Associate Director of Employer Engagement

Notre Dame International; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame seeks an Associate Director of Employer Engagement to strengthen high-impact partnerships and expand graduate career outcomes within Mendoza College of Business. This role requires strategic leadership, autonomy, and collaboration across schools and industries.

You will shape employer strategy, analyze market trends, manage CRM data, and mentor colleagues while partnering with Career Coaches and academic leaders to align initiatives with program goals and long-term

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of progressive experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in employer engagement, corporate partnerships, talent strategy, business development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with autonomy and mentoring responsibilities.
• Experience using data, market research, and CRM systems to inform decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate across teams to align goals and deliver integrated initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead employer relationship strategy and corporate partnerships across multiple industries.
• Design and execute strategies to grow and sustain high-impact partnerships.
• Identify and cultivate new employer relationships aligned with student career goals and market demand.
• Partner with Career Coaches and academic leaders to co-design integrated engagement strategies.
• Represent Mendoza externally at industry events and employer engagements.
• Drive data collection, market analysis, and forecasting to inform planning and improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data analysis

CRM experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Employer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Associate Director of Employer Engagement

MGP Career Development, Dean of Mendoza College of Bus

• Full-time

Company Description

The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace! We are a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world. Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the University’s mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!

Job Description

The Associate Director serves as a strategic leader responsible for advancing high-impact employer relationships that expand career outcomes for Graduate Business students. This role requires significant professional experience, demonstrated leadership capability, and the ability to operate with autonomy in complex, fast-paced environments.

The Associate Director will help lead corporate partnership strategy, provide market intelligence insights, and shape employer-facing brand positioning. This individual plays a key role in strategic planning, program development, and cross-functional collaboration, while also mentoring colleagues and contributing to long-term organizational direction.

This position is designed for a high-performing professional ready to contribute at a strategic level and positioned for future management and leadership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Employer Relationship Strategy & Corporate Partnerships

• Serve as the primary relationship lead for employers and recruiters across multiple industries.
• Independently design and execute strategies to grow, strengthen, and sustain high-impact corporate partnerships.
• Identify, prioritize, and cultivate new employer relationships aligned with student career goals and market demand.
• Develop and implement long-term stewardship and employer development plans with minimal oversight.
• Partner closely with Career Coaches and academic leaders to co-design integrated employer engagement strategies that improve placement outcomes.
• Represent Mendoza externally at industry events, corporate meetings, and high-level employer/alumni engagements.
• Drive expansion and deepening of target employer relationships across priority sectors.
• Lead data collection and market analysis to provide actionable insight into hiring trends, competitive benchmarks, and industry shifts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for internal stakeholders on employer expectations, hiring cycles, and evolving market dynamics.
• Develop and oversee systems for tracking employer engagement using CRM and survey platforms.
• Translate data into strategic recommendations that inform employer engagement planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to long-range planning through data-informed forecasting and sector analysis.

Marketing & Brand Positioning

• Lead development and refinement of employer-facing marketing strategies aligned to program pathways.
• Analyze branding and communication effectiveness using performance metrics and market insight.
• Collaborate with marketing and advancement teams to elevate Mendoza’s visibility and positioning across industries.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of progressive experience

Required Experience:

• The Associate Director is a seasoned professional who brings significant experience, strategic judgment, and demonstrated leadership capability. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this individual leverages data and market insight to shape strategy, cultivate high-impact partnerships, influence cross-functional alignment, and contribute to mentoring, systems improvement, and long-term organizational growth.
• 5+ years of progressive professional experience in employer engagement, corporate partnerships, talent strategy, business development, or a related field.
  Demonstrated success building, growing, and stewarding high-level external relationships.
• Experience developing and executing strategy with measurable outcomes.
• Proven ability to use data, market research, and CRM systems to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience collaborating across teams to align goals and deliver integrated initiatives.

Additional Information

Compensation: Starting at $75,000, commensurate with experience

This position will be accepting applications until November 15, 2026.

A resume and cover letter are required to be considered for this position.

The University ofNotreDameseeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover,NotreDameprohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).Westronglyencourageapplicationsfrom candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.