"Senior Director, Employer Relations & Business Development"

In the cover letter, one page or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skills. Full applications including a resume and cover letter (single file due to system limitations) will be assessed.

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a diverse learning community grounded in the principle that business can be an extraordinary vehicle for positive change in today's dynamic global economy. The Ross School of Business mission is to build a better world through business. Through our powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and positive impact, we empower business leaders to improve the world. Learn more about Ross HERE. This role is hybrid with on-site expectations in Ann Arbor, MI 3 days per week. Additional on-site presence may be more frequent at times as business needs or specific job responsibilities require. May require work during early mornings, nights, or weekends. Domestic travel may be required. For a full job description, see link here. For questions about this role, email talent.acquisition@umich.edu.

Strategic Leadership & Planning (40%)

• Ensure best practices in recruiting and employer engagement and align the work with our curricular strengths, industry priorities and organizational programs.
• Build relationships and collaborate with faculty, academic program offices, Ross Centers & Institutes, and our Development function.
• Establish industry-specific strategies to anticipate market shifts, expand opportunities, and strengthen employer pipelines.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning, operational decision-making, and innovation.

Team Leadership & Collaboration (25%)

• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and professional development for the employer relations and business development team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation to achieve goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues, including career coaching, program offices, admissions, and marketing, to deliver an integrated approach to employer engagement and student success.
• Represent Ross and the Career Development Office at professional associations, employer roundtables, peer-school consortia, and industry events.

Business Development & Employer Partnerships (25%)

• Design and implement a business development strategy to expand employer relationships across industries and geographies.
• Leverage alumni as advocates, hiring managers, and corporate champions to expand domestic and international opportunities for students.
• Build new partnerships with employers and alumni, serving as a trusted advisor on recruiting strategies and workforce trends.
• Consult with employers on recruiting strategies and maximize engagement through recruiting events, and tailored partnerships.
• Manage day-to-day processes, systems, events, and logistics.

Data-Driven Insights & Market Intelligence (10%)

• Partner with colleagues and leadership to collect, interpret, and share employer and market data.
• Use data to inform employer outreach strategies, identify gaps, and advise leadership on hiring trends.
• Present market insights to a variety of stakeholders to inform coaching, curriculum, and priorities.
• Benchmark strategies with peer institutions to ensure best-in-class practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree or MBA
• 7+ years of progressive experience in business development, employer relations, corporate recruiting, or related fields.
• 7+ years demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams and delivering measurable outcomes.
• 3+ years of developing and implementing strategies to successfully grow a business unit or department.
• 3+ years experience analyzing education/employment market trends.
• Background in higher education, talent acquisition, HR, consulting, or related industries.

The posting range for this position is $90,000 - $116,000. This posting range reflects multiple factors involved in determining compensation, such as skills, experience, training, certifications, and other organizational needs. At Ross, it is not common for new hires to be offered a salary at the upper end of the range. Compensation decisions are based on the details of each situation.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.