Employer Engagement Strategist

About the role

The Employer Engagement Strategist serves as the University of Arizona's primary connector between local, regional, and national employers and U of A undergraduate talent. The role works closely with the Executive Director, Director, Experiential Learning, and leadership in college/program career centers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for employer engagement locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Establish, execute, and assess progress against goals, timelines, and metrics.
• Identify priority industry sectors based on labor market trends and U of A programs of study; assess current gaps in engagement and develop plans to close those gaps.
• Develop strategies to connect employers to students; monitor, assess, and report on engagement effectiveness to address gaps and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with department professionals overseeing early talent connections, experiential learning programs, and career events.
• Serve as a coordinating point for employers whose recruiting needs span multiple colleges, ensuring a unified, "One U of A" approach.
• Represent the Center for Career Readiness and the University of Arizona to external organizations, professional associations, and community groups as appropriate.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in a related field.
• 5 or more years’ successful track record of managing relationships in a university career development setting.
• Successful track record of meeting business development goals.

Skills

• Working knowledge of on-campus recruiting processes and a foundational understanding of the current trends influencing recruitment of college students.
• Strong relationship building and business development skills.
• Understanding of the decentralized career ecosystem at the University of Arizona.
• Understanding of the local, regional, and national labor market and the impact of events on economic conditions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and take initiative independent of direct daily supervision.
• Prominent and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to translate data and trends to stakeholders and into actionable strategies.
• Technological savvy and willing to utilize systems to perform and track work.

Benefits

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Pay

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture.

Schedule

Fully remote work arrangements are available after meeting performance objectives after 90 days in the role.