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Executive Director, Employer Engagement & Partnerships

Coral Gables, FL, USFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Strategic leadership for building and growing employer relationships to drive talent acquisition and experiential learning for University of Miami students and alumni.

Role type

Senior IC strategic partnerships and employer engagement director

Builds

Full-time hiring pipelines, internships, co-ops, mentoring, and industry projects for students

Domain

Higher Education + Workforce Development

Required skills

Strategic partnership development, business development, relationship management, executive-level networking, data analysis, CRM utilization, team leadership, project management, market intelligence, stakeholder alignment

Preferred skills

Master's degree in higher education or HR, experience in workforce development strategies

Technologies

CRM systems, partnership analytics tools

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive employer partnership strategies; identify and manage a portfolio of high-impact employer relationships; serve as primary institutional contact for recruiters; lead implementation of workforce development strategies; supervise professional staff (4-5); advise University leadership on recruiting trends

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership