Manager of Employer & Alumni Engagement - Career Connections Center

Clark University•Worcester, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Employer & Alumni Engagement at Clark University's Career Connections Center fosters connections between students and the professional world. The role cultivates and manages relationships with local, regional, and national employers, alumni, and campus partners to expand internship and full-time employment opportunities. It leads employer engagement initiatives, coordinates recruiting programs, and develops inclusive recruitment strategies. The position develops employer relationships and pipelines, leads employer-facing recruiting programs and events, and manages employer engagement technology, data, and reporting. It collaborates with faculty, career coaches, advising staff, University Advancement, student organizations, and other campus partners to support students' career success. The role reports to the Senior Director of Career & Professional Development. This is an office-based, hybrid position with occasional evening or weekend event support and local travel. The expected hiring range is $55,000 to $70,725. Clark University offers eligible employees paid time off, a retirement plan, health and dental insurance, life insurance, tuition benefits, and access to campus amenities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
4 to 6 years of relevant experience in employer engagement, recruiting, business development, corporate relations, alumni relations, or career services.
Proven track record of building and expanding partnerships with employers or external organizations and maintaining relationships with organizational leaders, hiring managers, human resources, or campus recruiting teams.
Proficiency using technology systems, including CRMs and enterprise-level software.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and develop professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and employers.
Excellent business development, customer service, and relationship management skills.
Ability to work some nights and weekends.
Must have transportation to travel locally to employer meetings, on-site visits, and networking events.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
A successful background check is required upon acceptance.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Proficiency with Handshake.
Familiarity with MS365, including Teams, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an employer engagement strategy aligned with University goals and Clark students' career interests across disciplines.
Identify, cultivate, and secure relationships with employers, industry partners, alumni, and parents to expand internship and full-time employment opportunities.
Build a diversified employer pipeline across industries, job functions, geographic markets, and organization types.
Cultivate relationships with targeted employers offering high-quality opportunities for Clark students.
Meet virtually, by phone, and in person with employers, alumni, and industry partners to develop relationships and identify opportunities.
Partner with University Advancement to recruit and build relationships with alumni and parent volunteers who can facilitate career opportunities for students and recent graduates.
Represent Clark at employer site visits, alumni events, professional association meetings, and chamber events.
Stay informed about workforce trends, industry demands, and hiring practices relevant to Clark's academic programs.
Provide strategic leadership for employer-facing recruiting programs and events, including career fairs, networking events, information sessions, and on-campus recruiting initiatives; coordinate with the Program and Marketing Operations Manager, who handles event logistics, promotion, and day-to-day execution.
Increase the number, quality, and diversity of employers participating in on-campus recruiting programs.
Plan and execute recruiting programs and events connecting students with alumni, employers, and industry partners.
Develop and maintain recruiting policies, procedures, and guidelines for employers, students, and alumni.
Contribute to designing, creating, and maintaining print and online employer and partner resources.
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the university's CRM and employer engagement systems.
Record employer conversations, engagement activities, partnerships, and outreach in the CRM, ensuring accurate data, follow-up, and reporting.
Manage employer-side Handshake administration and review and approve employer, job, and internship postings for compliance with university standards and quality of opportunities.
Analyze employer engagement data, evaluate effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and report on partnership outcomes and progress.
Generate reports and provide employer engagement insights to university stakeholders.
Stay current with technology and explore tools to enhance employer engagement.
Partner with faculty, program chairs, career coaches, advising staff, University Advancement, and campus partners to support students' career success.
Build relationships with student organizations and campus groups to connect students with employers and alumni.
Develop systems and procedures with campus partners to promote information sharing, reduce duplication, and leverage institutional relationships.
Communicate employer feedback and advise career advising teams on recruiting trends to inform advising and programming.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned or requested.