Recruiting Assistant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work and communicate with diverse groups of people
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the team, applying judgment and logic
• Knowledge of working technology including Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to ask questions when things seem amiss
• Team-oriented: Willingness to be collaborative, flexible, and interested in helping others

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Excellent writing skills
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Highly organized and manage time effectively
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

DUTIES: The Recruiting Assistant is part of the Career Services team, housed in the Advising, Retention and Career Center and the Division of Enrollment Management. The position is crucial to developing a comprehensive employer recruiting communication strategy, to cultivate key partnerships and a network of professionals.

• Serve as point of contact for perspective employers providing advice and information about recruitment, engagement, hiring students, and addressing their needs. Answer phone calls and emails from students, employers, faculty, and staff, guiding them to the correct resource. Make referrals to appropriate campus offices as needed. 
• Schedule logistics and secure resources for on-campus recruiting activities such as career fairs, alumni panels, and networking events
• Proactively develops relationships and working knowledge of relevant industries.
• Provides students with information about internship opportunities, career planning, and/or employment opportunities, and coaches students through the application process and using Handshake.
• Participates in the campus-wide career services community providing input to leadership regarding the development of programs offered by the school.
• Strives to create a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
• Assists with the collection of annual graduate employment/continuing education data by contacting graduates, entering data, and searching social media profiles to aid in the collection associated with the First Destination Report
• Assist with planning and implementing career events such as career fairs and alumni panels, as directed by the Employer Relations Manager
• Provides general administrative support to employers, students, and colleagues as appropriate
• Offer scheduling and reporting support to the Director of Career Services in relation to the Employer Partners Program

THE UNIT: The Advising, Retention and Career Center consists of 40+ staff members dedicated to effective campuswide academic and career advising practices and initiatives. The center consists of Academic Advising, The Office of Career Services, and Orientation Programs. Our staff partner with faculty advisors from the four colleges to provide our students with a holistic advising approach.

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 11,500 students and 1,400 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/why-uwec/ .

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/.You must create an account and login before you can apply.  If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login."  Click the link to the Career Services: Recruiting Assistant position (Job ID # 19319) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically.  Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed.  Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three references.

Any questions related to this position can be directed to Staci Heidtke@ heidtksl@uwec.edu

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by February 9, 2023. However, screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. Visit Campus Security and Fire Report. Also visit our Campus Security Authority(CSA) policy.

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer dedicated to enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The University reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).