Senior Director, Employer Relations

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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 .

The Career Development Office (CDO) at Ross supports approximately 4,400 students each year across our MBA, specialty master's, and BBA programs by building and sustaining employer relationships that expand recruiting opportunities and by delivering workshops and coaching that help students develop career skills for life.

As the Senior Director of Employer Relations, you will set the employer engagement strategy and lead a team that builds and stewards partnerships with companies, alumni, and key stakeholders to strengthen recruiting pipelines and expand opportunities across all degree programs. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will serve on the CDO leadership team and directly manage employer relations professionals, including managers, while partnering closely with Ross leadership and key stakeholders.

Success will be reflected in measurable employer engagement outcomes and a high-performing team with clear goals and accountability.

This role is hybrid with on-site expectations in Ann Arbor, MI three days per week. Additional on-site presence may be required based on business needs. Evening and weekend work is sometimes required during peak periods, and domestic travel may be required. The posting range for this position is $90,000 - $116,000. For the full job description, see link here .

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

Strategic Leadership & Planning (40%)

• Lead a team of professional staff, ensuring alignment with CDO's mission and goals.
• Oversee the team of managers who serve as the primary liaisons with employers, alumni, and internal partners to align talent pipelines with student career interests and School priorities.
• Leverage corporate engagement insights to inform CDO staff, students, and CDO internal partners on recruiting trends, while ensuring best practices in recruiting and employer engagement.
• Collaborate with faculty, academic program offices, Centers & Institutes, and Advancement to align employer engagement with curricular strengths, industry priorities, and institutional initiatives.
• Establish industry-specific strategies to anticipate market shifts, expand opportunities, and strengthen employer pipelines.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning, operational decision-making, and continuous innovation in employer engagement.
• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and professional development for the employer relations team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation to achieve ambitious goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional 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…