Strategic Program Relationship Manager

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14.2% employer retirement contribution

Paid parental leave

11 paid holidays per year + vacation

Excellent health insurance options

Tuition reduction for employees and家族

Disability insurance

Life insurance

HSA / FSA plans

Free public transportation pass

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a dynamic Manager, Program(s) to lead corporate outreach and build strong partnerships with employers benefiting our students. This role sits in the U Career Success office and focuses on creating meaningful employer-student opportunities and expanding engagement across multiple departments.

Responsibilities include managing high-profile employer accounts, developing internship programs, and collaborating with coaches and university stakeholders to attract

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience.
• Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department.
• Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.
• Preferences: strong customer service and consultative relationship-building skills; sales or business development experience; excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to work well collaboratively and autonomously; Salesforce or CRM experience.

Responsibilities

• Executes professional corporate outreach to local, regional, national, and global businesses, with a focus on developing long-term, value-driven partnerships.
• Develops job and internship opportunities for students while designing unique, results-oriented engagement programs for employer partners.
• Collaborates closely with corporate outreach staff, career coaches, and University stakeholders—including those in business-related academic units—as well as relevant marketing, data, programming, and event staff.
• Leads new business development activities, leveraging a strong understanding of employer needs and talent pipelines.
• With minimal supervision, effectively manages an extensive portfolio of employers, including high-touch and high-stakes accounts requiring strategic relationship management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

The University of Utah is seeking a dynamic Manager, Program(s) to lead corporate outreach and build strong partnerships with employers benefiting our students. This role sits in the U Career Success office and focuses on creating meaningful employer-student opportunities and expanding engagement across multiple departments.

Responsibilities include managing high-profile employer accounts, developing internship programs, and collaborating with coaches and university stakeholders to attract