Manager, Program(s)

University of Utah; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14.2% employer retirement contribution

Paid parental leave

11 paid holidays per year

Excellent health insurance options

Tuition reduction for employees and family members

Free public transportation pass

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Corporate and Community Engagement Relationship Manager to enhance career outcomes for students through strategic partnerships with employers. The role involves executing outreach initiatives, developing internship opportunities, and managing employer relationships. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree, with preferred management experience and skills in Salesforce and CRM. Benefits include paid leave, excellent health insurance options, and tuition reductions for employees and their families.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of progressively responsible management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing teams and processes.
• Strong understanding of hiring needs in related areas.

Responsibilities

• Engage with employers to maximize career outcomes for students.
• Develop internship opportunities for students and employer partners.
• Lead outreach to local and global businesses.

Skills

Customer service skills

Relationship-building skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

Master’s degree in a related area (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Job description

Corporate and Community Engagement Relationship Manager

The Corporate & Community Engagement Relationship Manager (Business) acts as an account manager who proactively engages with employers to maximize career outcomes for students across the University. This role is housed in the U Career Success office which supports students at the University of Utah with the tools, resources, and support necessary to make informed career decisions, develop essential skills, and successfully transition into the workplace.

Relationship Managers create and strengthen key partnerships with local, regional, national, and global high‑value employers, develop and execute long‑term and immediate plans to increase employer‑student involvement, and collaborate with the coaching team and University departments to attract well‑matched applicants to career opportunities. Acting as an extension of company recruiting teams, the Relationship Manager (Business) devises creative and business‑savvy approaches to align student talent with organizational needs, offers insight on labor market and industry trends, and works to expand awareness of employer brands, jobs, and internships at the University. This position manages several high‑touch, high‑visibility employer accounts that require strong strategic judgment and consistent relationship cultivation.

Position objectives include increasing engagement and employer satisfaction with existing company partners, recruiting new companies, and increasing student opportunities. The many activities we host and/or participate in include networking and hiring events, guest speakers, panels and workplace visits.

What you will do

• Execute professional corporate outreach to local, regional, national, and global businesses, focusing on developing long‑term, value‑driven partnerships.
• Develop job and internship opportunities for students while designing unique, results‑oriented engagement programs for employer partners.
• Collaborate closely with corporate outreach staff, career coaches, and University stakeholders—including those in business‑related academic units—as well as relevant marketing, data, programming, and event staff.
• Lead new business development activities, leveraging a strong understanding of employer needs and talent pipelines.
• With minimal supervision, effectively manage an extensive portfolio of employers, including high‑touch and high‑stakes accounts requiring strategic relationship management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience.
• Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
• Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required. Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.

Preferences

• Strong customer service and consultative relationship‑building skills
• Exceptional organizational skills related to account management
• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to take ownership of client‑driven projects and consider the business needs of multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work well collaboratively and autonomously
• Interest in acting as a connector across University and industry initiatives
• Salesforce or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience is desired
• Background or education in business or a related field is helpful

Benefits

• 14.2% employer retirement contribution in addition to employee contributions
• Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA)
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month
• Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow access to care through the University of Utah health system
• Tuition reduction for employees and family members
• Options for short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA / FSA savings plans are available
• Free public transportation pass

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment – Nearly continuously: office environment.

Physical Requirements – Nearly continuously: sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• University Human Resource Management
  250 East 200 South, Suite 125
  Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located on the University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.