

• Glassdoor

• Higher Ed Jobs

• Indeed

• Inside Higher Ed

• North Carolina Job Network

• Craigslist

• Career Events/Job Fairs

• Billboards/Marquee

• Other

• • If you selected "Other" to the question above, please explain how you found out about this opportunity. Enter N/A if not applicable.

(Open Ended Question)