Strategic Employer Engagement Director

7 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States National Louis University Full time
Accelerate Your Career with Us

Are you a dynamic professional looking to take your career to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Employer Engagement Director at National Louis University's Accelerate U program.

About Our Program

Accelerate U is a groundbreaking initiative that offers workforce training for local, upwardly-mobile jobs and careers. Our unique 'job-first' higher education model works closely with employer partners to create affordable academic and training pathways that lead to in-demand jobs, industry-recognized credentials, and career readiness skills development.

We're seeking a seasoned professional to lead our employer partnership strategy and build strong relationships with key stakeholders. As our Strategic Employer Engagement Director, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing business development strategies, collaborating with industry experts, and driving job placement processes for our learners.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive employer engagement strategy to meet AU enrollment goals, working closely with practitioners, industry experts, and NLU teams.
  • Collaborate with the VP of Workforce Pathways to design long-term employer partnerships that address specific needs and improve learner outcomes.
  • Design and implement systems to match program completers with jobs, hosting hiring events and developing strategies to align AU programs with employer hiring cycles.
  • Collect and incorporate feedback from employer partners on skills needed in new hires and program design, working cross-functionally with the Accelerate U team.
  • Maintain ongoing labor market analysis to inform AU's employer engagement strategy, overseeing logistics of formalizing employer partnerships, and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
Your Qualifications

We're looking for a highly skilled professional with a Bachelor's degree or 7+ years of relevant experience in building partnerships, project management, stakeholder engagement, public speaking, digital marketing, labor market analysis, and data analysis.

As a seasoned leader, you'll bring expertise in networking, relationship management, and advocacy, with a strong track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments. You'll be passionate about empowering learners and dedicated to creating meaningful partnerships that drive economic mobility.

About National Louis University

National Louis University is committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We're a student-focused community that values collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and educational benefits.



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