Senior Manager-Career Partnerships

Senior Manager of Career Partnerships Linfield University | University Advancement Position Type:
Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
FLSA Status:
Exempt Department:
University Advancement

Reports To:

Vice President for University Advancement Effective Date:
October 2026

Position Summary Linfield University is seeking a dynamic, collaborative and relationship-driven Senior Manager of Career Partnerships to lead its Center for Career and Life Design. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who is passionate about connecting students with meaningful career opportunities, building strong employer partnerships and helping students successfully transition from college to career.

Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, the Senior Manager provides strategic leadership for the Center while taking an active, hands-on role in employer engagement, career development and student support. This position is responsible for expanding Linfield's network of local, regional and national employers, creating high-value internships and career opportunities, and strengthening connections between academic programs and professional pathways.

The Senior Manager serves as the Center's primary liaison to the University's graduate and professional programs, including the School of Business, School of Nursing and Education Department. Working closely with Academic Affairs, University Advancement, alumni, parents and industry partners, this position helps ensure Linfield students are prepared to succeed in an evolving workforce.

As a leader and active contributor, the Senior Manager supervises two professional staff members, oversees Center operations and advances initiatives that support student career readiness, experiential learning and strong postgraduate outcomes. The Center also provides career development resources to recent alumni.

Key Responsibilities Employer and Industry Partnerships (35%)Build, cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local, regional and national employers to expand internship, externship, job shadowing and full-time employment opportunities for Linfield students.

Strategically grow Linfield's employer network by leveraging connections with alumni, parents, trustees and other University partners.

Develop employer-sponsored projects, recruiting partnerships and hiring pipelines that connect students with meaningful professional experiences.

Plan and lead career fairs, employer panels, networking events and other opportunities that bring students and employers together.

Maintain accurate employer engagement records and track recruitment and placement outcomes using Cat Connect/Handshake and related systems.

Collaborate with University Advancement to align employer and corporate outreach with broader constituent engagement and fundraising strategies.

Partner closely with the Senior Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement to engage alumni, parents and other constituents in supporting student career success.

Graduate and Professional Program Partnerships (30%)Serve as the primary career development liaison to Linfield's graduate and professional programs, building collaborative relationships with deans, program directors and faculty.

Provide individualized career counseling and guidance to students pursuing specialized professional pathways.

Develop and deliver classroom presentations, career workshops and professional development programming tailored to specific academic disciplines.

Connect students and academic programs with relevant employers, industry professionals and alumni to strengthen internship and employment opportunities.

Support the development of industry-specific recruiting relationships and career pathways that align with students' academic and professional goals.

Team Leadership and Center Operations (20%)Provide leadership, supervision, coaching and performance evaluation for the Manager of Experiential Learning Opportunities and Career Advisor.

Establish strategic goals, priorities and initiatives that advance the Center's mission and support University objectives.

Oversee the Center's budget, technology systems, policies, programming and annual calendar.

Develop and monitor measures of success, including internship participation, employer engagement, student satisfaction and postgraduate career outcomes.

Collect, analyze and communicate results to inform program improvements and demonstrate the Center's impact.

Ensure career development services and resources are available to recent…