Strategic Employer Partnerships Lead

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Employer Success Manager to expand and strengthen our employer ecosystem. You will manage a portfolio of strategic partners, influence recruiting strategies, and collaborate across campus to connect students with meaningful opportunities.

This role emphasizes data-informed decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and scalable employer engagement on the UT Austin campus in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in business development or employer relations.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills with data-to-insights capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive presentations.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and able to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough understanding of job market trends and recruiting processes.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a portfolio of strategic employer partners.
• Advise on recruiting strategies aligned with employer needs and student interests.
• Lead conversations with hiring managers to secure year-round opportunities.
• Translate employer demand into actionable engagement strategies.
• Co-design work-integrated opportunities such as internships.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Stakeholder influence

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

12Twenty

Smartsheet

Excel

Canva

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Employer Success Manager to expand and strengthen our employer ecosystem. You will manage a portfolio of strategic partners, influence recruiting strategies, and collaborate across campus to connect students with meaningful opportunities.

This role emphasizes data-informed decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and scalable employer engagement on the UT Austin campus in a full-time capacity.