Director of Employer Relations >>>

School Of Business - Career Management Center

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary: The Director of Employer Relations at the Freeman School of Business is a key role within the Career Management Center that requires exceptional program management and relationship‑building skills to engage employers, industry experts, faculty, staff, alumni, and CMC team members in initiatives that increase access to quality opportunities and meaningful career experiences for Freeman students. The Director develops and executes strategies to build employer connections, strengthen strategic industry partnerships, and enhance employment outcomes for both undergraduate and graduate business students.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and cultivate relationships with regional, national, and international employers to stay informed of early talent recruiting trends and position the Freeman School as a source of top talent.
• Engage employer and alumni partners in Communities of Practice programming to enhance students’ professional and job‑readiness skills.
• Oversee the Industry Experts‑in‑Residence program, including its members, data collection, feedback loops, and expert/student connections.
• Lead a team of professional staff to execute a diverse and inclusive recruiting strategy and foster a collaborative team environment to achieve strategic goals.
• Manage the Freeman School’s recruiting calendar and event organization to align with student needs and employer expectations, including diversity recruitment efforts.
• Develop student‑focused marketing plans to promote events, programs, and resources designed to enhance student engagement and equitable access to career opportunities.
• Ensure effective use of technology and career resource platforms (e.g., Handshake, CRM) to streamline employer relations processes and stakeholder experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Highly developed oral and written communication, presentation, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Experience interacting with senior‑ and executive‑level business professionals.
• Advanced skill level using Microsoft Office applications, email, and databases.
• Ability to travel when assigned or appropriate.
• Self‑driven, motivated, and results‑oriented.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills.
• Strong multi‑tasking and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize, perform, and follow through on initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse team environment or commitment to do so.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Master’s Degree.
• Minimum 6 years of strategic planning, sales, marketing, business development, account management, or relationship management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or Communications.
• Five years of higher education experience with increasing levels of responsibility in a collegiate career office setting.

Core Competencies

• Actively and continuously participate in personal and professional development in the career management and recruitment field.
• Know and use interpersonal and rapport‑building skills with students, peers, staff, faculty, alumni, employers, parents, and community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of corporate business practices in multiple industries.
• Demonstrate effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Understand social and economic factors and business/industry and labor market trends affecting organizations and individuals in today’s work environment.
• Ability to develop strategic plans, including priorities, performance measures, and evaluations.

Compensation Information

This position is classified as “exempt, salaried” and is assigned to pay grade 27. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well‑being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our benefits and pay. See our candidate resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.

How to Apply

Applications will close on the date the position is filled. Please note that, depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID‑19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots. To apply, click “Apply Now.” Tulane University is an equal‑opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities. Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504‑865‑4748 or by email at