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Employer Relations Consultant

🇺🇸 Washington, District Of Columbia 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $59K - $97K 💻 Career Services 🗓️ September 20th, 2026
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George Washington University is hiring an Employer Relations Consultant to help the School of Business's F. David Fowler Career Center connect employers directly with GWSB students. The role runs end-to-end employer engagement, from initial recruiting consultations through on-campus event delivery and outcome reporting.

Highlights
  • Consults with employers and alumni to build customized recruiting plans that match GWSB student talent to hiring needs.
  • Coordinates day-to-day employer activity, from initiating new contacts to scheduling and updating existing accounts.
  • Hosts and monitors on-campus employer events, ensuring what the posting calls 'red carpet' service throughout.
  • Manages marketing and branding efforts that promote employer events to students.
  • Publishes weekly newsletters covering on-campus recruiting updates for the student body.
  • Tracks and reports statistics on student employment outcomes to support career center metrics.
  • Delivers career development programs, workshops, and classes that build students' foundational job-search skills.
  • Cultivates relationships with industry-specific contacts to expand the career center's employer network.

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Employer Relations Consultant
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Posting Details
 I. JOB OVERVIEW 
Job Description Summary:  | It is the academic mission of the George Washington University’s School of Business (GWSB) to be a preeminent business school recognized for scholarly research, teaching excellence, innovative curricula and focus on the responsible management of organizations in the global environment. The mission of the F. David Fowler Career Center is to increase the number of business school students obtaining quality employment after graduation. In support of that mission, F. David Fowler Center is seeking an Employer Relations Consultant. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Employer Development Services. The Employer Relations Consultant works closely with employers who want to engage with GWSB talent. The primary focus of this position is to work with employers and alumni in all aspects of the employment relationship to facilitate the employment of GWSB students.

This position provides employer and alumni introductions to students to help them become market- and employer-ready. This position does not typically have direct reports but may schedule, train and supervise temporary staff or student workers. The core responsibility of this role is to provide employer introductions to students.. The position assists with the collection and reporting of statistics on student employment outcomes. Additional responsibilities include providing relevant market insight to students, participating in career services events, and creating, developing, and maintaining relationships with industry-specific contacts. This position also plays an integral role in developing, delivering, and managing career development programs, workshops and classes to build foundational career skills of students. This role works with employers in all aspects of the employment relationship to facilitate the employment of students.

Key responsibilities are:

Consults with employers and alumni to determine the best recruiting plan for their unique needs. Coordinates day to day employer activities (initiating new contacts, updating, scheduling and providing information to existing employers; coordinating with internal and external organizations to facilitate employer and career center needs). Coordinates marketing and branding to promote employer events to students. Hosts and monitors employer events to ensure employers receive “red carpet” service. Ensures the posting and advertising for jobs & events with career coaches, student leaders, professors and web-based resources. Creates and disseminates weekly newsletters containing on-campus recruiting updates. Fosters relationships and collaborates with peers and colleagues, internal and external to the Fowler Career Center. Facilitates the engagement of prospective employers with student organizations. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
In addition to base compensation, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including, health, retirement, tuition, time off and wellbeing programs. Learn more at https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
Minimum Qualifications:  | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:  |
Preferred Qualifications:  | 2 years of experience in hospitality, sales, events, and/or customer service preferred. Experience with database management (Symplicity, Salesforce, Resource Scheduler, etc.). Understands the importance of timely, high quality customer service and enjoys making connections. Strong organizational and time management skills. Enjoys working with diverse populations and building relationships. Able to manage multiple tasks effectively to meet deadlines to successfully facilitate campus events during recruiting season. Professional demeanor and diplomacy.
Hiring Range  | $58,992.50 - $97,373.72
GW Staff Approach to Pay  | How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
 Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

 II. JOB DETAILS 
Campus Location:  | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:  | School of Business (SB)
Family  | Student Affairs
Sub-Family  | Career Services
Stream  | Individual Contributor
Level  | Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:  | Full-Time
Hours Per Week:  | 40+
Work Schedule:  | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, some nights and weekends
Will this job require the employee to work on site?  | Yes
Employee Onsite Status  | Hybrid
Telework:  | Yes
Required Background Check:  | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:  | Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?  | No
Posting Number:  | S014470
Job Open Date:  | 09/16/2026
Job Close Date:  |
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:  |
Background Screening  | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:  | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University? 
    • No
    • Yes
  2. * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)?  (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.) 
    • Yes, IEP complete
    • No, still in IEP
    • N/a - not a current GW employee
  3. * What is your salary range expectation? 
    (Open Ended Question)
Documents needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents


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