Employer Outreach & Career Services Specialist (Remote)

Career EDGE is a fully integrated career readiness and case management software system supporting workforce and education entities. Our goal is to achieve sustained employment for career seekers, employers, and the communities we serve. **Title: Employer Outreach \& Career Services Specialist** **Employment: Part Time** **Reports to: Program Manager** **Rate: $27 \- $30/hour** A massive part of this role isn't just getting alumni job\-ready \- it's actively bringing the jobs to them. As our Employer Outreach \& Placement Specialist, you will serve as the crucial link between eager, qualified college graduates and companies looking for talent. You will spend your days hunting for open roles, building relationships with hiring managers, and advocating for our alumni pool. This isn't a passive advisory role; it's an active matchmaking position where you will source leads, pitch candidates, and open doors that accelerate our graduates' careers. You will actively engage with our recent graduates and alumni via multi\-channel outreach, schedule 1:1 coaching sessions, and bridge the gap between talent and opportunity by building relationships with potential employers. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in Placement and Outreach Services and a relentless drive to see alumni succeed. ### **Key Responsibilities** **Alumni Engagement \& Multi\-Channel Outreach** * Execute proactive outreach campaigns to recent graduates and alumni using email, phone, and text message to drive engagement with Career Services. * Maintain an active pipeline of unplaced alumni, consistently re\-engaging them to understand their career goals and employment status. * Track and document all outreach efforts, touchpoints, and engagement metrics. **Employer Outreach \& Placement Services** * Actively source and connect with potential employers to identify open roles, internships, and hiring needs that align with our alumni pool. * Act as a "matchmaker" by pitching qualified alumni directly to hiring managers and facilitating interviews. * Stay informed of industry hiring trends to provide relevant, actionable market insights to job seekers. ### **Qualifications \& Requirements** **Minimum Requirements:** * **Experience:** Minimum of 2–3 years of direct experience within a **Career Services** department, workforce development, university, or technical staffing environment. * **Tech Stack Proficiency:** Hands\-on experience using **Handshake**, **HubSpot** (or a similar CRM), and the **Google Suite** (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Meet). * **Communication Skills:** Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills \- specifically the ability to text and cold\-call alumni and employers with high energy and professionalism. **Preferred (But Not Required):** * Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC), Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), or equivalent industry certification. * Experience building and scaling employer par