Community Relations Specialist

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package including outstanding education assistance programs. To learn more about Herzing University and our values, visit us at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FusbVnks_YQ

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Associate degree, bachelor's degree preferred.
• One to three years of experience in event planning, recruitment, community engagement or related experience preferred.
• Experience in employer outreach, sales or networking preferred.

Responsibilities (not an all-inclusive list):

• Attend community outreach events and other special events to enhance the brand and reputation of Herzing University and obtain student inquiries.
• Create and distribute communications to internal and external stakeholders to promote university-hosted activities and community events.
• Respond to inquiries from community members and other interested parties, coordinating with appropriate spokespeople or information sources when necessary.
• Collaborate with the marketing and social media teams to promote campus and community events, boosting awareness and supporting the university's brand.
• Partner with the Senior Director of Community Relations to standardize processes for building and maintaining relationships with clinical partners, employers, and community organizations.
• Partner with Admissions and marketing teams to promote events and activities through social media and other channels.
• Some responsibility in employer outreach and territory building.
• Reach out and initiate communication for presentations to employers and execute presentations on own.
• May plan and lead events on campus or in conjunction with partners.

Some travel will be required. Typical schedule will be Monday through Friday with occassional weekends or evenings.

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.