Baylor University

Job Description For Director of Employer Relations and Engagement (316114)


Positions within Baylor University exist to support the mission, which is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Position Class
1109
Job Family
General Administration
Sub-Family
Administrative Leadership
Department
School of Law (316)
FLSA Status
Exempt - Does not qualify for overtime

Leah Teague / Angela Cruseturner
The principal task of the Director of Employer Relations and Engagement is to recruit, develop, and maintain relationships with, legal employers who will interview and employ Baylor law students. The Director of Employer Relations and Engagement also will work with the Assistant Dean of Career Development to assist Baylor law students with career counseling. In addition, the Director of Employer Relations and Engagement will develop and implement new programs as necessary to further the mission of Baylor Law School.
Description Pct. of Time
Develop and maintain relationships with employers, including regular travel to prospective and current employers’ offices. Maintain an employer database and lists of employer affinity groups. Work to engage alumni in giving back through mentoring, speaking on campus, and other programs and opportunities. 35%
Oversee on-campus, non-visiting employer, and off-campus interview programs. 20%
Assist the CDO staff collect employment data and prepare employment survey responses. Analyze Baylor Law employment data and legal market data. Report findings and trends to administration, faculty, and students as appropriate. 15%
Advise students and alumni about career options, job-search strategies, and the legal market. Advise students about interview skills including appropriate professional etiquette. 10%
Work with the Assistant Dean of Career Development to develop and prepare publications to promote Baylor Law School to employers, including Docket Call, Rocket Docket, social media and enewsletters. 10%
Work with the Assistant Dean of Career Development to plan and conduct workshops and Professional Development programming. 10%
Total 100%
Functional Skills
Constituent Management
Manages accounts in a manner that ensures that constituent needs are understood and met. Builds relationships with key decision makers while showing respect for each and every person inside and outside the University. Expands reach within existing accounts and keeps track of account activities in order to respond to new developments and changes. This is in contrast to those who are unaware of constituent needs; are unsuccessful at building relationships with key decision-makers; treat some individuals in a discourteous or disrespectful manner; are unsuccessful at expanding reach within existing accounts; and/or are frequently unaware of account activity that could trigger contact and, consequently, miss opportunities.
Planning
Develops the steps necessary to accomplish long-term goals. Identifies long and short-term goals and establishes realistic plans to reach them. Allocates required resources, allows for contingencies and ensures that plans fit with the larger needs of the organization. Sets milestones to measure progress along the way. This is distinctly different from individuals who ignore long-term or short-term goals, fail to link their goals to broader initiatives, have not set realistic plans that allow for contingencies, and/or ignore the importance of milestones that could enhance motivation in the pursuit of long-term plans.
Serving as a Functional Expert
When needed, serves as an advisor regarding technical aspects of a project. Makes recommendations related to procedures and resources that may be needed. Has gained the respect and confidence of the people he/she advises. This is distinctly different from those whose advice fails to result in improving efficiency or avoiding pitfalls on projects and/or whose track record or ability to persuade others creates a lack of credibility and a lack of confidence in following any advice offered.
Operating Skills
Priority and Time management
Prioritizes tasks and manages time to ensure that deadlines are met. Plans his or her time and sticks to those plans. Prevents or manages interruptions until the highest priority tasks are accomplished. This is in contrast to those individuals who fail to prioritize tasks or are not tenacious or disciplined enough to stay focused on the highest priority aspects of the job. This tendency to lack focus or discipline results in unmet deadlines and frustrated stakeholders.
Personal Attribute
Versatility
Is able to take on a variety of different tasks and roles in the organization. Can move in a relatively seamless manner from one task or focus to another and can fill in for other team members when they are absent or are experiencing work overload. This contrasts distinctly with individuals who have a limited number of skills or who convey a strong preference to work in narrowly defined arenas. In these circumstances, the individual's actual (or preferred) lack of range and flexibility typically reduces his/her value in a team environment.
Results Oriented
Achieves results within established timelines. Understands and demonstrates that intentions, activities and results are not the same. Expects that obstacles will occur and refuses to use them as an excuse for not achieving results. This compares favorably to those who seek to justify poor results by describing intentions or activities, who get derailed by obstacles and fail to take effective steps to avoid or overcome them, and/or who frequently miss deadlines without giving a prior warning.
Relationship Skills
Relationship Building and Networking
Builds rapport and develops alliances with a broad range of people. Adjusts communication style to meet the needs of individuals at various organizational levels and to meet the needs of clients. Forms alliances by demonstrating concern and respect for others, as well as by highlighting common interests and aspirations. Leave others feeling that he/she will be a trusted ally and is careful to act in ways that reinforce that trust over time. This is in contrast with the behavior of individuals who tend to interact with a relatively narrow range of people or who fail to adjust their communication styles to accommodate others. It is also quite different than behavior that leaves the impression that the person is seeking to advance his/her own narrow agendas and interests.
Strategic Skills
Strategic Thinking
Can analyze organizational strengths and weaknesses and then combine these with knowledge of the industry, market and organization to develop long-term strategy. This is distinctly different from being unaware of organizational strengths and weaknesses and/or are being unable to combine a knowledge of the industry, market and organization in a fashion that results in a viable long-term strategy.
Instructions and guidelines define overall goals and priorities under limited supervision. This position may have the authority to commit the employer in matters that have financial impact. Advanced knowledge is required in planning and completing assignments, resolving conflicts and coordinating work with others. This position has the authority to make decisions without direction from supervisor

This position is recognized as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) at Baylor. For more details about the CSA role and responsibilities, please visit https://www.baylor.edu/risk/index.php?id=958570.

Doctoral Degree
Doctoral Degree
Juris Doctor

3 years
5 years


Prior work in law school administration

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Requirement/Condition Frequency
Work performed in a normal office environment. Constant
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to weather extremes. Occasional
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors and noise. Never
Requirement/Condition Frequency
Physical effort with some handling of light weight such as supplies or materials (0 to 15 lbs). Occasional
Physical efforts including standing, lifting and carrying light to moderately heavy materials or equipment. (15 to 50 lbs). Occasional
Physical effort such as pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, and carrying heavy objects (50 + lbs). Never
Requirement/Condition Frequency
Demands require close visual attention. Constant
Demands require prolonged mental concentration. Frequent
Requirement/Condition Frequency
Exposure to hazards that may result in some injury, lost time, or threat to one's personal health. Never
Exposure to job hazards that may result in injury, lost time, total disability or death. Never
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12/20/2019 12:44:07 PM