Lehigh University · 5 days ago
Director of Corporate Partnerships and Career Outcomes
Bethlehem, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$66K/yr - $81K/yr
5+ years expLehigh University is seeking a Director of Corporate Partnerships and Career Outcomes to build and steward high-value corporate partnerships that strengthen talent pipelines and elevate the College’s visibility within industry. The role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure corporate partners have access to exceptional students while cultivating mutually beneficial relationships.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Design and implement a data-informed corporate engagement strategy that strengthens employer partnerships, enhances brand visibility, and drives recruitment & placement outcomes for MBA and Business Master’s talent
Identify, cultivate, and steward a targeted portfolio of corporate partners aligned with MBA and Business Master’s talent pipelines, program strengths, and industry needs
Proactively generate new employer partnerships through targeted outreach, industry engagement, and strategic presence at high-impact events
Serve as the strategic point of contact for corporate partners, ensuring seamless communication, high-touch relationship management, and sustained partner satisfaction
Lead the growth and optimization of the College’s graduate corporate partnership portfolio to drive recruitment, experiential learning, and brand-building opportunities for MBA and Business Master’s programs
Capture and maintain detailed records of employer interactions within the CRM and related B2B platforms to ensure relationship continuity, strategic follow-up, and data-driven partnership development
Operationalizes the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of career services strategy, resources, and programming to support graduate business student career outcomes
Design and execute high-impact, on-campus and virtual engagement experiences that connect corporate partners and other companies with MBA and Business Master’s students for recruiting, networking, and brand exposure
Lead strategic initiatives and special projects that enhance employer engagement, elevate the student career experience, and advance the College’s graduate career services mission
Provide strategic direction and mentorship to graduate assistants, student workers, and interns supporting employer engagement, event execution, and outreach initiatives
Partner with the Director of Talent Development & Coaching to align student career development programming with employer expectations, industry trends, and hiring pipelines; final programming decisions are made in consultation with the Senior Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment
Develop and manage robust recruiting pipelines for internships, full-time positions, and project-based roles, aligning talent supply with employer demand and program strengths
Oversee the tracking and analysis of hiring outcomes, employer engagement metrics, and labor market trends to inform strategy, demonstrate impact, and drive continuous improvement
Collaborate with the Director of Talent Development & Coaching and Program Directors (both administrative and academic) to strategically enhance career development initiatives, ensuring alignment with program goals, employer needs, and student outcomes
Co-lead professional development orientation sessions and, following orientation, prioritize scalable group-based workshops, trainings, and networking events focused on career readiness and skill development, reducing when possible, reliance on 1:1 coaching and ensuring broader student access to core career content
Provide direct student coaching support on an as-needed basis, at the discretion of the Senior Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment, to ensure continuity of service and meet student demand
Stay current on MBA and graduate business employment trends, industry shifts, and recruiter expectations to inform coaching alignment, employer engagement strategy, and program positioning
Provide advisory support for Professional Development coursework on an as-needed basis, at the discretion of the Senior Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment
Coordinate with Graduate Admissions to leverage corporate relationships for referrals and tuition benefits
Collaborate with faculty to integrate applied projects, case competitions, and experiential learning when appropriate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field
Five to eight years of related work experience
Active listening to understand corporate needs and align them with student capabilities
Creative problem-solving to develop innovative solutions for both partners and students
Skill in nurturing long-term partnerships that create mutual value
Valid Driver's License and a good driving record
Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position
Preferred
Master's Degree
Benefits
Health Care
Retirement
Educational benefits
Company
Lehigh University
Lehigh University is an American private research university located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5M2019-04-26Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Chagani Sajjadali
Lehigh Athletics Partnership Rep
Edward Lopez
Intern for LU/United Nations Partnership
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