Career Partner Manager - Salve Regina University

Salve Regina University; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance for employees and:

Wellness program and on-campus Fitness

Job summary

Salve Regina University, in Newport, RI, seeks a Career Partner Manager within the Compass Center to build and sustain alumni and employer relations, while coordinating career readiness initiatives.

The role focuses on engaging external partners, managing Handshake and related platforms, and coaching students in career development and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least two years of experience in career services, higher education, employer relations, or related fields.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing databases and career platforms.
• Mentorship experience and strong organizational and event skills.
• Commitment to NACADA values and Salve Regina's mission.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain relationships with alumni, employers, and program representatives.
• Coordinate employer and alumni engagement initiatives within the Center.
• Manage career readiness platforms and conduct student career coaching.
• Support campus-wide career development efforts and programs.
• Lead networking events and panels to connect students with opportunities.
• Coordinate annual surveys and analytics to assess outcomes.

Skills

Alumni engagement

Employer relations

Relationship building

CRM proficiency

Career services

Event coordination

Team mentorship

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Handshake or similar platform

CRM systems

Job description

Department: Compass Center for Advising, Career, and Life Design

Locations: Newport, RI

Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-time

PositionID: 206407

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About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Job Description:

The Center for Advising, Career and Life Design at Salve Regina University empowers students to navigate a lifetime of successful transitions. As a key partner within the Center and the Salve Compass program, this collaborative and integrated advising and career development team works with students to design an intentional college experience while providing proactive, holistic, and student-centered services that prepare Salve Regina students for purposeful lives and meaningful careers.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Salve Regina University seeks a Career Partner Manager within the Center for Advising, Career, and Life Design. This role serves as a key member of the Center and Salve Compass team, responsible for building and sustaining relationships with alumni, employers, graduate and professional program representatives, and other external partners that enhance student career development and vocational exploration. This position coordinates employer and alumni engagement initiatives within the Center, manages career readiness and outcomes assessment platforms, provides career coaching for students, and supports campus-wide career development efforts.

The Career Partner Manager plays a central role in connecting students with meaningful professional experiences and networks while advancing the mission of Salve Compass through career and life design, reflection, and post-graduate success initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Campus & Community Relationships (35%)

Career Design Studio (STU 201) and Career Workshops/Networking Events:

• Recruit, onboard, and steward alumni, employer partners, and graduate/professional program representatives to participate in Career Design Studio each semester
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of volunteers to contribute in panel discussions, networking events, mentoring activities, and experiential learning opportunities
• Ensure positive and effective university and employer recruiting and hiring partnerships
• Serve as a facilitator for sessions during STU 201 as assigned
• Coordinate networking opportunities that connect students with employers, alumni, and post-graduate program representatives each semester
  

Operations & Resource Management (35%)

• Serve as the primary administrator for the university's Handshake career management platform
  • Manage employer approvals, job and internship postings, events, and spotlight campaigns
  • Provide training and support for students, faculty, employers, and staff using the platform that align with university policies and best practices in the field
• Coordinate the administration and on-going development of Career Lab Report, the university's new career readiness and skills-based transcript
  • Monitor student participation and completion and progress towards any micro credentials, badges, etc.
  • Collaborate with campus partners to identify, assess, and document career competencies and experiential learning opportunities
• Coordinate annual administration of the Embark (First Destination Survey) and NACM alumni surveys with Lightcast
  • Develop and implement outreach strategies to maximize response rates
  • Ensure compliance with standards and reporting requirements
• Manage and maintain the Center's LinkedIn page as a strategic communication platform for students, alumni, employers, and community partners
  • Develop and publish content highlighting volunteer opportunities for alumni and employers to engage with current students
  • Promote career readiness programming, professional development programs, networking events, internships, and job opportunities
  • Showcase student success stories, employer partnerships, and career outcomes to strengthen the visibility and impact of the Center and Salve Compass

Program Support & Additional Responsibilities (30%)

• Complete training and serve as a career coach for the Center and Compass Launch, the Salve Compass senior-year coaching initiative
• Provide additional support, as needed, during Compass Summer programs in May and July
• Serve as a representative of the Center during university-wide initiatives such as New Seahawk Orientation, admissions events, Compass Program events, commencement, and others as designated
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of both the Center for Advising, Career, and Life Design and the Salve Compass program

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• At least two years of experience in career services, higher education, employer relations, alumni engagement, recruitment, or related fields
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Experience managing databases, CRM systems, career management platforms, or similar technology tools
• Proven mentorship abilities and experience guiding and supporting a team
• Strong organizational, project management, and event coordination skills
• Collaborative, innovative, and committed to student-centered, inclusive practices
• Expressed interest and a commitment to NACADA's Core Values of Academic Advising, NACE's ethical standards and career readiness principles, and Salve Regina's Mercy, Catholic tradition and mission
• Commitment to equitable access to resources and academic progression for all students
• Must be willing to work some weekends and evenings, as necessary
• Must be adept at rapidly learning, adopting, and troubleshooting new software and technical systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Master's degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, business, communications, or related field
• Experience teaching or facilitating groups within a college setting
• Experience with systems such as Handshake or a comparable career services platform
• Familiarity with career readiness competencies, employer engagement strategies, and student support

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including (waiting periods apply):

• health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire
• 403(b) retirement plan throughTIAAwith employee and employer contributions as well as access to advising services
• long-term disability coverage
• employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependents
• robust wellness program and free access to the on-campus Fitness Center

Other available benefits include:

• supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents
• supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac
• Tuition Exchangescholarship program. Application available for qualified dependents of eligible employees working full-time
• discounted pet insurance through ASPCA
• student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI)
• employee Assistance Program through Health Advocate
• flexible spending health and dependent care accounts
• health savings accounts
• 529 collegebound saver program
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Salve Regina University strives to cultivate belonging values through diversity, equity inclusion in order to foster a welcoming culture for our staff, faculty and students, as well as the wider community. Salve Regina University embraces all people with grace. No matter the path traveled to get here, the University acknowledges that many identities will intersect. Salve Regina belongs to all in its community.