The Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico is looking for a dynamic, organized, and self-motivated individual to join our growing Corporate and Community Engagement (CCE) Team as a Career Services Manager for Employer Engagement. Reporting directly to our Senior Program Manager, the Career Services Manager for Employer Engagement will work to connect local, regional, and national employers with the students and alumni of Anderson School of Management to align with student experience and success goals of Anderson.

Anderson is a world-class business school with award winning faculty and programs, offering a wide array of degree programs for a diverse student population. At Anderson, you will be joining a distinguished organization with a rich history of delivering top-tier business education to students and a staff team who work hard daily to create a rich environment where we can thrive while delivering outstanding results and service to our internal and external customers.

The successful candidate will have strong professional relationship building capabilities and a passion for engaging with the employer community to connect students and alumni with employment opportunities.

Specific duties will include:

• Fostering strong relationships with potential employers through the development and implementation of innovative strategies designed to connect students and alumni with top-tier internship and employment opportunities.
• Cultivating and maintaining partnerships with local, regional, and national businesses to enhance employment opportunities for students and alumni.
• Working closely with the Career Services Manager for Student Engagement to provide job search mentorship and advocacy with local, regional, and national employers.
• Engaging in proactive networking and relationship-building activities to expand the school’s employer base.
• Planning, scheduling, and delivering presentations on career and employer development, career skills, and career opportunities.
• Organizing events and initiatives that foster meaningful connections between students, faculty, and the business community.
• Providing administrative and operational support to ensure the successful implementation of employer engagement activities

See the Position Description for additional information.

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Demonstrated work experience building strong working relationships with a variety of constituencies
• Outstanding abilities to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Experience using Handshake or a similar career services management platform to support employer engagement, event coordination, and/or student services
• Demonstrated ability to develop compelling and engaging presentations
• Strong organizational skills and methodologies for tracking projects and status
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of individuals at different levels in the organization

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please include the following for a complete application:

• Cover Letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position described,
• Current resume,
• Contact information for 3-5 Professional references

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.