Director of Industry Partnerships

1 week ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Suffolk University Full time
About the Role

The Director of Industry Partnerships will lead the continued evolution of the Management and Entrepreneurship industry-focused Career Community, serving as a hub for students, faculty, alumni, and employers. The primary goal for this position is to build robust, authentic professional networks for students to access, and for those networks to support the career outcomes of Suffolk University students and alumni.

This role will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with relevant faculty, student organizations, professional associations, and other key stakeholders. The Director will be encouraged to implement new and innovative methods for building community and dialogue between all groups and members within this Career Community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Building Community
    • Develop and implement programming aimed at developing authentic networks and connections between students, alumni, faculty, and employers within a given community
    • Provide one-on-one and small-group career advising and coaching for students
    • Become an integrated member of the academic units closely associated with the Career Community's industries, learning curriculum guidelines, attending department meetings, meeting regularly with key faculty, and supporting in-class initiatives related to career education and development
    • Develop innovative, entrepreneurial formats for students, employers, and other stakeholders to connect in meaningful, ongoing ways; collect data on all initiatives to assess outcomes, measure success, and hone future initiatives
    • Maintain active communication through regular updates and engagement with students, faculty, alumni, and employers
  • Employer Development
    • Set targets for building new employer partnerships and expanding existing relationships with employers and industries that match students' and institutional goals
    • Work with the Director of Career Equity and Access to educate employers about inclusive hiring practices and the value of sponsoring international students; strengthen relationships with employers who demonstrate a commitment to inclusive hiring practices
    • Develop initiatives to increase employer engagement with Suffolk University students and the Career Communities, increase the number of full-time and internship positions posted to Handshake, and increase the number of students and alumni who secured those roles
  • Supporting University-Wide Career Initiatives
    • Support Admissions by providing information, student panelists, data, and career success stories
    • Support Alumni initiatives by engaging current alumni and maintaining relationships with students within the Career Community as they transition to alumni status
    • Partner closely with colleagues in the Center on general university-wide career education initiatives that may not be specifically targeted toward a particular industry but will benefit from the Career Communities perspective
Requirements and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of experience in career education, employer relations, recruiting, or direct industry experience within one or more of these industry areas: Management and Entrepreneurship in markets globally, as well as Boston and other major metropolitan areas nationwide
  • Experience working in an advising or coaching role with students
  • Collaborative, creative, innovative, and comfortable with change in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written communication, public speaking, and listening skills
  • Experience and proficiency using technology and social media for purposes of communication, promotion, and information-gathering; experience with career management technology, particularly Handshake preferred
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality customer service including professional appearance, demeanor, and comportment; and a high level of responsiveness and care
  • Adept with data collection and analysis using Qualtrics a plus
  • Some travel required locally/regionally to hiring organizations and conferences


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