Manager of Employer Engagement

• Envisions, designs and develops services, programs and resources that foster engagement with employer partners that lead to employment of KU students in career and experiential learning opportunities.
• Seek out and develop employer engagement to ensure that partner participation is consistent with the range of career interests expressed by KU students, with a focus on students in the Student Pathways program.
• Develop a pathway of participation for employers who have little to no recruiting budget, such as those from non-profits and government, to increase engagement in career fairs and/or other recruitment events.
• Meet routinely with employers and industry groups to understand workforce needs and benchmark recruitment best practices. Maintain annual meetings with an Employer Advisory Board in collaboration with other career services units on campus.
• Collaborate with Academic Engagement Manager to educate and engage campus community ab out using career service resources that connect students with career and experiential learning opportunities.
• Ensure timely and professional responses to incoming inquiries from employers (email, drop-ins, and phone)
• Develop a range of employer recruitment guides and tools based on their needs. Promote and leverage resources for employers such as KS Work Study, Parker-Dewey, and other resources to assist employers with hiring KU students.
• Design and develop outreach for employers through the KU Career account on LinkedIn, email campaigns, and newsletters.

• Design and conduct program assessment of employer engagement to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the recruiting services provided by the UCC and provide recommendations for changes when needed.
• Develop and maintain processes and reports that track employer engagement activity
• Ensure adequate and timely coverage for approving new employers and job postings in Handshake to approve new employers and job postings, as needed. Provide back-up assistance to UCC email accounts, as needed.
• Oversee successful outreach and execution of Career Fairs and other employer-engaged events that are managed by the University Career Center. Monitor and track revenue and expenses related to UCC Career Fairs.
• Manage UCC sponsorships program, including setting funding levels and opportunities, monitoring employer sponsorships for career events, coordinating solicitations, and monitoring revenue.
• Direct the Kansas Work Study program, Youth Educational Services (YES) tutoring program, Academic Tutor program at Lawrence Public Library, including monitor work activities and budgets, act as a liaison with the Board of Regent's contact and writing annual reports.
• Train, supervise and coordinate activities of assigned staff including: Events Manager, Kansas Career Work Study Coordinator, and Youth Educational Services (YES) Coordinator.
• Collaborate closely with UCC colleagues from the other three key functions of the center - career advising, academic engagement, and operations - to leverage resources and ensure smooth outreach and execution of employer engaged initiatives.

• Serve as an agile and active member of the University Career Center's leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and goal setting.
• Collaborate with campus career services units to align campus events and employer services
• Attend relevant unit meetings.
• Participate in department and campus meetings and trainings.
• Participate in relevant professional development annually.
• Understand and adhere to FERPA guidelines, KU policies, and other institutional compliance expectations.

1. The position is an on-campus position with an office located in Summerfield Hall on the Lawrence campus. Alternative or flexible work schedules will be evaluated as per KU policy.
2. Work schedule is 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday with some evening or weekend work required for student events or outreach efforts. Advance notice will be given.

1. Master's degree or bachelor's degree plus five years of related experience.
2. Minimum of three (3) years' experience in career services, human resources, or higher education.
3. Excellent communication skills as demonstrated by application materials.

1. Experience with the University of Kansas and employer engagement strategies, as evidenced in application materials.
2. Experience in program design and implementation, as evidenced by application materials.
3. Organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines, as evidenced by application materials.
4. Experience in leadership and team collaboration skills, as evidenced in application materials.
5. Experience in sales, account management, client services or related experience, as evidenced in application materials.

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume
• List of three (3) professional references

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins May 25th 2026. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.