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The University of Texas at Austin · 1 day ago

Employer Success Manager

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

The University of Texas at Austin is redefining how a public flagship university partners with employers to drive meaningful career outcomes for students. The Employer Success Manager plays a critical role in shaping UT Austin’s employer ecosystem by building high-impact employer relationships and influencing recruiting strategies to ensure UT students are well positioned for long-term career success.

Corporate TrainingEducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Employer Relationship Management Own and manage a portfolio of strategic employer partners aligned with UT’s academic strengths and workforce priorities

Serve as a strategic advisor to employer partners, helping them design long-term recruiting strategies that align business needs with student talent and interests

Lead high-level conversations with hiring managers and company leaders to secure year-round opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students

Translate employer hiring demand and student interest into actionable engagement strategies

Partner with employers to co-design work-integrated opportunities (e.g., early talent programs, paid projects, internships, or pathway models) aligned to real hiring demand and student development

Communications & Cross-Functional Collaboration Shape how UT Austin communicates its talent value proposition to employers, translating academic excellence into workforce-ready outcomes

Partner closely with career services leaders, recruiting operations, and corporate relations teams to align employer engagement efforts across campus

Contribute insights and recommendations to cross-functional initiatives focused on employer engagement, student outcomes, and workforce strategy

Recruiting Strategy and Workforce Insights Advise employers on recruiting strategies that improve quality of hire by aligning early talent engagement, hiring timing, and campus touchpoints with both employer needs and student interests

Leverage labor market data, hiring trends, and student preferences to help employers optimize recruiting timing, events, branding, and investment decisions

Analyze qualitative and quantitative hiring data to surface insights that inform employer advising and institutional strategy

Business Development and Ecosystem Growth Identify and pursue high-impact employers and new business units aligned with UT’s priority industries and student pipelines

Expand existing employer relationships by uncovering new opportunities for hiring, engagement, and collaboration

Represent UT Austin at industry and community events as a strategic connector and talent partner

Operational Excellence and Systems Building Design and implement scalable employer account management processes, engagement plans, and timelines

Contribute to data analytics projects and employer insights efforts to support continuous improvement and decision making

Support institution-wide initiatives that strengthen UT’s employer engagement infrastructure and strategy

Qualification

Business developmentClient managementData analysisEmployer relationsTalent acquisitionStrategic partnershipsCommunication skillsHigher education experienceTechnology proficiencyOrganizational skillsPresentation skillsRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience in business development, client or account management, workforce development, talent acquisition, employer relations, or closely related fields

Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic outcomes

Strong analytical skills with experience translating data into insights and recommendations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive audiences

Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Strong understanding of job market trends, hiring practices, and recruiting processes

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Preferred

MBA or Master's degree in a related field

Experience working in higher education, university recruiting, corporate relations, or in industry roles that partner closely with universities on early talent, workforce development, or strategic partnerships

Proven ability to build relationships across students, alumni, faculty, staff, and employers

Experience leveraging technology and platforms to support employer engagement and recruiting strategy

Familiarity with tools such as 12Twenty, Smartsheet, Canva, and advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables

Benefits

Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.