Employer Success Manager at UW in Seattle, WA

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Job Description The UW Career Center @ Engineering team has an outstanding opportunity for an Employer Success Manager to join their team. About this Opportunity Reporting to the Director of the UW Career Center @ Engineering (CC@E), the Employer Success Manager builds partnerships with employers and creates programs that connect Engineering students with career-related learning and work opportunities. This role leads new initiatives, strengthens employer engagement across the College, and helps employers easily connect with students and graduates. Key Responsibilities GROW & DEEPEN EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS (45%) Steward and grow a portfolio of employer partnerships, developing engagement strategies that move relationships beyond traditional recruiting into sustained, programmatic involvement. Develop and pilot new engagement models, including work-integrated learning, project-based experiences, and other forms of meaningful student-employer connection. Stay current on trends in employer-university partnerships, early-career hiring, and the evolving world of work, applying insights to program design, employer engagement, and representation of UW Engineering at employer-facing events. EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT ENABLEMENT (30%) Build and maintain strong working relationships with employer connections across academic departments, serving as a strategic thought partner on employer engagement. Develop standards and external marketing materials that support the onboarding and stewardship of employer partners across all populations served by CC@E. Partner across the UW career ecosystem to ensure employer engagement platforms, practices, and programs are well integrated. TRACK & IMPROVE (25%) Develop employer engagement reporting and track program effectiveness, partnership outcomes, and engagement trends. Analyze labor market, technology, and employer trends to inform strategy and anticipate evolving employer needs. Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing findings, best practices, and emerging approaches from peer institutions and industry. Required Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field. 3+ years of professional experience in employer relations, university-industry partnerships, program management, or a closely related field. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager. Additional Qualifications Experience developing and managing programs or initiatives through the full lifecycle — from design and launch through adoption, iteration, and sustained execution. Preferred Qualifications Experience working across organizational lines to get things done in a complex organization Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable representing the office & College in external & cross-institutional settings. Cover Letter Requirement An introduction State the specific position for which you are applying A summary of how your qualifications, skills, and experiences align with the key responsibilities and requirements of the position. About the Team The Career Center @ Engineering provides students with a full suite of professional development services. From personal brand creation to resume reviews to salary negotiations, our staff can work with a student from the first day on-campus through graduation and beyond! For more information about CC@E please visit https://www.engr.washington.edu/current/student-programs-support/career-center . Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $69,996.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $79,992.00 annual Other Compensation: - Benefits: For information a