Manager, Student Engagement

Detroit Regional Chamber • Detroit, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Detroit Regional Chamber leads the most comprehensive talent and education portfolio of programs and policy work in the state. With the goal to increase postsecondary degree attainment in Southeast Michigan to 60% by 2030 and reduce the racial equity gap by half in that same timeframe, the Chamber's work will grow the talent pool for employers and work to ensure more metro Detroit families achieve economic mobility. The impact of the Chamber's effort is also aimed at increasing per capita income. The Detroit Regional Chamber was named as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace for six years. In addition to an inclusive work environment, competitive wages, a diverse benefits package, and a wide array of professional development opportunities, our employees work in the heart of downtown Detroit and play an active role in the resurgence of this great region. This Manager, Student Engagement position earns a competitive salary. We provide great benefits, including health, dental, vision, a safe harbor 401(k) with a company match, generous paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays. Additionally, we offer our employees a business mileage reimbursement. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today. The Manager, Student Engagement will serve as a liaison between Detroit-area students and Chamber student-centered programming and lead related initiatives on behalf of Detroit Drives Degrees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Masters' degree in counseling, higher education, social work or other related fields
• Extensive experience in higher education, developing community and business partnerships, project management and direct service work.
• Entrepreneurial self-starter who is passionate about the mission.
• Ability to think strategically and work collaboratively to build and grow partnerships.
• Able to work on multiple projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• This position will travel within Southeastern MI.
• Valid MI driver's license and transportation for traveling outside of the office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and refinement of the Summer STEP summer melt coaching program
• Lead Postsecondary Student Advisory Fellowship by strengthening recruitment pipelines
• Advance an intergenerational engagement strategy for multigenerational engagement and community outreach
• Collaborate closely with the TalentEd community engagement team and Chamber's communication team to develop social media strategies

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• safe harbor 401(k) with a company match
• generous paid time off (PTO)
• paid holidays
• business mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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