Career Partner Manager

Salve Regina University • Newport, RI

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About The Position

Salve Regina University seeks a Career Partner Manager within the Center for Advising, Career, and Life Design. The Center and the Salve Compass program help students design an intentional college experience through proactive, holistic, and student-centered advising and career development, preparing them for purposeful lives and meaningful careers.

The Career Partner Manager builds and sustains relationships with alumni, employers, graduate and professional program representatives, and other external partners to enhance student career development and vocational exploration. The role coordinates employer and alumni engagement initiatives, manages career readiness and outcomes assessment platforms, provides career coaching, and supports career development across campus. It connects students with professional experiences and networks while advancing career and life design, reflection, and post-graduate success initiatives.

The position recruits and stewards external contributors for Career Design Studio and related programming; administers career platforms and surveys; develops communications and outreach; and supports the Center and Salve Compass initiatives. The successful candidate will also represent the Center at university-wide events and provide additional program support as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least two years of experience in career services, higher education, employer relations, alumni engagement, recruitment, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing databases, CRM systems, career management platforms, or similar technology tools.
• Proven mentorship abilities and experience guiding and supporting a team.
• Strong organizational, project management, and event coordination skills.
• Collaborative, innovative approach and commitment to student-centered, inclusive practices.
• Interest in and commitment to NACADA's Core Values of Academic Advising, NACE's ethical standards and career readiness principles, and Salve Regina's Mercy, Catholic tradition, and mission.
• Commitment to equitable access to resources and academic progression for all students.
• Willingness to work some weekends and evenings as necessary.
• Ability to rapidly learn, adopt, and troubleshoot new software and technical systems.

Nice To Haves

• Earned master's degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, business, communications, or a related field.
• Experience teaching or facilitating groups within a college setting.
• Experience with Handshake or a comparable career services platform.
• Familiarity with career readiness competencies, employer engagement strategies, and student support.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and steward alumni, employer partners, and graduate or professional program representatives for Career Design Studio each semester.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of volunteers for panel discussions, networking events, mentoring, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Support effective university and employer recruiting and hiring partnerships.
• Facilitate assigned sessions during STU 201 and coordinate semesterly networking opportunities connecting students with employers, alumni, and post-graduate program representatives.
• Administer the Handshake career management platform, including employer approvals, job and internship postings, events, and spotlight campaigns.
• Train and support students, faculty, employers, and staff in using Handshake in accordance with university policies and field best practices.
• Coordinate administration and ongoing development of the Career Lab Report, the university's career readiness and skills-based transcript.
• Monitor student participation, completion, and progress toward micro-credentials and badges.
• Collaborate with campus partners to identify, assess, and document career competencies and experiential learning opportunities.
• Coordinate annual administration of the Embark First Destination Survey and NACM alumni surveys with Lightcast; develop outreach strategies to maximize response rates and ensure compliance with reporting standards.
• Manage and maintain the Center's LinkedIn page and publish content about volunteer opportunities, career readiness programming, professional development, networking events, internships, job opportunities, student success, employer partnerships, and career outcomes.
• Complete training and serve as a career coach for the Center and Compass Launch senior-year coaching initiative.
• Provide additional support during Compass Summer programs in May and July as needed.
• Represent the Center at university-wide initiatives, including New Seahawk Orientation, admissions events, Compass Program events, and commencement, as designated.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Center and Salve Compass program.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire, subject to waiting periods.
• 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer contributions and access to advising services.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependents.
• Wellness program and free access to the on-campus Fitness Center.
• Supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents.
• Supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac.
• Tuition Exchange scholarship program for qualified dependents of eligible full-time employees.
• Discounted pet insurance through ASPCA.
• Student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI).
• Employee Assistance Program through Health Advocate.
• Flexible spending health and dependent care accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• 529 CollegeBound Saver program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level