Arts and Creative Industries Employer Relations Manager

About Binghamton University

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service;
Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Budget

Title:

Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

The Arts and Creative Industries Employer Relations Manager will support Binghamton students' career success by harnessing and integrating the knowledge employers and alumni can provide students. This position will support the regional/state economic development initiative to enhance employer connections, and workforce development needs through skill building programs, overall placement rates, and internship rates.

The Arts & Creative Industries Employer Relations Manager will be a vital member of the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development's Employer Engagement Team and specialize in fostering connections with employers in the arts and creative industries.

This position will cultivate and nurture relationships with industry representatives, serving as the bridge between Binghamton University students and employers in the arts and creative industries, and establishing pathways for their active participation on campus.

Working closely with the School of the Arts faculty and staff, serving as a liaison between the Fleishman Career Center and the School of the Arts, the position will focus on supporting and enhancing existing programs, partnerships, and initiatives that connect arts students with career development opportunities.

In this role, the Employer Relations Manager assumes the critical responsibility of managing employer relationships and actively curating internship and job prospects for both undergraduate and graduate students. Their focus on nurturing internship opportunities involves providing valuable guidance and support to industry-specific employers to enhance our students' professional development.

• Develop new and maintain existing industry & employer relationships within the region for Binghamton University.
• Champion the use of internships as a hiring pipeline tool and provide consultation in an effort to develop strong internship and shadowing programs for Binghamton students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Build relationships/connections with other leaders/organizations within workforce and economic development roles related to college student hiring.
• Facilitate networking and skills training opportunities for students with a focus on retaining students locally and regionally within the state.
• Create and facilitate an arts mentoring circle focused on bringing students within the arts programs and alumni/employers within these areas together.
• Conduct in-depth industry research to stay abreast…