Strategic Partnerships & Experiential Learning Manager

School of Human Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a Business Engagement Manager to advance career readiness and experiential learning for students in HDFS and COD. You will partner with advising and career centers, and external stakeholders to create, pilot, and scale partnership-driven programs that connect classroom experiences with meaningful careers and community impact.

You will build relationships with faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and community partners to

Qualifications

• Experience leading programs, projects, initiatives, or partnerships from planning through implementation.
• Experience working with and engaging multiple stakeholder groups to advance shared goals or initiatives.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Plans and directs staff implementation of new and existing business outreach events, programs, communications, and research activities.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The School of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a Business Engagement Manager to advance career readiness and experiential learning for students in HDFS and COD. You will partner with advising and career centers, and external stakeholders to create, pilot, and scale partnership-driven programs that connect classroom experiences with meaningful careers and community impact.

You will build relationships with faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and community partners to