Strategic Employer Partnerships Manager

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14.2% employer retirement contribution

Paid parental leave

11 holidays + vacation

Health insurance

Tuition reduction

Public transportation pass

Job summary

University of Utah seeks a Manager, Program(s) to act as an account manager, proactively engaging employers to maximize student career outcomes. Based in the U Career Success office, you will build long-term partnerships, expand employer brands, and create opportunities for internships and jobs across local, regional, and global partners.

You will lead high-visibility accounts, collaborate with coaches and departments, and drive employer engagement initiatives through events and programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalency; one year substitution for two years of related work experience.
• 4–6 years of progressively more responsible management experience.
• Leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes.
• Sales or business development experience; CRM exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executes professional corporate outreach to local, regional, national, and global businesses.
• Develops job and internship opportunities and engagement programs for employers.
• Collaborates with university stakeholders and staff across units.
• Leads new business development activities and manages key accounts.
• Maintains an extensive portfolio of high-touch employer relationships.

Skills

Relationship-building

Account management

Sales / business development

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Education equivalency accepted

Tools

CRM / Salesforce experience

Job description

University of Utah seeks a Manager, Program(s) to act as an account manager, proactively engaging employers to maximize student career outcomes. Based in the U Career Success office, you will build long-term partnerships, expand employer brands, and create opportunities for internships and jobs across local, regional, and global partners.

You will lead high-visibility accounts, collaborate with coaches and departments, and drive employer engagement initiatives through events and programs