Employer Engagement Strategist

Position Highlights

The Employer Engagement Strategist serves as the University of Arizona's primary connector between local, regional, and national employers and U of A undergraduate talent. The Strategist develops and executes a vision and associated strategy for employer engagement, working closely with the Executive Director, Director, Experiential Learning, and leadership in college/program career centers. The role strives to build a pipeline of employers providing internship, experiential learning, and full-time opportunities for U of A undergraduate students.

Flexible Work Arrangements available after meeting performance objectives after 90 days in the role.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning:

• In collaboration with department leadership and other stakeholders such as college/program career center leadership, develop and execute a strategic vision for employer engagement locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Establish, execute, and assess progress against goals, timelines, and metrics.
• Identify priority industry sectors based on labor market trends and U of A programs of study; assess current gaps in engagement and develop plans to close those gaps.

2. Employer Relationship Development:

• Establish and nurture employer partnerships to generate sponsorships, internship, experiential learning, mentorship, and full-time recruitment opportunities for U of A students, and to drive career event attendance.
• Scale and support the Wildcat Career Alliance (sponsorship) program to generate revenue for the department and build strategic relationships with employer partners interested in large scale hiring and/or brand enhancement at the university.

3. Campus and Community Relationship Building:

• Build nurture, and/or maintain relationships with colleges, programs, and academic departments to advance employer engagement and workforce development.

4. Communication, Reporting, and Representation:

• Communicate effectively via phone, email, presentations, and in-person meetings with employers regarding engagement opportunities and U of A partnership options.
• Track and report employer engagements using university systems (e.g., Handshake, Trellis).

5. Administration & Collaboration:

• Represent the Department on university committees and at conferences as needed and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Occasional travel, primarily within the State of Arizona required, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in a related field.
• 5 or more years' successful track record of managing relationships in a university career development setting.
• Successful track record of meeting business development goals.