Manager of Employer & Alumni Engagement - Career Connections Center in Worcester, Massachusetts at Clark University

Clark University

Location: Worcester, MA Category: Staff and Administrators Job Type: Full-time - Exempt Posted On: Mon Nov 9 2026 Job Description:

Position Title: Manager of Employer & Alumni Engagement

Department: Career Connections Center-Career and Professional Development Team

Reports To: Senior Director of Career & Professional Development

Position Summary

The Manager of Employer & Alumni Engagement plays a pivotal role in fostering connections between Clark University students and the professional world. This position is responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with local, regional, and national employers, alumni, and campus partners to expand internship and full-time employment opportunities. The Manager of Employer & Alumni Engagement leads employer engagement initiatives, coordinates on-campus recruiting events, and develops inclusive recruitment strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Employer Development & Relationship Management (40%)

• Develop and implement an employer engagement strategy aligned with the University's strategic
• goals and the career interests of Clark students across all disciplines.
• Proactively identify, cultivate, and secure relationships new and existing employers, industry partners, alumni and parents to expand internship and full-time employment opportunities.
• Build a diversified employer pipeline across industries, job functions, geographic markets, and organization types.
• Execute strategies for cultivating relationships with targeted employers offering high-quality opportunities for Clark students.
• Conduct virtual, phone, and in person meetings with employers, alumni, and industry partners to
• cultivate relationships, and identify full-time and internship opportunities
• Partner with University Advancement to recruit and build relationships with alumni and parent volunteers to facilitate career opportunities for students and recent graduates.
• Represent Clark University on employer site visits, at alumni events, professional association meetings, and chamber events to strengthen institutional partnerships.
• Stay informed about current workforce trends, industry demands, and hiring practices relevant to Clark's academic programs.

Recruiting Programs and Events (30%)

• Provide strategic leadership for employer-facing recruiting programs and events, including career fairs, networking events, information sessions, and on-campus recruiting initiatives; collaborate closely with the Program and Marketing Operations Manager, who is responsible for event logistics, promotion, and day-to-day operational execution.
• Increase the number, quality, and diversity of employers participating in Clark University's on- campus recruiting programs.
• Envision, plan, and execute new recruiting programs and events that connect Clark students with alumni, employers, and industry partners.
• Develop and maintain recruiting policies, procedures, and guidelines for employers, students, and alumni.
• Contribute to designing, creating, and maintaining print and online employer/partner resources.

Employer Engagement Technology & Data Management (15%)

• Provide leadership in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the
• university's CRM and employer engagement systems to support relationship management, recruiting activities, data collection, reporting, and strategic outreach efforts.
• Track and document employer conversations, engagement activities, recruiting partnerships, and
• outreach efforts in the CRM, ensuring accurate data, consistent follow-up, and comprehensive
• reporting on employer engagement outcomes
• Manage employer side Handshake administration; review and approve employer, job, and internship postings to ensure compliance with university standards, maintaining the quality of opportunities available to students, and supporting strong employer partnerships.
• Compile and analyze data to assess the effectiveness of employer engagement efforts and identify areas for improvement; reports on the success of recruiting partnerships, providing regular updates on progress, challenges, and opportunities for further growth.
• Generate reports and provide insights to university stakeholders on employer engagement outcomes.
• Stay current with technologies and explore new tools to enhance employer engagement efforts.

Campus Collaboration (10%)

• Partner with faculty, program chairs, career coaches, advising staff, University Advancement and campus partners to support Clarks students' career success.
• Establish and maintain relationships with student organizations and campus groups to facilitate connections between students, employers, and alumni to expand engagement opportunities.
• Develop systems and procedures with campus partners that promote information sharing, reduce duplication, and leverage and deepen Clark's existing institutional relationships.
• Communicate employer feedback and advise career advising teams on recruiting trends to inform advising and programming strategies.

Other Duties (5%)

• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in employer engagement, recruiting, business development, corporate relations, alumni relations, or career services.
• Proven track record of building and expanding partnerships with employers/external organizations and maintaining relationships with organizational leaders, hiring managers, human resources, and/or campus recruiting teams.
• Proficiency using technology systems including CRMs and enterprise level software
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and develop professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and employers
• Excellent business development, customer service and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work some nights/weekends and must have transportation to travel locally to employer meetings, on sites, and networking events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Proficiency with Handshake.
• Familiarity with MS365, including Teams, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Office-based, Hybrid
• Occasional evening or weekend event support
• Local travel

Additional Information:

Expected Hiring Range: $55,000 to $70,725

Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The compensation for this position will be determined based on factors that include available budget, internal equity, and the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related credentials. This range represents Clark University's good-faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting consistent with Clark's compensation philosophy and internal alignment.

At Clark University we believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

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