OCHE Manager
Job in
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84101, USA
Listed on 2026-01-06
Listing for:
University of Utah
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-01-06
Job specializations:
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HR/Recruitment
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Announcement
Details
Open Date 12/05/2025
Requisition Number PRN
43748B Job Title OCHE Manager Working Title Industry Engagement Manager Career Progression Track G Track Level FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary
Typical office hours are 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
Hybrid position - 3 days in office.
VP Area President Department 01379 - USHE Commissioner Location Office of the Commissioner - Downtown SLC City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $68,000 - $73,000 Close Date 02/05/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Industry Engagement Manager, Talent Hub will lead statewide efforts to engage and support Utah's industry partners in adopting and utilizing Talent Hub, the Talent Ready Utah, Utah System of Higher Education's (USHE) workforce alignment and talent-matching platform. This position will play a key role in connecting employers with higher education institutions, students, and workforce programs to strengthen Utah's education-to-employment pipeline.
The manager will serve as the primary liaison to employers and industry associations, helping them understand and leverage Talent Hub's tools to post opportunities, identify skilled talent, and align with emerging workforce needs. The position requires strong relationship management, communication, and project coordination skills to ensure smooth implementation, high partner adoption, and measurable impact across sectors.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive connector, capable of building partnerships between business, industry, and higher education to advance Utah's talent development goals.
This position is funded via one-time legislative funds through the Talent Ready Utah initiative, with employment continuing through June 30, 2028.
Responsibilities
* Lead statewide employer onboarding and engagement efforts for Talent Hub, ensuring high-value utilization by industry partners.
* Serve as the primary liaison to employers, industry associations, and chambers of commerce for all Talent Hub-related activities.
* Develop and execute outreach strategies to increase employer awareness and participation across targeted sectors.
* Coordinate with higher education partners to align Talent Hub with existing academic and workforce programs.
* Support employers in posting opportunities, accessing data, and using Talent Hub to identify skilled talent.
* Gather and analyze industry feedback to inform ongoing Talent Hub platform improvements.
* Collaborate with USHE's communications and technology teams to enhance Talent Hub visibility and usability.
* Establish and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders including state agencies, industry councils, and employer networks.
* Provide training and technical assistance to employers and institutional users as needed.
* Track, manage, and report on key employer engagement KPIs, including outreach volume, onboarding conversions, Talent Hub utilization, and employer outcomes such as internship placements. Develop and maintain a structured KPI dashboard to monitor progress and drive continuous improvement.
* Utilize Salesforce to track employer engagement, monitor partnership activity, and generate reports supporting Talent Hub implementation and industry outreach metrics.
* Represent Talent Ready Utah at conferences, convenings, and industry events to promote Talent Hub and workforce partnerships.
* Contribute to the design of Talent Hub dashboards, reports, and analytics that support data-driven workforce development decisions.
* Provide recommendations for program expansion and sustainability based on feedback, usage data, and state workforce priorities.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalency Statement:
One year of education can be substituted for one year of related work experience.
Education:
* Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, education, workforce development, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Experience:
* Four years of relevant experience in employer engagement, workforce development, business relations, or project management.
* Experience with Salesforce or comparable customer relationship management (CRM) platforms to manage employer engagement, track interactions, and support data-driven decision-making.
* Experience working with higher education institutions, industry associations, chambers of commerce, or economic development organizations is highly desirable.
* Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
* Familiarity with digital platforms for workforce, career, or education management preferred.
* Knowledge of Utah's workforce ecosystem, key industry sectors, and higher education system a plus.
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