Arts and Creative Industries Employer Relations Manager

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Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $65000 - $70000

The Arts andCreative Industries Employer Relations Manager will support Binghamton students career success by harnessing and integrating the knowledge employers and alumni can provide students. This position will support the regional/state economic development initiative to enhance employer connections and workforce development needs through skill building programs overall placement rates and internship rates.

Industry & Campus Partnerships

The Arts & Creative Industries Employer Relations Manager will be a vital member of the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Developments Employer Engagement Team and specialize in fostering connections with employers in the arts and creative industries.

This position will cultivate and nurture relationships with industry representatives serving as the bridge between Binghamton University students and employers in the arts and creative industries and establishing pathways for their active participation on campus.

Working closely with the School of the Arts faculty and staff serving as a liaison between the Fleishman Career Center and the School of the Artsthe position will focus on supporting and enhancing existing programs partnerships and initiatives that connect arts students with career development opportunities.

In this role the Employer Relations Manager assumes the critical responsibility of managing employer relationships and actively curating internship and job prospects for both undergraduate and graduate students. Their focus on nurturing internship opportunities involves providing valuable guidance and support to industry-specific employers to enhance our students professional development.

Core Responsibilities Include

• Develop new and maintain existing industry & employer relationships within the region for Binghamton University.
• Champion the use of internships as a hiring pipeline tool and provide consultation in an effort to develop strong internship and shadowingprograms for Binghamton students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Build relationships/connections with other leaders/organizations within workforce and economic development rolesrelated to college student hiring.
• Facilitate networking and skills training opportunities for students with a focus on retaining students locally and regionally within the state.
• Create and facilitate an arts mentoring circle focused on bringing students within the arts programs and alumni/employers within these areas together.
• Conduct in-depth industry research to stay abreast of employment and recruiting trends relevant to Binghamton Universitys diverse array of majors and programs.
• Represent the university at recruitment events held on and off-campus to foster relationships with both new and existing employers.
• Occasional weekend and evening commitments.
• Travel within the region state and country will be required.

• Bachelors degree
• 3 years of related experience in an arts entertainment creative industries communications media salesmarketing or recruiting position
• Attention to detail with customer service and follow-up skills
• Public speaking experience
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Willingness to travel regularly

Preferred:

• Masters degree in an arts entertainment creative industry sales communications human resources or related field
• 5 years of relevant industry experience
• Knowledge of industry and employment trends in diverse fields
• Connections in local state and/or national employment opportunities

Visasponsorshipis not available for this position. If you currently needsponsorshipor will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization you do not meet eligibility requirements.Additionally please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

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All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: for Internal Applicants: June 25 2026

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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2. Cover letter and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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