University of Michigan · 3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Employer Relations & Business Development
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $116K/yr
7+ years expThe University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business is a diverse learning community focused on creating positive change in the global economy. The Senior Director of Employer Relations and Business Development will develop and execute strategies to enhance employer engagement and strengthen corporate partnerships, ultimately benefiting Ross students' career outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Ensure best practices in recruiting and employer engagement and align the work with our curricular strengths, industry priorities and organizational programs
Build relationships and collaborate with faculty, academic program offices, Ross Centers & Institutes, and our Development function
Establish industry-specific strategies to anticipate market shifts, expand opportunities, and strengthen employer pipelines
Contribute to long-term strategic planning, operational decision-making, and innovation
Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and professional development for the employer relations and business development team
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation to achieve goals
Collaborate with colleagues, including career coaching, program offices, admissions, and marketing, to deliver an integrated approach to employer engagement and student success
Represent Ross and the Career Development Office at professional associations, employer roundtables, peer-school consortia, and industry events
Design and implement a business development strategy to expand employer relationships across industries and geographies
Leverage alumni as advocates, hiring managers, and corporate champions to expand domestic and international opportunities for students
Build new partnerships with employers and alumni, serving as a trusted advisor on recruiting strategies and workforce trends
Consult with employers on recruiting strategies and maximize engagement through recruiting events, and tailored partnerships
Manage day-to-day processes, systems, events, and logistics
Partner with colleagues and leadership to collect, interpret, and share employer and market data
Use data to inform employer outreach strategies, identify gaps, and advise leadership on hiring trends
Present market insights to a variety of stakeholders to inform coaching, curriculum, and priorities
Benchmark strategies with peer institutions to ensure best-in-class practices
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or MBA
7+ years of progressive experience in business development, employer relations, corporate recruiting, or related fields
7+ years demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams and delivering measurable outcomes
3+ years of developing and implementing strategies to successfully grow a business unit or department
3+ years experience analyzing education/employment market trends
Background in higher education, talent acquisition, HR, consulting, or related industries
Benefits
Generous time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days)
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Flexible Work Program
Ross Onsite Fitness Center
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$359.75MKey Investors
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2025-07-17Grant· $1M
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