Employer Engagement Manager

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Information School Career Services team has an outstanding opportunity for an Employer Engagement Manager to join their team. Working within the Career Services team means joining an energetic and highly fast-paced environment where we rely heavily on current technologies to meet the demands of the School and our constituencies. The Employer Engagement Manager works to build and foster relationships with industry and community organizations to increase mentorship, internship, and employment opportunities for iSchool students in all four of our programs (Informatics, MSIM, MLIS, and PhD). Reporting to the Assistant Director for Career Services, this person will implement targeted employer and alumni outreach to promote iSchool students and engage employers on and off campus in a variety of programming including recruitment, networking, mentorship, industry panels, professional development workshops, and workplace tours. This position works closely with the Career Services staff to provide leadership to develop career programs and services for targeted student populations and supports annual events such as the iSchool Career Fair. The Employer Engagement Manager will work closely with students, faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and other UW departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, information science, communications, or related field.
Two years of experience in career services, student services, recruiting, or sales and marketing.
Familiarity with career development, the job search and hiring process, and local and national industry trends.
Experience in program and event planning and management.
Must demonstrate excellent communications, planning, and information technology skills.
Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations and commitment to equity.
Must be able to work independently, as part of a team, and to lead others.
Must possess excellent customer service, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills.
Strong data management skills and comfort working with and learning new technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating internship and/or mentorship programs.
Familiarity with the unique hiring challenges for international students.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including SharePoint.
Familiarity with Canvas or equivalent learning management systems.
Familiarity with Handshake or similar career CRM systems.
Familiarity with video/web conferencing technology such as Zoom.

Responsibilities

Build and grow a strategic portfolio of employer partnerships across industries, connecting companies with iSchool talent through targeted outreach and relationship cultivation.
Serve as a trusted advisor to employer partners, guiding their recruitment strategies to effectively engage iSchool students through job postings, campus visits, career fairs, and events.
Develop and execute marketing and communication campaigns to attract local and national employers and expand the iSchool's visibility in the talent marketplace.
Champion inclusive hiring by sharing best practices with employers around diversity, equity, inclusion, and international student engagement.
Stay current on workforce trends and labor market shifts, applying insights to strengthen employer engagement and student outcomes.
Conceptualize and lead a dynamic calendar of employer and alumni engagement events - from industry panels and networking nights to resume reviews and mock interviews.
Drive the planning and execution of the annual iSchool Career Fair and MLIS Career Week, coordinating across teams to deliver a high-impact experience for students and employers.
Design and deliver at least three DEI-centered employer events annually, ensuring equitable access to professional opportunities for all students.
Build cross-functional partnerships with faculty, advisors, student organizations, and the Advancement Office to create cohesive employer engagement programming.
Partner with faculty to strategically grow the iMentorship program, centering equity and inclusion in program design, participant recruitment, and ongoing support.
Oversee mentor-student matching, onboarding, and training, while managing program communications and the annual participant recognition event.
Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of first-destination and internship outcome surveys, translating data into compelling narratives about student career success.
Produce the annual Career Services report, synthesizing engagement metrics, hiring trends, and industry insights to inform strategy and communicate impact.
Contribute to a collaborative team culture through active participation in school and university initiatives, professional development, and cross-functional projects.