Employer Relations Manager | Academic Success & Career Center (Pullman, WA) at Washington State University

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Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: November 10, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 1482-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2 Business Title: Employer Relations Manager | Academic Success & Career Center (Pullman, WA) Employee Type: Admin. Professional Position Details: The Opportunity: Washington State University's Academic Success & Career Center is accepting applications for an Employer Relations Manager. As the Employer Relations Manager, you will be responsible for building relationships and creating awareness among corporate and community organizations with regard to the benefits of hiring Washington State University students and graduates, and of the services of the WSU Career Center. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develop and maintain close working relationships with a variety of company employers and inviting those employers to engage WSU students. Increase job postings, recruitments, and hiring activity for the university’s students and graduates. Generate increased monetary and non-monetary support for the career center; Plan, implement and evaluate Career Expo/Fairs and associated events/programs. Recruit, hire, supervise and evaluate professional and undergraduate student staff. Serve on departmental and university committees in support of the department and university’s mission, vision, and strategic plan. Additional Information: This is a full time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. This position is based in Pullman, WA , and requires a regular on-campus presence to build and maintain relationships with employers, students, faculty, and community partners. In-person attendance is expected for employer visits, career fairs, recruiting events, meetings, and other activities that support outreach and partnership development. The Employer Relations Manager position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Adjustments to an approved hybrid schedule will be made to accommodate business needs, event schedules, and institutional priorities and to ensure effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders. Monthly Salary: $4,500.00 to $4,900.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation . Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis. Commitment to higher education and student success. Demonstrated success in building and maintaining professional relationships (e.g. employers, alumni, and/or community partners). Experience planning, coordinating, and evaluating events, programs, or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. Experience recruiting, training, supervising, leading, and mentoring professional staff, student employees, or project teams. Experience promoting services, programs, or initiatives through presentations and outreach Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication s