Recruiting/Employer Relations Intern

1.   Employer Relations: Serve as a member of the Employer Relations Team at the Pomerantz Career Center and assist in ensuring The University of Iowa is the school of choice for organizations hiring college students.

2.   On-Campus/Virtual Recruiting: Assist in the management of the day-to-day operations of the on-campus/virtual recruiting program which includes 4,000-7,000 interviews and 5-7 career fairs per year.

3.   Handshake: Partner with Employer Team to update the Handshake database and answer student and employer questions on the system.

·        Professionally communicate virtually/directly with employers who visit campus for recruiting events, students who have questions about the Handshake database, and with other staff in the Pomerantz Career Center.

·        Prepare interview packets and interview suites for employers recruiting on campus and ensure all their requests are being met.

·        Assist in the management of the day-to-day operations of the on-campus/virtual recruiting program which includes 4,000-7,000 interviews and 5-7 career fairs per year.

·        Assist up to an average of 300 employers recruiting on campus or virtually

·        Attend campus events which could include information sessions, career fairs, volunteer fairs, and classroom presentations.

·        Update the Handshake database by removing duplicate students and employers, double-checking contact information, approving jobs & internships, and removing outdated information.

·        Track/report overall count of interviews that take place on campus or virtually in Excel.

·        Send post-interview surveys to employers and students after their on-campus interview.

·        Attend weekly meetings with supervisor(s) to discuss upcoming week interviews and possible projects to work on.

·        Represent the Pomerantz Career Center and programs while on-campus.

·        Collaborate with another employer relations intern to complete all the above job responsibilities and provide coverage on hours required.

·        Present information to students regarding how to utilize the Handshake database if asked.

·        Other duties and special projects as assigned.

·        Must be able to devote a minimum of 9-10 hours a week to the role, hours primarily early morning and afternoon/early evening (on occasion).

·        Must be willing to start at 7:30 am daily or 7:00 am for special events and be open to representing the PCC at night events if needed/asked.

·        Must be willing to work until 5:30 pm or 6:00 pm during heavy recruiting season (Sept. & Feb).

·        Must be able to communicate effectively and be comfortable speaking in front of groups.

·        Must be able to commit to the role a minimum of 1 academic year.

·        Business casual dress required.

·        If interested, please apply online through Handshake. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sara Burden at 319-335-1023 or sara-burden@uiowa.edu. Deadline to apply is: Friday, March 3rd, 2023. Interviews will be held after spring break or early April.

·        Must be able to attend work in-person unless deemed necessary by the university or PCC due to Covid-10

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu.