Corporate Relations Manager

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

1d•$85,000

About The Position

The College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and relationship-driven professional to serve as its Corporate Relations Manager – Employer Relations & Experiential Learning. Reporting to the Business Engagement Director, this position develops and manages employer partnerships that expand student career opportunities, experiential learning, and corporate investment across foundational programs within the College. The position plans and directs staff implementation of business outreach events, programs, communications, and research activities; monitors portfolio activity and market share; evaluates strategies and recommends program enhancements; and supports personnel resource allocation, operational policies, and procedures. This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. The minimum salary is $85,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in corporate relations, business development, employer engagement, or partnership management.
Ability to cultivate corporate relationships, communicate partnership value, and secure financial commitments through fundraising, sponsorship development, or consultative selling.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including ability to manage multiple relationships, track next steps, and ensure timely, consistent follow-through.
Demonstrated persistence, initiative, and accountability in managing partnerships, following up on commitments, and advancing opportunities through completion.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with ability to understand partner needs.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders to deliver on partner expectations.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment without need of employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education, particularly working with employers, faculty, academic programs, or career services.
Experience supporting internships, capstone projects, experiential learning, workforce development, or university recruiting.
Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) systems and partnership pipeline tracking.

Responsibilities

Plans and directs staff implementation of new and existing business outreach events, programs, communications, and research activities.
Monitors portfolio activity and market share and disseminates updates to leadership and appropriate entities.
Evaluates existing strategies and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement.
Assists with implementing the unit personnel resource allocation plan, including hiring, training, supervision, and resolution of personnel issues.
Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures.
Develops and manages employer partnerships to expand student career opportunities, experiential learning, and corporate investment.