Community Engagement & Partnerships Manager — Project Lead

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University Indianapolis seeks a Workforce and Community Engagement Manager to develop and advance relationships with employers, community organizations, government, and other external partners. The role coordinates internal follow-through, documents work in CRM, and serves as a frontline liaison for community responsiveness and ombudsman functions.

Responsibilities include planning events, growing partnerships, and translating external needs into opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or higher in a relevant field.
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Preferred: 5 years of progressively responsible experience in community relations, employer relations, partnership development, external affairs, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning and execution of signature events and partner experiences with measurable outcomes.
• Manages and grows a portfolio of employer, nonprofit, civic, government, and community relationships.
• Represents IU Indianapolis in meetings and convenings; establishes goals and next steps; builds sustained partnerships.
• Maintains accurate CRM records, account plans, and an active opportunity pipeline.
• Coordinates internal and external follow-through; triages questions and partnership opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in public affairs, community development, business, communications, education, social sciences, or a relevant field

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Indiana University Indianapolis seeks a Workforce and Community Engagement Manager to develop and advance relationships with employers, community organizations, government, and other external partners. The role coordinates internal follow-through, documents work in CRM, and serves as a frontline liaison for community responsiveness and ombudsman functions.

Responsibilities include planning events, growing partnerships, and translating external needs into opportunities.