Career Partnerships & Engagement Lead

NACEWeb; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Salve Regina University seeks a Career Partner Manager within the Center for Advising, Career, and Life Design. The role builds relationships with alumni, employers, and graduate program reps to enhance student career development.

Responsibilities include coordinating employer/alumni engagement, managing Handshake, and delivering career coaching and program support across Salve Compass initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least two years 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 tools.
• Proven mentorship abilities and experience guiding and supporting a team.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and steward alumni and employer partners to participate in Career Design Studio each semester.
• Develop a pipeline of volunteers for panels, mentoring, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Coordinate networking opportunities with employers, alumni, and graduate program reps each semester.
• Serve as the primary admin for Handshake and manage postings, events, and spotlight campaigns.
• Monitor and document career competencies and experiential learning opportunities with campus partners.

Skills

Relationship building

Event coordination

CRM systems

Career coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Handshake

CRM platforms

Job description

Salve Regina University seeks a Career Partner Manager within the Center for Advising, Career, and Life Design. The role builds relationships with alumni, employers, and graduate program reps to enhance student career development.

Responsibilities include coordinating employer/alumni engagement, managing Handshake, and delivering career coaching and program support across Salve Compass initiatives.