| Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept |
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| Position Summary |
The Employer Engagement Manager (EM) in the School of Business Career Center at Portland State University (PSU) is a key relationship builder who manages strategic partnerships with local, regional, and national organizations to enhance career and internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate business students.
PSU is an access institution with the vision and history of being a national leader for social mobility through higher education and a model for serving minoritized learners. The person in this role will bring an equity and inclusion lens to their work to be a champion for PSU students and ensure that company relationships facilitate experiential learning and career success for all business students.
Key Responsibilities:
Employer Engagement & Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain relationships with company partners, including recruiters, hiring managers, and alumni, to expand job and internship opportunities.
- Serve as a consultant to companies on strategic recruitment practices, equitable hiring, and effectively engaging with PSU’s diverse student population.
- Design and execute external outreach strategies, including an annual priority list and partnership development plans.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to organize events such as career panels, mock interviews, mentorship programs, and company site visits.
Systems, Data Management & Reporting
- Oversee the management of relationship management systems (e.g., Copper CRM & Handshake).
- Track, analyze, and present data related to employer engagement and student career outcomes.
- Provide data and insights to support accreditation, rankings, and departmental strategic initiatives.
- Develop resources and materials for employer engagement, including website content, guides, and event handbooks.
Equity & Inclusion
- Champion inclusive hiring practices by consulting with companies and creating engagement opportunities for underrepresented students.
- Participate in DEI training and incorporate best practices to address barriers and promote equitable employment outcomes for PSU students.
Collaboration with Campus Stakeholders
- Partner with faculty, staff, and student organizations to align employer engagement efforts with students’ academic and professional goals.
- Act as a liaison between employers and the PSU community, ensuring seamless coordination of career opportunities
The Employer Engagement Manager is:
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A Relationship Builder: You excel at building and nurturing relationships with diverse stakeholders, from students and hiring managers to faculty and staff.
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Equity-Minded: You bring a strong DEI lens to all aspects of your work and are a champion for PSU students, ensuring equitable opportunities.
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Data-Driven: You can analyze and present data to inform strategies and demonstrate outcomes.
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Adaptable: You thrive in dynamic environments and can pivot strategies to address challenges.
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Organized: You are a skilled project manager with the ability to balance competing priorities effectively.
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Collaborative: You work well in team environments and value input from others to create impactful programs.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
- BA/BS with 3+ years of related experience
- Experience developing and managing relationships, including outreach to build new long-term partnerships, keeping key stakeholders engaged, and achieving mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Demonstrated history of collaborating in teams, which includes contributing to problem-solving and building consensus to achieve shared goals.
- Project management expertise, with experience leading, prioritizing, and executing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and goals.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely, tailor messages to different audiences, and influence key stakeholders through effective persuasion and negotiation.
- Experience working with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Knowledge of college majors, career development, job market (particularly Portland), labor market trends, internship/employment best practices, and recruitment activities
- Knowledge of professional development needs for undergraduate and graduate business students, with a particular focus on the needs of students who are first-generation college students (aka first-to-college populations)
- Experience working with others to plan and coordinate events
- Experience working directly with employers and college students engaging in recruitment activities
Studies have shown that women and people of color are likely to only apply for jobs if they meet every one of the preferred qualifications they find in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. |
| Key Cultural Competencies |
- Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
- Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
- Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
- Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
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| Environmental Stewardship |
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. |
| Work Days/Hours |
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. A minimum of 3 full days in person. Exact schedule will be determined with supervisor. |
| Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement |
Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will between $59,000 – $63,000. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator |
