Assistant Vice President, Workforce Partnerships (Administrator III, Range 1) University Advancement

**Hiring preference given to Internal Applicants**

Working Title

Assistant Vice President of Workforce Partnerships

Administrator Level (for MPP positions only)

This position is an Administrator IIIin the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP) reporting to the Vice President of University Advancement.

SF StateUniversity

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Department

University Advancement

Appointment Type

At-Will

Time Base

Full-Time (1.0)

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$11250.00 - $12083.00 Per Month ($135000.00 - $144996.00 Annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

Position Information

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Develop and implement a comprehensive workforce partnerships strategy that builds structured sustainable pipelines between SFSU and Bay Area employers across corporate nonprofit civic and entrepreneurial sectors.
• Expand industry partnerships and coordinate employer engagement strategies across academic and administrative divisions.
• Distinguish SFSU as a career-ready institution recognized regionally and nationally for connecting education to employment and advancing upward mobility.
• Serve as the campuss primary executive responsible for developing long-term high-impact employer relationships that expand hiring and internship opportunities for SFSU students.
• Represent SFSU as an anchor institution in key regional and civic forums including the Bay Area Council San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley Leadership Group and related workforce and economic development entities.

Employer Partnerships & Program Development

• Forge long-term partnerships with leading organizations in key regional and national industries.
• Negotiate formal agreements for paid and credit-bearing internships and externships ensuring equitable access and inclusion for all students.
• Launch and manage initiatives to provide stipends for unpaid roles in mission-aligned organizations.
• Further scale existing programs of recruitment events industry-specific networking nights and employer showcases.
• In close collaboration with SFSUs Alumni Relations Office leverage alumni and community networks by establishing programs such as an Alumni Employer Fellows initiative to formalize alumni participation in mentorship and talent recruitment.

Campus & External Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the Career & Leadership Development (CLD) Office the Lam Family College of Business Career Services the Institute for Civic and Community Engagement (ICCE) the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations the Dean of Graduate Studies and Career Development the Vice Provost of Academic Planning and the Dean of Undergraduate Education to help ensure coordinated effective workforce readiness efforts across the University.
• Partner with the Senior AVP for Enrollment Management and the AVP for Strategic Marketing and Communications to ensure that SFSUs career-readiness identity is highlighted in all prospective student materials and marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Dean of Undergraduate Education and Dean of Graduate Studies and Career Development to help integrate experiential learning micro-certificates and industry-linked projects into the curriculum.
• Build partnerships with regional workforce boards civic leaders and employers to position SFSU as a key player in economic and workforce development initiatives.
• In collaboration with Government Relations support the universitys engagement with regional governmental entities such as the City of San Francisco Office of Workforce and Economic Development.

Data Impact & Accountability

• Develop and implement evaluation frameworks to measure student participation employer engagement job placement rates and wage outcomes.
• Compile an annual SFSU Workforce Impact Report showcasing data-driven outcomes and highlighting SFSUs contributions to upward economic mobility.
• Maintain a partnership management system (CRM) to track relationships outcomes and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Leadership & Administration

• Serve as a key advisor to the Vice President for University Advancement and participate as a member of the University Advancement leadership team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration innovation and inclusive excellence within the workforce partnerships portfolio.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in business administration education public policy or a related field.
• Experience developing internship cooperative education or employer engagement programs within higher education.
• Record of advancing diversity equity and inclusion through workforce and career-readiness initiatives.
• Experience with CRM systems and data-driven reporting.
• Experience representing institutions in civic business and workforce forums regionally or nationally.

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three business days from their date of hire.

Benefits

Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Lifes Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues students and the customers we serve.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical Dental Vision Pension 401k Healthcare Savings Account Life Insurance Disability Insurance Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program all geared towards the Universitys commitment to attract motivate and retain our employee.

CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only)

Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants currently in bargaining units 2 5 7 and 9 are given hiring preference.

Additional Information

**Hiring preference given to Internal Applicants**

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Please note that this position position requirements application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.