Job Summary

Under general supervision and in collaboration with the broader Employer Engagement Team, the Employer Engagement Specialist (EES) is responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships with employers to create high-quality internship and career opportunities for SJSU students. The EES researches and identifies prospective employers that align with students’ academic backgrounds, interests, and skills, and engages them to build partnerships that expand employment pipelines and career experiences. This position coordinates employer connection events, fosters funding partnerships, and ensures employer participation aligns with university and CSU policies. Additionally, the Employer Engagement Specialist assesses employer needs to guide them toward appropriate on-campus recruiting and educational programming opportunities, supports implementation of career outcomes surveys, and monitors compliance with EEO, ADA, and SJSU Career Center standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute outreach strategies to initiate and strengthen relationships with target employers and industry channels
• Review and approve employer and job postings in SJSU Handshake; oversee student assistants in posting review
• Consult with employers to identify talent needs and promote SJSU student recruitment opportunities
• Plan, promote, and execute employer recruiting and networking events, including boutique career fairs and information sessions
• Support on-campus interviews and career connection events
• Research employment market trends and develop strategies to engage new employers
• Maintain CRM systems to track employer engagement and measure outreach effectiveness
• Collaborate with Career Center staff to support student preparation for employer interactions
• Generate funds through employer partnerships to support programming and student career readiness efforts
• Participate in departmental meetings, campus events, and professional development activities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the standards and practices of early career recruiting
• Knowledge of early career employment trends
• Ability to develop a marketing plan based on research and market segment identification, and including targeted outreach strategies
• Knowledge of promotion/marketing techniques, including strong public relations skills
• Survey development, execution, validation, analysis and basic statistical reporting
• Knowledge of event management
• Basic skills in project management, including establishing basic project charters, milestones, schedules and team responsibilities
• Ability to interpret and apply project requirements; gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to present clear and concise information in verbal and written formats
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to design presentations for a diversity of constituencies, from students to all levels of employers and types of organizations
• Knowledge of software applications including the MS Office suite
• Skilled in use of social networking resources such as LinkedIn and internet job search sites
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees, employers and external agencies

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training
• Two (2) years of administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, hospitality, human resources, or a related subject
• Two (2) years of experience in human resources or career development involving marketing/sales, recruitment, college relations, or talent development

Compensation

Classification: Administrative Analyst/Specialist – Exempt I
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,823/month (Step 5)
CSU Salary Range: $5,274/month - $7,684/month (Step 1 – Step 20)

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: November 19, 2025 through January 4, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu.

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.