Employer Engagement Manager

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K savings plan

Generous PTO and 11 holidays

Education Tuition Discount Program

Free on-site gyms

Job summary

Grand Canyon University is seeking an Employer Engagement Manager to lead the employer engagement team and shape the programmatic strategy for employer development and partnerships. You will collaborate with Career Services, faculty, and campus administrators to create impactful in-person and virtual engagement activities that expand internship and job opportunities for students and alumni.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and at least 4 years in higher education career

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience considered.
• Master’s Degree preferred or degree in assigned college discipline.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in higher education career advising or related field.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours, including evenings/weekends for events.
• Background check required.
• Demonstrate positive example aligned with University mission and Doctrinal/ Ethical statements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with annual plan for in- and out-of-state employer engagement to expand the GCU Employer Network.
• Monitor industry hiring cycles and workforce trends to inform outreach priorities.
• Evaluate engagement initiatives and document employer communications and engagement levels.
• Coordinate cross-functional engagement activities and events with departments and stakeholders.
• Ensure post-event follow-up on hiring outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Supervise full or part-time staff and student workers.

Skills

Team supervision

Stakeholder management

Event planning

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Employer Engagement ManagerApply: AZ Phoenix: Full time: Posted Today: R000069394Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. Position oversees the employer engagement team responsible for the programmatic aspects of employer engagement and operations, proactively identifying and addressing GCU’s employer development and engagement needs through extensive collaboration with external employers and internal partners, including Career Services staff, faculty, and key campus administrators. The role operates with increased autonomy while supervising a small team to identify employer needs and execute in person and virtual engagement activities while growing job/internship opportunities for GCU students and alumni. **What you will do:*** Assist with the creation and execution of an annual plan for both in- and out-of-state industry engagement to support the expansion of the GCU Employer Network and nurture deeper relationships with current and prospective employers and business representatives.* Monitor industry hiring cycles, workforce trends, and talent demands to strategically inform outreach efforts, engagement priorities, and employer partnership opportunities.* Evaluate the performance of engagement initiatives and ensure documentation of employer communications and levels of engagement by team.* Manage employer engagement via cross-functional collaboration across departments and other stakeholders to design, coordinate, and deliver industry-specific career exploration and employment-driven activities and events (e.g., career panels, site visits, topical programs, and access-to-industry events).* Ensure logistical readiness, stakeholder alignment, and post-event follow-up on hiring outcomes; document progress to support continuous improvement.* Supervise relationship building and education awareness with the colleges and other student-facing departments to strengthen alignment and adoption of best practices that support students in securing internships and work experience leading to employment or graduate school.* Monitor and interpret workforce/career trends across industries; provide regular, actionable updates to department leadership and colleagues as appropriate; leads team to understand and guide employer partners on best practices and navigation of GCU-related activities and systems.* Recommends enhancements to engagement strategy based on trend data and outcomes.* Analyze department reports to comprehend data and support department leadership in sharing information across the university about employer engagement activity, trends, and connections to the greater university industry ecosystem.* Perform other duties assigned to advance the goals and objectives of the department and university, including the direct management and oversight of full or part-time staff and student workers.**What you will need:*** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree.* Master’s Degree or degree in assigned college discipline preferred.* Minimum 4 years’ experience in higher education career advising or a related field with proven ability to implement and manage programs that support student success.* Willingness to work non-standard hours as needed for event support, including occasional evenings or weekends. working with internal and external clients, employers, alumni, faculty, and students.* Must successfully pass a background check.* Demonstrate through appropriate behavior, a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University. **Why work at GCU:*** Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan* Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays* Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events* Free covered parking* We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program* Free on-site gyms on campus #INDLOPESUP### About UsGCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.