Manager, Employer Partnerships & Career Pathways

Manager of Employer Partnerships & Career Pathways Location: Leesburg, FL Department: Center for Career Preparation Division: Academic Affairs Position Type: Professional Job Summary The Manager of Employer Partnerships & Career Pathways is responsible for developing and sustaining strategic employer partnerships that result in expanded career pathways and employment outcomes for neurodiverse students. Based on campus, the Manager leads the development and expansion of intentional, high‑impact employer and community partnerships throughout the region and across the nation that create meaningful pathways to internships, experiential learning, and early career outcomes for Beacon’s neurodiverse students. The Manager serves as a key connector across employers, faculty, and students, translating workforce needs into accessible, structured opportunities that support student success and long‑term career outcomes. Essential Duties and Tasks Strategic Employer & Community Partnerships Build and manage national, regional and local employer and community partnerships that align with Beacon College’s programs and student interests. Develop sustainable relationships that create internships, experiential learning, and early career opportunities. Represent the College in external settings to strengthen visibility and employer engagement, and maintain consistent communication with partners to understand talent needs and identify growth opportunities. Academic & Career Ecosystem Integration Collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, and student support teams to align employer partnerships with curriculum and learning goals. Support the integration of experiential learning within academic and co‑curricular programs. Work with Career Advisors to prepare students for employer engagement and coordinate activities such as site visits, panels, and networking events. Lead employer engagement for the annual Internships, Careers and Neurodiversity (ICAN) Career Fair, recruiting and supporting employers committed to inclusive hiring. Develop year‑round engagement strategies beyond the event and ensure a high‑quality experience for both employers and students through strong preparation, communication, and follow‑up. Employer Relationship Management & CRM Strategy Serve as the primary manager of employer data within the College’s CRM, overseeing pipelines, engagement activity, and outcomes. Maintain accurate records of employer contacts, partnerships, internships, and hiring results. Use CRM insights to track trends, identify opportunities, and guide strategic decisions while coordinating with internal teams to ensure consistent data practices and effective system use. Employer Education & Inclusive Hiring Guide employers in implementing research‑based inclusive hiring practices for neurodiverse talent. Serve as a thought partner to organizations seeking to improve accessibility, onboarding, and retention of neurodiverse talent. Develop employer‑facing resources and programming that support successful engagement with Beacon students. Data, Outcomes & Strategic Impact Track and analyze internship, employment, and employer‑engagement outcomes to inform strategy. Create reports and dashboards for leadership and use data insights to strengthen partnerships, address gaps in student engagement and opportunity pipelines, and improve employer retention. Support institutional reporting, accreditation, grant applications, and continuous improvement efforts. All other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Experience: 5+ years of experience in two (2) or more of the following: Higher Education – Working with college students to prepare them for post‑graduate career opportunities. Employer Relations – Developing and sustaining relationships with employer partners and agencies to build opportunities for internships, externships, and employment; (optional) experience providing professional development support to those working with neurodivergent or diverse employees. Workforce Development – Identifying and securing experiential opportunities for students/graduates that result in an ecosystem of professional pathways for diverse learners. University Recruiting or early talent development – Representing employers or talent groups responsible for recruiting for internships or early talent programs. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Business or related field. Experience supporting or working with neurodiverse populations. Familiarity with career readiness frameworks (e.g., NACE competencies). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships across diverse stakeholders. Experience working with college students or early career populations. Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship management skills. Demonstrable knowledge of career services, experiential learning, or campus recruiting. Experience leading or supporting career fairs or large‑scale employer engagement events. Experience developing reports, dashboards, or analytics to inform strategy and demonstrate impact. Familiarity with career readiness frameworks (e.g., NACE competencies). Environment The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation(s), can perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and college, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Local, regional or national travel may be necessary as determined. Notice The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Beacon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. Benefits Beacon College offers full‑time employees the following benefits: Vacation Time Sick Time Paid Holidays Professional Development/Tuition Assistance Educational Salary Incentives Medical Vision 403(b) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life and AD&D Insurance Short‑Term Disability Insurance (STD) Long‑Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary AFLAC Interim Executive Director of Human Resources #J-18808-Ljbffr