Boston University
INDUSTRY RELATIONS MANAGER, Questrom School of Business, Finance & Administratio
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
INDUSTRY RELATIONS MANAGER, Questrom School of Business, Finance & Administration. As part of the Feld Center for Career and Alumni Engagement team, the Industry Relations Manager (IRM) will manage relationships with startup/early growth and mid-sized technology employers to enhance career outcomes for Questrom undergraduate and graduate students. The IRM will expand internship and job opportunities in innovative technology sectors by establishing relationships with employers, recruiters, and alumni, identifying quality programs, and staying informed about employer needs. The IRM will identify target employers with strong internship and full-time opportunities aligned with Questrom students, and will market the school to increase interview opportunities. The IRM will engage employer partners for on- and off-campus recruiting events and activities, collaborate with faculty and student organizations, and share market insights with colleagues to better prepare students for their career paths. Responsibilities
Job Function 1 (70%): Business development and relationship management Engage in business development and relationship management activities in support of the school’s strategic priorities for career outcomes Establish relationships with new companies and create opportunities for new roles/relationships within existing employer partners Improve internship opportunities for undergraduate students, focusing on leadership development and rotational programs with strong opportunities for conversion to full-time roles Engage with existing industry partners to maximize opportunities for students through on- and off-campus recruiting activities, curricular engagement, and student club activities Coordinate with the Questrom operations team to ensure that on- and off-campus recruiting events are well planned and executed, with high employer engagement Cultivate relationships to maximize opportunities for roles and programs that align with the school’s strategic goals Share information about master’s programs and student populations with employer partners, and collaborate with specialty master’s program career services teams to coordinate opportunities for master’s students Optimize Questrom’s relationship with the innovative technology ecosystem to align with student interest Leverage alumni company liaisons to increase opportunities for students, particularly at companies that do not currently consider Questrom a target school Job Function 2 (20%): Collaboration with career coaches, faculty, and staff Meet regularly with career coaches to share information about employer events, recruiting opportunities, deadlines, etc. Work with career coaches to identify students for key opportunities and inclusion in curated resume books Assist in connecting students with alumni for networking and career development support Collaborate with UG, MBA, and specialty master’s program faculty to understand curriculum and align opportunities with employer needs Share information with faculty and program leadership about opportunities, events, and deadlines Share industry and recruiting insights with faculty and leadership Collaborate with the Director of Alumni Initiatives on recruiting and career development opportunities Collaborate with other IRMs for knowledge and resource sharing Coordinate with admissions; Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and program offices on career development activities Job Function 3 (10%): Direct student-facing activities Work with student clubs to create, implement, and support career-related programming and activities Collaborate with student clubs to engage alumni for career development support Attend student club activities to connect with alumni involved in careers Communicate internship and employment opportunities, deadlines, and event information to student clubs Offer virtual office hours to discuss employer opportunities and answer recruiting questions Required Skills
B.A. or B.S. or equivalent required 5+ years related experience in executive search, corporate relations, development, or major account sales and marketing Marketing and sales expertise Familiarity with executive search, college placement, or university development Ability to set and meet targets Excellent time management High integrity Knowledge of employment trends Excellent written and oral communication Ability to work well with others Proven ability to develop and sustain professional networks Ability to travel throughout the year, focusing on major metropolitan areas; occasional trips may include other parts of the United States and abroad Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Eligibility and Seniority
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Sales and Business Development Industries: Higher Education
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INDUSTRY RELATIONS MANAGER, Questrom School of Business, Finance & Administration. As part of the Feld Center for Career and Alumni Engagement team, the Industry Relations Manager (IRM) will manage relationships with startup/early growth and mid-sized technology employers to enhance career outcomes for Questrom undergraduate and graduate students. The IRM will expand internship and job opportunities in innovative technology sectors by establishing relationships with employers, recruiters, and alumni, identifying quality programs, and staying informed about employer needs. The IRM will identify target employers with strong internship and full-time opportunities aligned with Questrom students, and will market the school to increase interview opportunities. The IRM will engage employer partners for on- and off-campus recruiting events and activities, collaborate with faculty and student organizations, and share market insights with colleagues to better prepare students for their career paths. Responsibilities
Job Function 1 (70%): Business development and relationship management Engage in business development and relationship management activities in support of the school’s strategic priorities for career outcomes Establish relationships with new companies and create opportunities for new roles/relationships within existing employer partners Improve internship opportunities for undergraduate students, focusing on leadership development and rotational programs with strong opportunities for conversion to full-time roles Engage with existing industry partners to maximize opportunities for students through on- and off-campus recruiting activities, curricular engagement, and student club activities Coordinate with the Questrom operations team to ensure that on- and off-campus recruiting events are well planned and executed, with high employer engagement Cultivate relationships to maximize opportunities for roles and programs that align with the school’s strategic goals Share information about master’s programs and student populations with employer partners, and collaborate with specialty master’s program career services teams to coordinate opportunities for master’s students Optimize Questrom’s relationship with the innovative technology ecosystem to align with student interest Leverage alumni company liaisons to increase opportunities for students, particularly at companies that do not currently consider Questrom a target school Job Function 2 (20%): Collaboration with career coaches, faculty, and staff Meet regularly with career coaches to share information about employer events, recruiting opportunities, deadlines, etc. Work with career coaches to identify students for key opportunities and inclusion in curated resume books Assist in connecting students with alumni for networking and career development support Collaborate with UG, MBA, and specialty master’s program faculty to understand curriculum and align opportunities with employer needs Share information with faculty and program leadership about opportunities, events, and deadlines Share industry and recruiting insights with faculty and leadership Collaborate with the Director of Alumni Initiatives on recruiting and career development opportunities Collaborate with other IRMs for knowledge and resource sharing Coordinate with admissions; Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and program offices on career development activities Job Function 3 (10%): Direct student-facing activities Work with student clubs to create, implement, and support career-related programming and activities Collaborate with student clubs to engage alumni for career development support Attend student club activities to connect with alumni involved in careers Communicate internship and employment opportunities, deadlines, and event information to student clubs Offer virtual office hours to discuss employer opportunities and answer recruiting questions Required Skills
B.A. or B.S. or equivalent required 5+ years related experience in executive search, corporate relations, development, or major account sales and marketing Marketing and sales expertise Familiarity with executive search, college placement, or university development Ability to set and meet targets Excellent time management High integrity Knowledge of employment trends Excellent written and oral communication Ability to work well with others Proven ability to develop and sustain professional networks Ability to travel throughout the year, focusing on major metropolitan areas; occasional trips may include other parts of the United States and abroad Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Eligibility and Seniority
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Sales and Business Development Industries: Higher Education
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