Business and Industry Liaison (Revised)

Note: This position is funded through an external grant. Continued employment beyond the fiscal year is contingent upon continued funding.

Position Summary:

The Business and Industry Liaison for the Guiding Pathways to STEM (GPS) bridges current and former students of ENMU-Roswell with the business and industry community of Southeastern New Mexico. This position works with businesses and industries to create partnerships that meet business and industry needs, and the work opportunity needs of our ENMU-Roswell students in all STEM fields. This position will work with ENMU-Roswell students to help with job internships, apprenticeships, and job placement. The Liaison will work with current business and industry advisory councils to advise ENMU-Roswell on employer's needs and establish new advisory councils where needed. Collaboration with the GPS Team members especially the Career and Transfer Coordinator is essential. The Liaison will work with all areas of ENMU-Roswell, including academic programs and community workforce opportunities. This position reports to the GPS Activity Director and Program Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in the development, implementation, evaluation, coordination, and supervision of GPS internships, apprenticeships, and job placement program.
• Develop and present materials used for business and industry recruitment or college programs to faculty, staff, students, local high schools, and communities.
• Work with the Career and Transfer Coordinator in advising, career assessments, student placement, resume coaching, student transfers, and data collection.
• Assist with Co-Curricular activities as part of the GPS retention and graduation efforts.
• Work with GPS team members to promote ENMU-Roswell initiatives for student recruitment, retention, graduation, career placement, and Transfer for all Guided Pathways.
• Establish employer advisory boards for the advisement, development, and implementation of ENMU-Roswell programs.
• Promote a customer service focused environment to respond to stakeholders needs.
• Data collection and collaboration with ENMUR Institutional Effectiveness office.
• Compile information for reports on student engagement and success.
• Work with GPS Activity Director and AVPs to ensure STEM-related grant objectives are met.
• Integrate developmental efforts with other ENMUR initiatives.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operation Leadership, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in business and industry settings.
• Experience in business and industry recruiting, training, and operations.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Operation Leadership, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in business and industry settings.
• Successful experience in business and industry recruiting, on-boarding, training, and assessing programs.

• Work is typically performed during regular business hours, with occasional evening and weekend hours required to meet deadlines.
• The position is primarily sedentary, but may occasionally require exerting up to 25 pounds of force. It may also involve frequent or constant exertion of a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:
Letter of Interest

Resume / Curriculum vitae

Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)

Transcripts Official or Unofficial. (Scanned/PDF transcripts required if being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications; Copy and Paste transcripts will not be considered.)

ENMU-R is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 624-7412. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to Frances Dubiel at frances.dubiel@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or e-mail HR@roswell.enmu.edu

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS