Industry and Employer Relations Manager - 140359

About the role

The Halicioglu School of Data Science and Computing (HSDSC) is composed of the founding units the Halicioglu Data Science Institute (HDSI) and the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC). HSDSC will have strong academic interactions and affiliations with existing UC San Diego Schools and academic departments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze industry and partner needs
• Design strategies to expand the industry alliance program
• Implement improvements through structured timelines and cross-functional collaboration
• Drive adoption of HSDSC talent initiatives, including experiential learning opportunities such as industry mentored capstones, scholarships, fellowships, scalable and customized recruiting initiatives, and fostering recruiting pipelines
• Leverage tools like the 12Twenty platform to connect students with internships and career opportunities
• Proactively communicate with industry partners to highlight strategic alliances creating mutual value
• Facilitate outreach activities, build connections across divisions, and maintain regular collaboration with faculty, staff, campus partners, and corporate stakeholders
• Manage and strengthen long-term relationships with talent acquisition leaders
• Analyze existing agreements, recommend ways to extend collaborations, and coordinate with financial staff, Advancement, and campus contracting offices to manage renewals, data sharing, and industry engagement activities
• Plan and execute events with an emphasis on creating high-impact programs that connect students, alumni, and industry leaders
• Assist with marketing and communication plans for academic, industry, and government audiences
• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce and 12Twenty to ensure consistent tracking of industry interactions, employer engagement, and alumni connections

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Working knowledge of university-industry academic agreements and contracts
• Proven customer service and relationship management skills, including the ability to interact in a positive manner with diverse constituents
• Advanced knowledge of industry/university relations & student recruitment programs
• Proven experience in the full spectrum of business development of corporate partners including critical analysis, management of academic/corporate relationships, recruitment for membership, sponsorship of special events
• Experience in developing and managing comprehensive, multi-faceted programs designed to broaden support and enhance institutional outreach. Experience in planning, implementing, evaluating, and budgeting for such a program