Industry Engagement & Partnerships Lead (Hybrid)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American University’s Kogod School of Business seeks an Industry Engagement Specialist to build and maintain strong employer and alumni partnerships, expanding internship and full-time opportunities for students. The role fosters collaboration with career coaches, faculty, and staff to align programs with industry needs and oversees strategic engagement events.

The position requires 4–6 years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), and a hybrid work arrangement in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience required.
• Master’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in university career services, recruiting or business development a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic vision and plan for ongoing engagement with external partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers and alumni.
• Coordinate recruitment events and tailor services to employer needs.
• Collaborate with career coaches, faculty, and staff to align curricula with industry needs.
• Design strategic engagements such as career fairs and industry panels.
• Maintain a database of active employers and track engagement outcomes.

Skills

Team orientation

Creativity

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

LinkedIn

CRM databases

Job description

American University’s Kogod School of Business seeks an Industry Engagement Specialist to build and maintain strong employer and alumni partnerships, expanding internship and full-time opportunities for students. The role fosters collaboration with career coaches, faculty, and staff to align programs with industry needs and oversees strategic engagement events.

The position requires 4–6 years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), and a hybrid work arrangement in