Kennesaw State University · 9 hours ago
Program Manager, Employer and Corporate Relations
Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$52K/yr - $62K/yr
3+ years expKennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, committed to transforming lives through academic excellence and community partnerships. The Program Manager, Employer and Corporate Relations, plays a critical role in cultivating partnerships with employer organizations to expand career opportunities for students and alumni, aligning engagement strategies with institutional goals.
Education
Responsibilities
Collaborates with leadership to manage, strengthen, and grow relationships with current and prospective employer partners in support of student and alumni career outcomes
Identifies, cultivates, and sustains new employer partnerships that align with the university's mission, institutional priorities, and emerging academic strengths
May lead assigned employer outreach staff to strategically expand Kennesaw State University's employer network and support coordinated employer engagement efforts
Serves as the primary liaison to an assigned staff, providing strategic guidance through individual consultations, team meetings, performance management, and targeted professional development to support academic unit and employer partnership development
Engages and collaborates with faculty and academic administrators to remain informed of academic trends, workforce needs, and programmatic priorities, ensuring employer engagement strategies are aligned with academic goals
Conducts strategic employer outreach to Georgia-based and national employers that align with Kennesaw State University's evolving academic strengths and workforce priorities
Provides consultation and guidance to employer partners seeking engagement opportunities across the university, ensuring coordinated, high-impact employer involvement with students, alumni, faculty, and staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Three (3) years of related work experience
Preferred
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
13 paid holidays
Vacation
Generous retirement plans
Tuition waiver
Wellness options
And more!
Company
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University is a public, coeducational, comprehensive university located in Kennesaw, Georgia
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.31MKey Investors
National Cemetery Administration
2024-06-17Grant· $0.31M
2022-03-02Grant
Leadership Team
Anna Bilyeu
Educational Technology Specialist/Project Lead with KSU iTeach
Steven Smalt
Accounting Professor
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