Talent & Employer Partnerships Specialist

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is seeking a Talent & Employer Partnerships Specialist to connect workforce program participants with regional employers, expand apprenticeship models, and create work-based learning opportunities. This 18-month, full-time role focuses on driving employment outcomes for non-traditional candidates.

You will build employer relationships, coordinate with the Office of Continuing Education and the LDI, and track outcomes using LMS/CRM systems to ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma and evidence of post-secondary studies or Bachelor's degree in business management, human resources, communications, career counseling, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, employer relations, career coaching, or workforce development.
• Proven experience establishing strategic employer partnerships and supporting job placement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive Suite products, and LMS/CRM database applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with program participants to achieve job placement, resume review, interview coaching, and career guidance.
• Build and cultivate strategic relationships with regional employers to communicate graduates' capabilities.
• Explore and establish registered apprenticeship models and work-based learning opportunities with partners.
• Highlight full-time employment opportunities for STARs candidates.
• Drive partner engagement to secure employer commitment for multi-graduate hiring and apprenticeships.
• Aim for at least 60% graduate job placement rate across cohorts and 40% 90-day retention.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or related field

Associate's or Bachelor's/Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

LMS/CRM systems

Job description

Title

Talent & Employer Partnerships Specialist

Reports To

Associate Provost, Continued Learning

Position Summary

The Learning and Development Initiative (LDI), the professional education and workforce development division of New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), seeks a dedicated, results-oriented professional for an 18-month, full-time Talent Solutions & Employer Partnerships Specialist role. The position focuses on directly connecting workforce development program participants with regional employers, expanding apprenticeship models, securing work-based learning opportunities, and driving employment outcomes for non-traditional candidates.

Essential Functions

• Work directly with LDI workforce development program participants to achieve job placement (providing resume review, interview coaching, job application support, and career guidance).
• Build and cultivate strategic relationships with regional employers by effectively communicating LDI program graduates' capabilities and career readiness.
• Explore and establish registered apprenticeship models and work-based learning opportunities, including short-term paid projects, with corporate and community partners.
• Highlight and advocate full-time employment opportunities specifically for Skilled Through Alternate Routes (STARs) candidates.
• Drive partner engagement to achieve key program deliverables, including securing at least 10 employer partners who commit to multi-graduate hiring, hosting apprentices, or offering short-term work-based learning projects.
• Achieve a minimum 60% graduate job placement rate across program participant cohorts.
• Ensure a minimum 40% 90-day employment retention rate.

Additional Functions

• Maintain detailed documentation and tracking records for compliance, reporting, and program evaluation purposes.
• Administer participant career services tracking and course/project materials through Learning Management Systems (LMS) and university databases.
• On behalf of the program participants, coordinate regularly with workforce development leadership and participate in program alignment meetings as required.

Pre-Requisite Qualifications

• High school diploma and evidence of post-secondary studies or Bachelor's degree in business management, human resources, communications, career counseling, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a comparable position, such as talent acquisition, employer relations, career coaching, or workforce development.
• Demonstrated experience establishing strategic business or employer partnerships and supporting job placement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive Suite Products, and LMS/CRM database applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Department

Office of Continuing Education/Learning and Development Initiative (LDI)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's/Master's Degree.
• Minimum of one to two years of experience in higher education, non-credit continuing education, or grant-funded workforce initiatives.
• Familiarity with Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs), work-based learning models, and supporting Skilled Through Alternate Routes (STARs) candidates.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, work collaboratively in teams, and adapt to changing program needs.

Special Instructions for Applicant

• Please note, this is a temporary role with an anticipated end date of May 31, 2028.

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Union

Professional Staff Association (PSA)

Range

Professional Staff -20

Compensation

$64,978.10 - $105,109.54

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items. To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

FLSA

Exempt

Time Type

Full time

Pay Rate

Salary

Additional Information

As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.

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