Employer Engagement Manager - Remote

Overview

The Employer Engagement Manager plays a crucial role in the Career & Professional Development team at WGU, focusing on building industry recruiting partnerships to enhance job placement for students and alumni.

In Short

• Develop and manage industry recruiting partnerships.
• Identify and nurture relationships with corporate partners.
• Consult with recruiting partners to align their needs with university offerings.
• Plan and deliver career events connecting students with employers.
• Monitor and report on partnership performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams for partnership success.
• Promote employment opportunities to students and alumni.
• Travel required monthly for regional and national engagements.
• Remote position with regular in-person work.
• Full-time position eligible for various benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Education, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in recruiting or partnership management.
• Strong B2B sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent relationship management abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management skills to handle multiple priorities.
• Understanding of workforce development trends.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Proven track record in relationship development.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible paid time off and sick time.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Discounted tuition for employees.
• Parental leave and other paid leaves.
• Wellbeing program.
• Legal and identity theft coverage.
• Disability coverage.
• Accident and critical illness insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.