Tech Innovation Industry Relations Leader

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking an Industry Relations Manager for Tech Innovation within Questrom. You will manage relationships with startup and mid-sized tech employers, expanding internship and full-time opportunities for Questrom undergraduates and graduates.

The role focuses on AI, SaaS, cyber, robotics, health tech, and digital health sectors, with a push to connect recruiters and alumni to student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 5+ years related experience in executive search, corporate relations, development, or major account sales and marketing.
• Marketing and sales expertise.
• Knowledge of entrepreneurial and start-up ecosystems.
• Familiarity with executive search, college placement, or university development.
• Demonstrated ability to set targets and meet them.
• Unquestionably high integrity; knowledge of employment trends.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to work well with others.
• Proven ability to develop and sustain professional networks.
• Ability to travel throughout the year to major metropolitan areas and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with startup/early growth and mid-sized tech employers and business units.
• Conduct new business development to cultivate employer relationships for Questrom students.
• Expand internship and full-time opportunities for Questrom students, including CPT/OPT/STEM OPT considerations.
• Identify target employers and build networks to align with student interests.
• Engage employer partners for on/off-campus recruiting events and collaborative opportunities.
• Research prospective recruiters and share market insights with faculty and staff.

Skills

Executive search

Corporate relations

Development

Major account sales

Marketing

Entrepreneurial ecosystems

University development

Target setting

Networking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Boston University is seeking an Industry Relations Manager for Tech Innovation within Questrom. You will manage relationships with startup and mid-sized tech employers, expanding internship and full-time opportunities for Questrom undergraduates and graduates.

The role focuses on AI, SaaS, cyber, robotics, health tech, and digital health sectors, with a push to connect recruiters and alumni to student outcomes.