Position Summary
The Manager of Career Readiness & Employer Programs supports the delivery of consortium-wide career preparation and employer-connected programming. This role coordinates professional development workshops, internship readiness support, and outcomes tracking (when available) to ensure students are prepared to compete successfully for internships, full-time roles, and graduate opportunities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Career Readiness Programming
- Support member-schools career services departments with interview preparation, resume development, and career planning workshops
- Support internship onboarding and job search readiness initiatives for AUC students
Employer-Connected Student Engagement
- Plan and execute employer-led programming including industry panels, networking events, recruiting sessions and fairs
- Support corporate partners in engaging effectively with AUCC students through events and platforms
Skilling & Professional Development Initiatives
- Coordinate workforce skilling workshops in high-demand areas (technology, analytics, leadership, professional competencies)
- Support credentialing or micro-training opportunities in partnership with employers and donors
Sponsored Programming & Resource Development
- Identify opportunities for corporate sponsorship of skilling programs, enrichment initiatives, and student career experiences
- Collaborate with advancement and external relations teams to cultivate long-term employer investment in AUC talent
Alumni Career Continuity
- Facilitate and support employer-connected career services and networking opportunities for AUC alumni
- Facilitate and support mentorship pipelines that connect alumni professionals to current students
Impact Tracking & Program Evaluation
- With the coordination of the member schools, track participation, internship placement, employment outcomes, and employer engagement metrics
- Assist in producing annual reports and partnership impact summaries for AUCC leadership and corporate supporters
Collaboration with Campus Career Centers
- Serve as a connector between AUCC-wide initiatives and campus-based career services teams
- Maintain shared opportunity repositories and employer engagement resources
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred or equivalent mid to senior level program coordination and relationship management skills
- 3–5 years of experience in career services, employer engagement, student success, or workforce programming
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Core Competencies
- Workshop facilitation and student engagement
- Employer program coordination
- Career development advising support
- Outcomes tracking and reporting
- Professional communication and partnership support
