Senior Manager, Talent Hub

Cleveland State University; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland State University’s Engaged Learning team is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Hub to lead cross-functional initiatives that advance CSU’s Talent Hub. You will translate priorities into programs, partnerships, processes and student experiences, collaborating with faculty, staff, employers, and community partners to strengthen the learning-to-career continuum.

Responsibilities include senior program leadership, project management, supervising staff, and guiding emerging programs from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; four years of professional experience in project or program management, higher education, workforce development, career development, experiential learning, or related area.
• Experience supervising or leading others and managing complex programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Master’s degree preferred; experience in higher education environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives that advance CSU’s Talent Hub and align with the department’s strategy.
• Translate priorities into effective programs, partnerships, processes, and student experiences.
• Serve as liaison across Talent Hub areas and collaborate with faculty, staff, employers, and community partners.
• Supervise graduate assistants, interns, student employees, or other assigned staff; manage day-to-day operations.

Skills

Project management

Relationship building

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

Cleveland State University
Engaged Learning

Senior Manager, Talent Hub

Posting Details

Business Title | Senior Manager, Talent Hub

Posting Category | Administrative and Professional

Salary Grade | 07

Salary Plan | Professional Non Bargaining

Hiring Range /Pay Rate |

Department | Instructional Excellence

Department Description |

Position Location | Main Campus

FTE | 1.0

Job Summary | Leads cross-functional initiatives that advance Cleveland State University’s (CSU)Talent Hub. Translates priorities into effective programs, partnerships, processes and student experiences in alignment with the department’s strategy and mission. Serves as a liaison across the Talent Hub’s areas of focus—including Experiential Learning, Career Development & Exploration, and Student Employment—and collaborates with faculty, staff, employers, community partners, and university stakeholders to strengthen the continuum from learning to career, working closely with the Executive Director and Faculty director. Combines senior program leadership, project management, partnership development, continuous improvement, and day-to-day staff supervision. Leads initiatives and shapes emerging programs, directs the work of multiple contributors, and supervises graduate assistants, interns, student employees, or other assigned staff. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree, preferably in higher education, business, public administration, student affairs, career development, education, nonprofit management, or in a related field. Four (4) years of professional experience in project or program management, higher education, workforce development, career development, experiential learning, student success, employer engagement, or a related area. Supervisor or leadership experience. Experience leading complex programs or projects involving multiple stakeholders. Experience developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving programs or services.

Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree, preferably in higher education, business, public administration, student affairs, career development, education, nonprofit management, or in a related field. Experience working in a higher education or university environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) | Knowledge of experiential learning, career development, student employment, and related fields. Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners. Strong project management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and move initiatives from concept through implementation. Effective written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and decision-making abilities. Ability to effectively engage with team members when issues arise to ensure appropriate communication and develop effective resolution plans. Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Requisition Number | PT0703964S

Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting | 06/30/2027

Applicant Instructions | Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Hours per week | 40

Work Schedule | Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Full Time/Part Time | Full Time

Posted Date | 10/13/2026

Close Date/Application Deadline |

Open Until Filled | Yes

Review Begins | 10/20/2026

Tentative Start Date |

Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • CSU Website
   • Other
2. If you selected 'Public Job Posting\" or \"Other\" please provide source. (Open Ended Question)
3. * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at [phone] if you need accommodation.
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
   • Yes
   • No

Application Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application