Business & Professional Services Engagement Officer

Position Information

Hiring Department
:
Community and Civic Engagement Officer

Reports To
:
Director of Employer Engagement

Job Location
:
El Paso (On Site - Position requires Travel)

Posting End Date
:
Open until filled. T his posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours
: 40 hours per week, standard Monday
- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.

FLSA status
:
Exempt

Earliest Start Date
:
As soon as possible.

Salary
:
Commensurate with experience.

• Resume
• List of three references

Note:

This is a full time, temporary contingent upon availability of funds position with a possibility of extension and is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.

The Engagement Officer serves as a primary point of contact between the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and external employers, including industry, government, nonprofit, and community organizations seeking to engage students and hire graduates. The role is responsible for proactively cultivating and managing a defined portfolio of external partners and coordinating meaningful engagement opportunities that support internships, applied learning experiences, and post‑graduation employment for UTEP students.

This position focuses on cultivating partnerships within the business and professional services industry cluster, including finance, consulting, insurance, and corporate services organizations, to connect UTEP students with internships and career opportunities in these fields.

• Manage and actively engage a defined portfolio of approximately 75 businesses, from the business and professional services industry cluster.
• Serve as a primary liaison between UTEP and assigned external partners to understand workforce needs and develop opportunities for student internships and employment.
• Identify, develop, and coordinate employer engagement opportunities, including on campus events, developing internships, experiential learning opportunities, and posting job opportunities on university platforms.
• Coordinate and share information with academic colleges, faculty, Advising and Student Services, and Institutional Advancement.
• Track engagement activity, partner interactions, and outcomes using designated relationship management and data systems to support assessment, and enable leveraging relationships across the university.
• Represent UTEP professionally in meetings, site visits, events, and external engagements with employers and community partners.
• Complies with all State and University policies.
• Other duties may be assigned.

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education
:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

and

Experience
:
Minimum of One (1) year of experience in employer relations, workforce development, economic development, higher education partnerships, business development, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience building and managing professional relationships with external partners.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain detailed records, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, databases, or relationship management tools.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams and units.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and in writing.
• Ability to travel locally and attend off-campus meetings and events.
• Daily local travel to employer sites, meetings, and events.
• Occasional evening or weekend work to support employer engagement activities or events.

• Master’s degree in business, public administration, higher education, economic development, or a related field.
• Experience working with employers, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations…