Strategic Employer Partnerships Manager

University of Wisconsin; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Insurance benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence (CAI) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a collaborative, entrepreneurial professional to serve as Corporate Relations Manager - Employer Relations & Experiential Learning.

Reporting to the Business Engagement Director, this position will develop and manage employer partnerships that expand student career opportunities, experiential learning, and corporate investment across foundational programs within the College.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in corporate relations, business development, employer engagement, or partnership management.
• Ability to cultivate corporate relationships, communicate partnership value, and secure commitments through sponsorship development or consultative selling.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with multi-stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs staff implementation of new and existing business outreach events, programs, communications, and research activities.
• Monitors portfolio activity and market share and disseminates updates to leadership and appropriate entities.
• Evaluates existing strategies and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement.
• Assists with implementing the unit personnel resource allocation plan including hiring, training, supervision, and resolution of personnel issues.
• Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures.

Skills

Corporate relations

Business development

Employer engagement

Partnership management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence (CAI) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a collaborative, entrepreneurial professional to serve as Corporate Relations Manager - Employer Relations & Experiential Learning.

Reporting to the Business Engagement Director, this position will develop and manage employer partnerships that expand student career opportunities, experiential learning, and corporate investment across foundational programs within the College.