Corporate and Community Engagement Relationship Manager
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Overview
The Corporate & Community Engagement Relationship Manager (Business) acts as an account manager who proactively engages with employers to maximize career outcomes for students across the University. This role is housed in the U Career Success office which supports students at the University of Utah with the tools, resources, and support necessary to make informed career decisions, develop essential skills, and successfully transition into the workplace.
Responsibilities
Executes professional corporate outreach to local, regional, national, and global businesses, with a focus on developing long-term, value-driven partnerships.
Develops job and internship opportunities for students while designing unique, results-oriented engagement programs for employer partners.
Collaborates closely with corporate outreach staff, career coaches, and University stakeholders—including those in business-related academic units—as well as relevant marketing, data, programming, and event staff.
Leads new business development activities, leveraging a strong understanding of employer needs and talent pipelines.
With minimal supervision, effectively manages an extensive portfolio of employers, including high-touch and high-stakes accounts requiring strategic relationship management.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Four to six years of progressively more responsible experience.
Background knowledge in Business and related industries in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to team members.
Demonstrated leadership skills; planning skills, and collaboration skills in order to effectively contribute to the smooth operation of the team.
Completion of provided training within one year of employment may be required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong customer service and consultative relationship-building skills
Sales or business development experience
Exceptional organizational skills related to account management
Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to take ownership of client-driven projects and consider the business needs of multiple stakeholders
Ability to work well collaboratively and autonomously
Interest in acting as a connector across University and industry initiatives
Salesforce or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience is desired
Background or education in business or a related field is helpful
Benefits
14.2% employer retirement contribution in addition to employee contributions
Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA)
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month
Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow access to care through the University of Utah health system
Tuition reduction for employees and family members
Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA/FSA savings plans are available
Free public transportation pass (see here for more information)
Application Details
Requisition Number:
PRN43886B
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Work Schedule Summary
Department:
01424 - Business Career Services
Location:
Campus
Pay Rate Range:
$55,000 - $60,000
Close Date:
3/18/2026
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/193921
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Responsibilities
Executes professional corporate outreach to local, regional, national, and global businesses, with a focus on developing long-term, value-driven partnerships.
Develops job and internship opportunities for students while designing unique, results-oriented engagement programs for employer partners.
Collaborates closely with corporate outreach staff, career coaches, and University stakeholders—including those in business-related academic units—as well as relevant marketing, data, programming, and event staff.
Leads new business development activities, leveraging a strong understanding of employer needs and talent pipelines.
With minimal supervision, effectively manages an extensive portfolio of employers, including high-touch and high-stakes accounts requiring strategic relationship management.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Four to six years of progressively more responsible experience.
Background knowledge in Business and related industries in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to team members.
Demonstrated leadership skills; planning skills, and collaboration skills in order to effectively contribute to the smooth operation of the team.
Completion of provided training within one year of employment may be required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong customer service and consultative relationship-building skills
Sales or business development experience
Exceptional organizational skills related to account management
Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to take ownership of client-driven projects and consider the business needs of multiple stakeholders
Ability to work well collaboratively and autonomously
Interest in acting as a connector across University and industry initiatives
Salesforce or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience is desired
Background or education in business or a related field is helpful
Benefits
14.2% employer retirement contribution in addition to employee contributions
Paid parental leave (in addition to FMLA)
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month
Excellent health insurance options that are both affordable and allow access to care through the University of Utah health system
Tuition reduction for employees and family members
Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and HSA/FSA savings plans are available
Free public transportation pass (see here for more information)
Application Details
Requisition Number:
PRN43886B
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Work Schedule Summary
Department:
01424 - Business Career Services
Location:
Campus
Pay Rate Range:
$55,000 - $60,000
Close Date:
3/18/2026
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/193921
#J-18808-Ljbffr