Employer Engagement Manager Greater Houston Dallas or Austin Area
Employer Engagement Manager Greater Houston Dallas or Austin Area
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If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competencybased degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of studentfocused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century one that has received praise from academic industry government and media leaders. Whatever your role working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Job Description
Job Profile Summary
The Employer Engagement Manager is a dynamic role within the Universitys Career & Professional Development team (CPD) responsible for initiating and driving the success of industry recruiting partnerships at the local regional and national level. This individual will develop and manage a portfolio of highimpact recruiting and job placement partnerships by identifying and nurturing industry relationships that align with both workforce needs and the universitys students graduates and alumni. This role involves strategic consulting with corporate partners B2B development of the universitys student and alumni talent pipeline fostering strong longterm relationships and collaborating with crossfunctional teams to deliver tailored highvalue solutions. The role directly impacts the job placement of university students and alumni into roles and industries that align with their degrees and career aspirations.
Primary Responsibilities
Drives B2B partnership growth by identifying and securing recruiting partnerships that align workforce needs with the university talent pipeline.
Builds and expands a network of key talent stakeholders within target and partner organizations positioning the university as a trusted and preferred talent partner.
Acts as a strategic consultant to recruiting partners and corporate decisionmakers helping them source indemand talent from the universitys network leading to expanded hiring and the potential development of enrollment partnerships.
Takes a consultative approach to understanding recruiting partners needs offering customized university solutions that align with their strategic goals.
Leverages insights on workforce trends and challenges to recommend and implement tailored talent solutions and refers leads to the corporate partnerships team to discuss degree and certificate programs when appropriate.
Converts industry lead referrals into active recruiting partners.
Collaborates with internal teams (Alumni team Account Executives/Partner Success Managers Marketing Academy Operations etc. to address enterpriselevel partnership opportunities.
Works closely with internal teams to identify new opportunities for expanding partnerships.
Plans and delivers large and smallscale virtual career events such as career fairs employer information sessions hiring events interviews and other events that connect students and alumni to career opportunities.
Proactively promotes partners employment opportunities to students and alumni driving the hiring of university graduates.
Monitors the performance and satisfaction of recruiting partners proactively addressing issues and ensuring that partners achieve their desired outcomes.
Identifies areas of improvement within existing partnerships and recommends solutions to enhance value and engagement.
Tracks and reports on the success of recruiting partnerships providing regular updates on progress challenges and opportunities for further growth.
Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Passion for student success and creating lasting partnerships that benefit both learners and employers
Understanding of workforce development trends and corporate recruiting processes
Strong consultative B2B sales and negotiation skills with a proven track record of aligning customer needs with a suite of solutions.
Ability to quickly learn and articulate the universitys value proposition and differentiators
Exceptional relationship management skills with the ability to build trust and maintain longterm partnerships with corporate stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams across departments.
Skilled at coordinating with crossfunctional teams to ensure seamless implementation and of partnership deliverables
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure the successful delivery of partnership goals and KPIs.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree in Business Education or related field
Experience
5 years of experience in recruiting account management partnership management career services or similar fields
Proven track record of relationship development and management
Strong familiarity with talent solutions and how they align with workforce recruiting needs
Location and Travel
Travel is required monthly (regional/national).
The position is remote but requires regular inperson work.
The position supports the South Region which includes Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana WGU is headquartered in Salt Lake City Utah.
Experience in lieu of education
Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree
This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.
Position & Application Details
FullTime Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a fulltime regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not allinclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
