Manager, Recruitment & Employer Relations
Location: Orlando- Law Campus · Type: Full time · Posted:
2026-09-09 · Reference: R0007909
The Manager, Recruitment & Employer Relations supports the strategic and
operational delivery of Career Services, with primary responsibility for
employer engagement and recruitment initiatives, career counseling for
assigned students, and pro bono/community service program administration. The
Manager identifies employer contacts, employment and experiential
opportunities for students and alumni, and coordinates recruitment programs
including On Campus Interviews and resume collections. The position also
manages key functions of BarryConnect/12Twenty, supports career programming
and employment outcomes reporting, job placement statistics and serves as a
key operational partner to the Director of Career Services & Employer
Relations.
Employer Relations, Recruitment, Opportunity Development & Social Media
Engagement
Identify law firms, government agencies, courts, public interest
organizations, corporations, alumni, and other employers to expand
employment opportunities for students and alumni.
Research, identify, invite, and follow up with prospective employers to
expand On Campus Interviewing, resume collections, job postings, career
fairs, and other recruiting opportunities.
Market Barry Law students and alumni to employers in Central Florida and
other strategic regional and national markets.
Create, maintain, audit, and expand employer contacts database and
recruiting records in BarryConnect/12Twenty.
Support the Director of Career Services and Employer Relations with
employer engagement, targeted outreach campaigns, and marketing materials
that support recruitment and placement goals.
Under the direction of the Director of Career Services and Employer
Relations, create and manage social media content development and
engagement for outlets such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Career Counseling & Student Professional Development
Provide individual and group career counseling to assigned students, with
primary responsibility for second year (2L) students, regarding career
exploration, job-search strategy, networking, professional development,
and employment preparation.
Review resumes, cover letters, and other application materials; conduct
mock interviews; and provide individualized feedback on interviewing,
networking, and job-search techniques.
Develop short- and long-term action plans with students and provide
appropriate follow-up and accountability.
Remain current on legal-market trends, recruiting practices, and
applicable NALP guidance and translate relevant information into practical
student advising.
Collaborate with the Director of Career Services and Employer Relations to
ensure continuity of career advising across the student lifecycle and
refer complex or specialized matters to the Director appropriate.
Pro Bono & Community Service Program Administration
Identify and maintain approved legal and community organizations database
to expand pro bono, public service, and community service opportunities
for students.
Maintain and routinely audit approved provider and opportunity databases
and student-facing resource lists to ensure information is current,
accurate, appropriately categorized, and accessible.
Research and develop new opportunities consistent with School of Law
requirements and departmental priorities.
Coordinate updates with participating organizations and support student
questions regarding available opportunities and established
submission/approval processes.
Assist with pro bono and public interest programming, fairs, outreach
initiatives, and related communications.
Recruitment Programs, Career Programming & Networking Events
Supports the Director of Career Services and Employer Relations with
professionalism programs that support students and alumni with career
planning and job-search efforts.
Coordinate with the Director of Career Services and Employer Relations to
develop career-path, professionalism, and job-search programming for
students and alumni, including private sector, public sector, judicial,
public interest, and non-traditional career pathways.
Under the direction of the Director of Career Services and Employer
Relations, plan and execute On Campus Interviews, resume collection
programs, career fairs, employer information sessions, panels, workshops,
and networking events throughout the year.
Coordinate program logistics, communications, employer participation,
student preparation, and post-event follow-up.
Evaluate programming and recruiting initiatives and recommend improvements
based on participation, outcomes, and stakeholder feedback.
Identify off-campus and community-based networking opportunities that
strengthen employer and alumni relationships.
Research and identify student professional development opportunities
BarryConnect/12Twenty & Career Services Systems Administration
Manage assigned daily functions of BarryConnect/12Twenty and serve as a
departmental point of contact for system operations and vendor support.
Maintain job database and process employer registrations, job postings,
on-campus interview sessions, resume collections, and related recruiting
workflows.
Promote BarryConnect/12Twenty to students, alumni, and employers and
support effective user adoption.
Remain current on platform features and changes; assist with staff
training, documentation, data integrity, and continuous process
improvement.
Support approved digital communications and project-management tools used
by Career Services.
Data, Reporting & Employment Outcomes
Assist the Director of Career Services and Employer Relations with
maintaining data integrity across Career Services systems and records.
Support employment outcomes reporting, including at-graduation and 9-month
post-graduation surveys and related reconciliation activities.
Compile and analyze program, employer, student engagement, and placement
data to inform departmental planning and continuous improvement.
In collaboration with the Director of Career Services and Employer
Relations, coordinate and review assigned work of student office
assistants and/or student employees in support of Career Services
priorities.
Maintain organized operational records, templates, Standard Operating
Procedures, and shared departmental resources for assigned areas.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of
Career Services and Employer Relations in support of departmental and
School of Law priorities.
Department Operations & Other Duties
In collaboration with the Director of Career Services and Employer
Relations, coordinate and review assigned work of student office
assistants and/or student employees in support of Career Services
priorities.
Maintain organized operational records, templates, Standard Operating
Procedures, and shared departmental resources for assigned areas.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of
Career Services and Employer Relations in support of departmental and
School of Law priorities.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree Required – Field of study: Business Administration,
Communications, Human Resources, Counseling, Legal Studies, or a closely
related field. (Preferred)
Master's Degree - preferred Field of study: Higher Education
Administration, Student Affairs, or another closely related field.
(Preferred)
3-5 years previous experience
Relevant experience in student affairs, career services, employer
relations, recruiting/talent acquisition, workforce development, student
professional development, higher education, legal recruiting, or a closely
related field strongly preferred.
Previous advising, coaching, teaching, guidance, or counseling experience
preferred. Previous higher education experience preferred. A J.D. is not
required.
Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-
time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance,
retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance
initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and
training and development.
Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and
inclusive work environment.
