The University of Montana Experiential Learning and Career Success invites applications for a Employer Relations Manager to develop, manage, and expand strategic partnerships between the university and employers to enhance student career outcomes. Working under the direction of the Associate Director of Experiential Learning and Career Success, the manager leads employer engagement strategy, facilitates career fairs and other employer events to connect students and employers, tracks employer engagement, supports internship and job pipelines, and collaborates with campus partners to foster meaningful, industry-relevant connections.
This role calls for an outward-facing professional who thrives on connection and momentum. The ideal candidate is someone who excels at forging partnerships and moving work forward in real time rather than operating from behind a desk.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Build relationships with employers across industries, serve as the main point of contact, and represent the university at employer events and professional associations
Plan and support employer recruitment activities, including career fairs, workshops, panels, and other engagement events, in collaboration with campus partners.
Analyze market trends and develop an employer relations strategy that addresses industry demand and alignment with UM majors, student interests and skills.
Promote employer engagement and career opportunities through marketing, outreach, and employer sponsorships.
Collaborate with faculty, departments, and student organizations to connect employers with academic programs and experiential learning opportunities.
Manage the Job Location Development (JLD) Program, including employer outreach, student support, compliance, and required reporting.
Oversee the Handshake platform, providing user support, approving postings and events, maintaining data quality, and generating reports.
ADA/EOE/Veteran's Preference Employer
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong communication, networking, and relationship management skills
Employer and student-centered service orientation
Event planning, marketing, and public relations skills
Information system and database management skills
Detail oriented and organized
Ability to make sound decisions and take appropriate actions
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with career management platforms (Handshake or similar system)
Experience supporting events, employer outreach, or student-facing programs
Knowledge of workforce development trends or experiential learning models
Experiential Learning and Career Success at the University of Montana helps students maximize their education through engaging experiences and intentional planning, preparing them for success today and tomorrow.?
The University of Montana is a flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.? The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.?
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in de...monstrating its five?priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.?
