Strategic Director, External Relations & Employer Partnerships

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University Stern School of Business invites applications for a Senior Director, External Relations on the Careers team. The role directs employer engagement strategy across industries, expanding MBA employment opportunities and diversifying pathways.

The Senior Director leads an integrated External Relations team, aligns with institutional priorities, and builds partnerships with alumni, faculty, and industry to create lasting value for students and employers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least ten years of progressively responsible professional experience.
• Experience with client/relationship management, staff management, and budgets.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategy and build external partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for employer engagement and external relations across industries.
• Lead an integrated External Relations team executing employer engagement strategies.
• Connect employer engagement with Stern’s institutional resources and priorities.

Skills

Relationship management

Staff leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Budget administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

New York University Stern School of Business invites applications for a Senior Director, External Relations on the Careers team. The role directs employer engagement strategy across industries, expanding MBA employment opportunities and diversifying pathways.

The Senior Director leads an integrated External Relations team, aligns with institutional priorities, and builds partnerships with alumni, faculty, and industry to create lasting value for students and employers.