Senior Director, Employer Partnerships & Strategy

Notre Dame International; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame seeks an Associate Director of Employer Engagement to strengthen high-impact partnerships and expand graduate career outcomes within Mendoza College of Business. This role requires strategic leadership, autonomy, and collaboration across schools and industries.

You will shape employer strategy, analyze market trends, manage CRM data, and mentor colleagues while partnering with Career Coaches and academic leaders to align initiatives with program goals and long-term

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of progressive experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in employer engagement, corporate partnerships, talent strategy, business development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with autonomy and mentoring responsibilities.
• Experience using data, market research, and CRM systems to inform decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate across teams to align goals and deliver integrated initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead employer relationship strategy and corporate partnerships across multiple industries.
• Design and execute strategies to grow and sustain high-impact partnerships.
• Identify and cultivate new employer relationships aligned with student career goals and market demand.
• Partner with Career Coaches and academic leaders to co-design integrated engagement strategies.
• Represent Mendoza externally at industry events and employer engagements.
• Drive data collection, market analysis, and forecasting to inform planning and improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data analysis

CRM experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Employer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

The University of Notre Dame seeks an Associate Director of Employer Engagement to strengthen high-impact partnerships and expand graduate career outcomes within Mendoza College of Business. This role requires strategic leadership, autonomy, and collaboration across schools and industries.

You will shape employer strategy, analyze market trends, manage CRM data, and mentor colleagues while partnering with Career Coaches and academic leaders to align initiatives with program goals and long-term