Senior Director, Employer Relations & Business Development

Senior Director, Employer Relations & Business Development

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Job Summary

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a diverse learning community grounded in the principle that business can be an extraordinary vehicle for positive change in today s dynamic global economy. The Ross School of Business mission is to build a better world through business. Through our powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and positive impact, we empower business leaders to improve the world.

Learn more about Ross HERE. This role is hybrid with on-site expectations in Ann Arbor, MI 3 days per week. Additional on-site presence may be more frequent at times as business needs or specific job responsibilities require. May require work during early mornings, nights, or weekends. Domestic travel may be required. For a full job description, see link here. For questions about this role, email talent.acquisition.

What You ll Do

As the Senior Director of Employer Relations and Business Development, you will help advance the Career Development Office s mission by developing and executing a comprehensive employer engagement and business development strategy. You will work with a team to steward relationships with companies, alumni, and partners to maximize recruiting opportunities, strengthen corporate partnerships, and position Ross students for top career outcomes across all degree programs.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be a senior member of the Career Development Office leadership team and directly manage a team.

Why Work at Michigan?

Benefits At The University Of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days)
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Flexible Work Program
• Ross Onsite Fitness Center

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning (40%)

• Ensure best practices in recruiting and employer engagement and align the work with our curricular strengths, industry priorities and organizational programs.
• Build relationships and collaborate with faculty, academic program offices, Ross Centers & Institutes, and our Development function.
• Establish industry-specific strategies to anticipate market shifts, expand opportunities, and strengthen employer pipelines.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning, operational decision-making, and innovation.

Team Leadership & Collaboration (25%)

• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and professional development for the employer relations and business development team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation to achieve goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues, including career coaching, program offices, admissions, and marketing, to deliver an integrated approach to employer engagement and student success.
• Represent Ross and the Career Development Office at professional associations, employer round tables, peer-school consortia, and industry events.

Business Development & Employer Partnerships (25%)

• Design and implement a business development strategy to expand employer relationships across industries and geographies.
• Leverage alumni as advocates, hiring managers, and corporate champions to expand domestic and international opportunities for students.
• Build new partnerships with employers and alumni, serving as a trusted advisor on recruiting strategies and workforce trends.
• Consult with employers on recruiting strategies and maximize engagement through recruiting events, and tailored partnerships.
• Manage day-to-day processes, systems, events, and logistics.

Data-Driven Insights & Market Intelligence (10%)

• Partner with colleagues and leadership to collect, interpret, and share employer and market data.
• Use data to inform employer outreach strategies, identify gaps, and advise leadership on hiring trends.
• Present market insights to a variety of stakeholders to inform coaching, curriculum, and priorities.
• Benchmark strategies with peer institutions to ensure best-in-class practices.

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