Employer Engagement Manager

Position Details

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity


Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information


Position Title
Employer Engagement Manager


Requisition Number
S02424P


Position Category
Staff


Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT


Hours per week
40


Months per year
12


Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade
E32


Salary

FLSA
Exempt


Job Summary/Basic Function


Weber State University Career Services is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Employer Engagement Manager to advance employer partnerships and elevate student career readiness at scale.

This position will be partially funded by the Job Location & Development (JLD) grant and plays a key role in shaping employer outreach strategies, leading the JLD program in coordination with Career Services leadership, mentoring staff, and collaborating with career stakeholders across campus. The Employer Engagement Manager will strengthen employer partnerships, enhance student career readiness, and ensure alignment of employer engagement with broader institutional and grant objectives.

The position blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution and serves as a liaison between the university, employers, and workforce partners to create meaningful career pathways for students.

Required Qualifications


Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 3 years of experience in employer relations, recruiting, talent development, business development, or related fields

Preferred Qualifications


Preferred:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the confidence to initiate contacts, build relationships, and present effectively to others
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent and familiarity with CRM and/or career engagement platforms (Salesforce, Handshake, etc.)
• Experience in recruiting, employer engagement, or workforce development
• Experience planning events, programs, or engagement initiatives
• Experience in higher education or similar environments
• Experience working with stakeholders and supporting projects, initiatives, or partnerships

A successful candidate will be willing to

Background Check?
Yes


Benefits Summary


WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Posting Detail Information


Job Open Date
07/16/2026


Review Date
07/30/2026


Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Notes to Applicant


If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $50,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package .

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, transcripts, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin July 30, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

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