Director of Corporate Partnerships & Employer Relations

Director of Corporate Partnerships & Employer Relations

Location:

Campus

Commitment to On‑Campus

Experience:

This position is based at the campus location and requires regular in‑person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range: $82,000 - $100,000 (based on responsibilities, education, experience, etc.)

Staff Level: S5

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Hours:

Standard University business hours – 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (academic year); 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (summer). Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type: Full‑time

The Director of Corporate Partnerships & Employer Relations is responsible for leading Falk College’s employer engagement strategy, corporate partnership development, and experiential learning infrastructure. This role serves as the college’s primary liaison to employers and industry partners and provides strategic oversight of internship placement and industry‑engaged career services functions. The position supervises staff responsible for internship coordination and industry relations to ensure consistent, equitable, and policy‑aligned delivery of experiential learning opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in one of the college’s disciplines and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in increasingly responsible positions in business, nonprofit, government agency or higher education is required. Experience in higher education, nonprofit or sport industry preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in building relationships; knowledge of corporate or alumni relations preferred.

• Strong interpersonal, technical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty, administrators, industry professionals, and corporate partners.
• Expert political acumen to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout a complex organization and with external constituencies.
• Experience mentoring/advising college students and supporting their academic and career development.
• Strong supervisory skills and proven ability to lead teams, implement strategic initiatives and assess outcomes.
• Commitment to student success and innovation in sport and health education.

• Lead development, implementation, and stewardship of corporate and employer partnerships that support internships, applied learning experiences, and workforce pipelines aligned with Falk College academic programs.
• Serve as the primary Falk College point of contact for employer and industry engagement related to experiential learning and talent development.
• Collaborate with institutional partners to coordinate external outreach and ensure alignment with university partnership policies and priorities.
• Document partnership activities and ensure alignment with institutional agreements and compliance requirements.
• Provide strategic oversight for experiential learning delivery, including internships and employer‑connected applied learning opportunities.
• Ensure consistent processes, equitable access, and clear outcomes for experiential learning across programs; assess participation and outcomes to support continuous improvement and reporting to college leadership.
• Supervise Internship Placement Coordinators and the Industry Relations & Career Services Manager; provide direction, performance management, and professional development.
• Ensure staff roles and workflows are clearly defined and aligned to avoid duplication with holistic advising and student success functions.
• Maintain a limited advising caseload focused on career‑aligned academic planning, experiential learning pathways, and internship readiness.
• Other duties as assigned, aligning with the core scope of employer engagement, experiential learning, and internship infrastructure.

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

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