IT Career Partnerships Manager

Borough of Manhattan Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BMCC's Employment Manager position within the Information Technology Training Programs and Apprenticeships, part of CEWD, reports to the Director of CEWD IT & Apprenticeship Programs. The role focuses on developing, managing, and expanding employer partnerships and IT apprenticeship opportunities for students.

You will source employment sites, align employer needs with our curriculum, conduct site visits, cultivate partnerships, and drive placement outcomes through internships, apprenticeships,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and six years’ related experience required.
• Experience conducting business development or employer engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to represent the College professionally at events, conferences, and employer meetings.

Responsibilities

• Drive strong job-placement outcomes by meeting the annual placement targets established by the department for IT graduates to land internships, apprenticeships, and full-time employment opportunities.
• Meet regularly with employers via Zoom, at events, and in professional settings to cultivate new hiring partnerships, coordinate interviews, and manage all aspects of the hiring process in collaboration with employer HR teams.
• Provide direct student support through one-on-one job coaching, resume preparation, mock interviews, and career readiness training equipping students with the professional presence, confidence, and tools needed to successfully compete for and secure employment.
• Prepare and facilitate career-readiness workshops on job search strategies, resume and cover letter preparation, and interviewing techniques.
• Track, analyze, and report all employment outcomes, including collection of job placement verification, paystubs, promotions, and retention, in alignment with departmental and grant goals.
• Experience conducting business development or employer engagement, particularly with employers hiring entry to mid-level talent.
• Present employer feedback and labor-market insights to the Director, staff, and Advisory Board to strengthen academic-to-career alignment.
• Conduct employer site visits to ensure alignment with student learning outcomes and internship/apprenticeship standards.
• Develop employer MOUs, onboarding materials, and partnership documentation to formalize and expand hiring pipelines.
• Research and share emerging best practices in employer engagement, workforce development, and community college career pathways.
• Organize and execute employer-facing and student-facing events, including career fairs, hiring panels, workshops, and networking events.
• Collaborate with staff, student support services, and campus partners to deliver integrated career-connected learning experiences.
• Represent the Office of Apprenticeships and IT Training Programs at events and within the broader College community.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Employer engagement

Communication skills

Sales or recruitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree and six years’ related experience

Job description

BMCC's Employment Manager position within the Information Technology Training Programs and Apprenticeships, part of CEWD, reports to the Director of CEWD IT & Apprenticeship Programs. The role focuses on developing, managing, and expanding employer partnerships and IT apprenticeship opportunities for students.

You will source employment sites, align employer needs with our curriculum, conduct site visits, cultivate partnerships, and drive placement outcomes through internships, apprenticeships,