Assistant Director of Industry Engagement

Assistant Director of Industry Engagement

Department:
Lundquist College of Business

Appointment Type and Duration:
Funding Contingent (Faculty, Research OAs), Ongoing

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year

Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins:
July 31, 2026; position open until filled

Assistant Director of Industry Engagement is a member of the Mohr Career Services, Office of Industry and Alumni Engagement team at the Lundquist College of Business. Reporting to the Associate Director of Industry Engagement, the role focuses on real estate and other industry engagement, serving undergraduate and graduate students. The Assistant Director assists in employer engagement strategy development and execution by building and expanding recruiting relationships to significantly grow the College's industry presence.

This role builds strong connections with employers, alumni, students, faculty, staff and donors to drive students’ success in professional experiences and career outcomes. The role concentrates on key West Coast markets (Portland, Seattle, Bay Area, and Southern California) and involves identifying and pursuing new opportunities through targeted employer and alumni engagement across a wide variety of programs and on/off‑campus offerings.

Occasional evenings or weekends may be required. Flexible work arrangements are available for this Eugene‑based position.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three or more years related experience in commercial real estate, sales/business development, talent acquisition/recruitment/human resources, alumni relations, development, career services, higher education, or other related field

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels, including senior leaders, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders
• Ability to identify and take action on tasks and process/program improvement while staying in communication with colleagues and direct supervisor
• Strong organizational skills—manage advisory boards, student‑alumni events, student club leadership teams, and enter Salesforce data in the same week
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to analyze data/trends and translate them into strategy
• Excellent listening skills and high emotional intelligence
• Ability to develop partnerships within a higher education setting and throughout the community
• Explores and applies emerging tools and technologies—including AI—to enhance work quality and efficiency; evaluates outputs thoughtfully before use

• Master’s degree
• Experience working in a major commercial real estate market, ideally on the West Coast, with an established network of regional and industry contacts
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM
• Additional related work experience in recruiting, human resources, sales/business development, management or corporate relations with a proven record of developing, building, and assessing successful programs
• Working knowledge of accredited college of business/higher education culture within career services
• Experience with career services higher education software platforms, e.g., Handshake

The University of Oregon offers a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal‑opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541‑346‑5112.

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