Full- Time Career Preparation & Partnerships Manager

Career Preparation & Partnerships Manager

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Full-Time Career Preparation & Partnerships Manager in the Student Affairs Division. This position is located on Atlanta Technical College's Main campus, just South of Downtown Atlanta.

Under general supervision of the Vice President of Student Engagement, the Full-Time Career Preparation & Partnerships Manager is responsible for leading the strategic initiatives of the Center for Workforce Innovation (CWI) to enhance employer engagement, facilitate student placements and to ensure that our workforce development initiatives align with industry needs. The Full-Time Career Preparation & Partnerships Manager position requires a dynamic leader with a proven track record in employer relations, career services and highly skilled in team management, project management, data analysis, and effective communication.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Lead and inspire a diverse team to implement a comprehensive employer engagement strategy; fostering a collaborative environment that drives results for ATC students and partners.
• Design and execute an innovative employer engagement strategy that strengthens partnerships and enhances opportunities for student career placements.
• Create and manage account management plan with service level agreements (SLA's) for employer partners, ensuring alignment with their business and talent needs.
• Identify and research potential sponsor employer partners, coordinating efforts with ATC stakeholders to maximize engagement.
• Conduct regular discussions with employers to gather feedback on talent needs and evaluate the effectiveness of current programs.
• Implement robust systems for tracking graduate placements and employer interactions, analyzing data to inform program improvements and strategic decisions.
• Build and oversee a comprehensive list of work-based experiences and post-graduation placement opportunities for ATC students.
• Ensure students are equipped with the necessary skills for job applications, interviews and successful workplace integration through workshops and counseling.
• Develop and manage an efficient placement system for students, coordinating job placement services between students and employers.
• Coordinate engagement and placement activities in alignment with special populations associated with grants and those requiring workplace accommodations.
• Collaborate with other college services to enhance the workforce pipeline and build relationships with local community networks.
• Develop and recommend changes to policies and procedures to meet program goals and ensure compliance with TCSG policies and state/federal regulations.
• Oversee the financial and budget operations of the department, ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
• Monitor personnel activities for compliance and conduct evaluations to support staff development and program effectiveness.
• Make impactful presentations about the college's programs, labor market conditions, and trends to stakeholders, employers, and community partners.
• Organize job fairs, industry presentations, and on campus employer engagement events to enhance visibility and opportunities for students.
• Complete administrative reports, maintain records of students and employer interactions, track job placement statistics for funding purposes; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Oral and written communications
• Organizational skills
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Strategic partnership development
• Career counseling and coaching

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess and demonstrate a Bachelor's degree OR five (5) years of directly related work experience.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).