Strategic Employer Engagement & Workforce Programs Manager

University of Cincinnati; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cincinnati – UC Clermont College seeks a Program Manager for Workforce Development & Employer Engagement to drive employer partnerships, work-based learning growth, and project management of workforce initiatives onsite.

You will collaborate with Career Services, Academic Affairs, faculty, employers, and community partners to connect education with employment and support students in internships, co-ops, and related experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or five years of relevant work experience in lieu of education.
• Experience in workforce development, employer engagement, or related higher-education settings.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support workforce development priorities and initiatives at UC Clermont.
• Manage and steward employer relationships with ongoing communications and engagement.
• Coordinate employer participation in recruiting, classroom engagement, events, and activities.
• Identify opportunities for internships, co-ops, apprenticeships, and work-based learning.
• Serve as project manager for assigned workforce initiatives, coordinating teams and timelines.
• Collect and report employer needs, trends, and program data to inform initiatives.
• Develop communications and resources for work-based learning, including Handshake content.
• Support students in planning internships, co-ops, and other work-based experiences.

Skills

Project management

Relationship management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data collection & reporting

Tech savvy (MS Office, CRM, SIS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Student Affairs, Communications, Workforce Development, Human Resources, Public Administration, Project Management, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Student Information Systems (SIS)

Handshake platform

Project management tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

University of Cincinnati – UC Clermont College seeks a Program Manager for Workforce Development & Employer Engagement to drive employer partnerships, work-based learning growth, and project management of workforce initiatives onsite.

You will collaborate with Career Services, Academic Affairs, faculty, employers, and community partners to connect education with employment and support students in internships, co-ops, and related experiences.