Manager, Partnerships and Programming

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Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Business Engagement Manager

Job Summary: The Manager advances career readiness and experiential learning opportunities for students in Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS) and Community & Organizational Development (COD).   Partnering   with the   SoHE   Advising   & Career Center   and othe r key st a keholder s ,   t his position   will   assist   in the creation , piloting, and scaling of partnership- driven   programs and experience s   that   support   students   to   connect academic experiences with meaningful careers and community impact.  

The   position serves as a key liaison between academic programs and external stakeholders to strengthen career pathways and student success. This role proactively   identifies   and advances new partnership and program opportunities based on industry trends and stakeholder needs, translating them into actionable initiatives.  

Working closely with faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and partners across the health, nonprofit, and community-based sectors, the Manager strategically builds and activates relationships that generate internships, field placements, service-learning opportunities, mentorships, and other high-impact experiential learning opportunities   that align with HDFS and COD career pathways .  

The Manager   may oversee   educational affiliation agreements and partnership records .   Through strategic collaboration and relationship building, this role helps ensure HDFS and COD students are well prepared to transition from the classroom to professional and community settings.  

The successful candidate will use data and assessment practices to evaluate program effectiveness,   identif ies   and   advances   emerging opportunities for students, and inform future engagement strategies. This position   represents   the School of Human Ecology in campus, local, and regional forums and plays   an important role   in elevating the visibility and value of HDFS and COD student outcomes .  

Occasional evening and/or weekend hours and local travel may be   required   to support student programs, partnership development activities, networking events, and community engagement opportunities.  

Key Job Responsibilities: • Monitors portfolio activity and market share and disseminates updates to leadership and appropriate entities

• Evaluates existing strategies and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement

• Assists with implementing the unit personnel resource allocation plan including hiring, training, supervision, and resolution of personnel issues

• Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures

• Plans and directs staff implementation of new and existing business outreach events, programs, communications, and research activities

Department: Office of Strategic   Partnerships    

The Office of Strategic Partnerships develops and manages relationships with private, public, and nonprofit organizations to advance the mission of the School of Human Ecology and enhance student learning, development, and career readiness. By collaborating with faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and community partners, the office   identifies   and creates mutually beneficial opportunities that connect to both curricular and co-curricular experiences, including experiential learning, applied projects, research, industry engagement, and career-connected programming. Through a proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach, the office strengthens partnerships that support student success and meaningful community impact.  

Compensation: The starting salary for the position is $ 74 ,5 00   (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).    

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the  summary of benefits  for more information.    

Required Qualifications: • Experience leading programs, projects, initiatives, or partnerships from planning through implementation.  

• Experience working with and engaging multiple stakeholder groups to advance shared goals or initiatives.  

Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working with or partnering across health, nonprofit, or community-based organizations  

• Demonstrated a bility to translate relationships into tangible opportunities (e.g., internships, projects, programs, events)  

• Experience designing or supporting experiential or applied learning opportunities  

• Demonstrated a bility to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders  

• Exposure to partnership development efforts, including funding, sponsorship, or resource alignment  

Education: Bachelor's   degree

How to Apply: Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.  

You will be prompted to upload the following documents:  

• Resume    

• Cover Letter  

Please   note   when applying, there will be only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field.  

Applicants should attach a resume and a cover letter detailing their training and experience relating to the   Job Summary and Key Job   Responsibilities   list in the job posting .   

The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to   determine   which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.  

The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline.   We will notify selected applicants to   participate   further in the selection   process directly . Refe

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