Program Manager, Employer and Corporate Relations

Job Summary Serves a critical role within the department by cultivating and sustaining strategic partnerships between the university and employer organizations. Responsible for expanding career opportunities for students and alumni by designing and executing employer engagement strategies that align with institutional goals and workforce needs. Leads efforts to build new partnerships, strengthen existing relationships, and create meaningful, targeted opportunities for employers to connect with students and alumni through recruitment, experiential learning, and career development initiatives, ultimately advancing student success and supporting the university's mission. Responsibilities Collaborates with leadership to manage, strengthen, and grow relationships with current and prospective employer partners in support of student and alumni career outcomes. Identifies, cultivates, and sustains new employer partnerships that align with the university's mission, institutional priorities, and emerging academic strengths. Collaborates with employer outreach staff to strategically expand the university's employer network and support coordinated employer engagement efforts. Serves as the primary liaison to assigned staff, providing strategic guidance through consultations, meetings, performance management, and targeted professional development to support academic unit and employer partnership development. Engages and collaborates with faculty and academic administrators to remain informed of academic trends, workforce needs, and programmatic priorities, ensuring employer engagement strategies are aligned with academic goals. Conducts strategic employer outreach to Georgia‑based and national employers that align with the university's evolving academic strengths and workforce priorities. Provides consultation and guidance to employer partners seeking engagement opportunities across the university, ensuring coordinated, high‑impact employer involvement with students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license. Three (3) years of related work experience. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree from an accredited institution in a related field. Benefits Proposed Salary: $51,600–$61,500 annually. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Abilities Knowledge of employer engagement and recruitment practices within higher education and related industries. Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem‑solving, independent judgment, organization, time‑management, project management, and presentation skills. Strong communication and consultation skills to align employer strategies with academic and institutional priorities. Proficiency with computer applications and programs such as Microsoft Office suite. Skill in building and sustaining strategic partnerships with employers and campus stakeholders. Strong attention to detail, follow‑up skills, and customer service skills; phone and e‑mail etiquette. Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study, in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy. Harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status is prohibited. For additional information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at View email address on click.appcast.io. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position has financial responsibilities. This position requires driving. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card). May travel 1%–24% of the time. Background Check Credit Report Standard Enhanced Education MVR 9‑Panel Lab Drug Test All final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation and may be asked to disclose criminal record history. Applicants for positions of trust with a disqualifying criminal history will be disqualified from employment eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kennesaw State University