Account Specialist, Applied Learning & Employer Relations
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY, Wichita, KS, United States
Department:
Shocker Career Accelerator
Campus Location:
Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus
Hire Type:
Full Time
Pay:
Range begins at $42,500/yr and can be adjusted based on experience.
Work Schedule:
Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, occasional night or weekend
Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.
Job Story Some professionals wait for opportunities to come to them. Others go out and build them.
We are seeking a dynamic, relationship‑driven professional to help connect employers with our students for Applied Learning Opportunities. Think of this position as part relationship builder, part strategic advisor, and part opportunity architect.
You’ll serve as the point person connecting employers, campus partners, and students to meaningful applied learning opportunities such as internships, experiential projects, and career-building experiences. You’ll be out in the community, meeting with employers, attending business and nonprofit events, learning what organizations truly need and then helping translate those needs into opportunities for students.
WSU students completed 12,000+ Applied Learning experiences last year engaging with more than 700 different employers and earning nearly $40 million.
The Type of Person Who Thrives Here
Naturally builds trust and relationships wherever they go
Is comfortable walking into a new room and starting meaningful conversations
Knows how to balance networking with accountability and follow-through
Is highly organized and can manage details while maintaining strong external partnerships
Listens carefully, asks thoughtful questions, and uncovers opportunities others might miss through investigative questions
Operates with integrity and earns the long‑term trust of partners and colleagues
Communicates insights from employers back to the team to improve student opportunities
Enjoys being a key collaborator helping a team of highly passionate people, connect the right students to the right opportunities.
You’re proactive. You follow through. You build relationships that last.
We’d love to meet you, apply today and help turn relationships into opportunities!
Job Summary Oversee engagement efforts that foster business and University educational alliances to address industry needs and provide student‑learning opportunities. Coordinate and administer the day‑to‑day operational activities of advising, retention, marketing, advocacy, and training.
Essential Functions
Engage with leadership, faculty, staff and/or other community partners to build programs and educational services that foster applied learning opportunities. Cultivate existing and identify new opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and service enhancements.
Establish sustainable processes, key performance metrics, management tools and reporting capabilities to achieve and measure progress towards University strategic goals. Communicate and document program results, quality outcomes, and progress metrics to stakeholders.
Assist with operational development and coordination, with related departments, to facilitate recruitment, outreach, communications, and/or marketing of related programs and services.
Oversee the administration of applied learning service contracts and agreements with partners, ensuring quality service delivery and recruitment.
Job Duties Employer & Community Engagement
Develop and maintain relationships with employers to expand and enhance applied learning opportunities
Connect employers with key stakeholders on campus, both faculty and staff, who oversee academic related to applied learning experiences
Conduct physical and virtual site visits to current and potential internship locations to evaluate student learning/work environments and maintain employer relationships
Advise and develop recruitment strategies and activities for employers to attract and hire students in applied learning opportunities
Participate in area business, nonprofit, and chamber of commerce activities to promote applied learning and foster community partnerships
Student Advising & Support
Collaborate regularly with student facing team to empower students to apply for opportunities
Support student facing events and secure employer participation in those events, i.e. career fairs, workshops, panels and more
Educate student facing team and other campus stakeholders on resources concerning applied learning opportunities
Program Coordination & Data Management
Maintain accurate records of employer interaction and postings through Shocker Central, WSU’s online career portal for employers and students
Provide regular employer activity updates to internal staff
Support the collection of post‑graduation outcomes and applied learning outcomes
Required Education and Experience
60 hours of college coursework in communication, education, business, or closely related field.
Three (3) years of experience in program management, business/community partnerships, career services or closely related field. Every 30 hours of college coursework beyond 60 may be substituted for one (1) year of experience, up to 120 hours.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Desire to be part of much larger mission and vision
Eagerness to be at the forefront of University and Industry Engagement
Ability to work autonomously, while making sound judgements & pivoting quickly for follow up
Understands the need to respond quickly & capitalize when partners are engaging
Ability to appropriately prioritize tasks within project deadlines
Clear, concise & effective communication with diverse populations
Additional Information Physical Requirements Ability to remain in a stationary position. Frequent 60-90% Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Frequent 60-90% Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Frequent 60-90% Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively. Frequent 60-90% Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments. Occasional 30-60%
Additional Physical Requirement
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Shocker Career Accelerator
Campus Location:
Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus
Hire Type:
Full Time
Pay:
Range begins at $42,500/yr and can be adjusted based on experience.
Work Schedule:
Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, occasional night or weekend
Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.
Job Story Some professionals wait for opportunities to come to them. Others go out and build them.
We are seeking a dynamic, relationship‑driven professional to help connect employers with our students for Applied Learning Opportunities. Think of this position as part relationship builder, part strategic advisor, and part opportunity architect.
You’ll serve as the point person connecting employers, campus partners, and students to meaningful applied learning opportunities such as internships, experiential projects, and career-building experiences. You’ll be out in the community, meeting with employers, attending business and nonprofit events, learning what organizations truly need and then helping translate those needs into opportunities for students.
WSU students completed 12,000+ Applied Learning experiences last year engaging with more than 700 different employers and earning nearly $40 million.
The Type of Person Who Thrives Here
Naturally builds trust and relationships wherever they go
Is comfortable walking into a new room and starting meaningful conversations
Knows how to balance networking with accountability and follow-through
Is highly organized and can manage details while maintaining strong external partnerships
Listens carefully, asks thoughtful questions, and uncovers opportunities others might miss through investigative questions
Operates with integrity and earns the long‑term trust of partners and colleagues
Communicates insights from employers back to the team to improve student opportunities
Enjoys being a key collaborator helping a team of highly passionate people, connect the right students to the right opportunities.
You’re proactive. You follow through. You build relationships that last.
We’d love to meet you, apply today and help turn relationships into opportunities!
Job Summary Oversee engagement efforts that foster business and University educational alliances to address industry needs and provide student‑learning opportunities. Coordinate and administer the day‑to‑day operational activities of advising, retention, marketing, advocacy, and training.
Essential Functions
Engage with leadership, faculty, staff and/or other community partners to build programs and educational services that foster applied learning opportunities. Cultivate existing and identify new opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and service enhancements.
Establish sustainable processes, key performance metrics, management tools and reporting capabilities to achieve and measure progress towards University strategic goals. Communicate and document program results, quality outcomes, and progress metrics to stakeholders.
Assist with operational development and coordination, with related departments, to facilitate recruitment, outreach, communications, and/or marketing of related programs and services.
Oversee the administration of applied learning service contracts and agreements with partners, ensuring quality service delivery and recruitment.
Job Duties Employer & Community Engagement
Develop and maintain relationships with employers to expand and enhance applied learning opportunities
Connect employers with key stakeholders on campus, both faculty and staff, who oversee academic related to applied learning experiences
Conduct physical and virtual site visits to current and potential internship locations to evaluate student learning/work environments and maintain employer relationships
Advise and develop recruitment strategies and activities for employers to attract and hire students in applied learning opportunities
Participate in area business, nonprofit, and chamber of commerce activities to promote applied learning and foster community partnerships
Student Advising & Support
Collaborate regularly with student facing team to empower students to apply for opportunities
Support student facing events and secure employer participation in those events, i.e. career fairs, workshops, panels and more
Educate student facing team and other campus stakeholders on resources concerning applied learning opportunities
Program Coordination & Data Management
Maintain accurate records of employer interaction and postings through Shocker Central, WSU’s online career portal for employers and students
Provide regular employer activity updates to internal staff
Support the collection of post‑graduation outcomes and applied learning outcomes
Required Education and Experience
60 hours of college coursework in communication, education, business, or closely related field.
Three (3) years of experience in program management, business/community partnerships, career services or closely related field. Every 30 hours of college coursework beyond 60 may be substituted for one (1) year of experience, up to 120 hours.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Desire to be part of much larger mission and vision
Eagerness to be at the forefront of University and Industry Engagement
Ability to work autonomously, while making sound judgements & pivoting quickly for follow up
Understands the need to respond quickly & capitalize when partners are engaging
Ability to appropriately prioritize tasks within project deadlines
Clear, concise & effective communication with diverse populations
Additional Information Physical Requirements Ability to remain in a stationary position. Frequent 60-90% Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Frequent 60-90% Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Frequent 60-90% Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively. Frequent 60-90% Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments. Occasional 30-60%
Additional Physical Requirement
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