Employer Partnership Manager - Main Campus

Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Employer Partnership Manager expands the impact of Cincinnati State's (CSTCC) network of academic and employer relationships to support the College's mission. This position will develop, secure and grow partners, promoting the value of CSTCC educational programs, and executing a student-centered approach to effectively benefit both the College and employers. This position includes regional travel, some evening and weekend work.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Under direction of the Director of Admissions, establish goals and develop action plans through collaboration with Workforce Development Center, Career Center, Co-op Coordinators and Alumni Relations to build and maintain relationships with employers.
• Develop agreements/contracts and/or custom engagement plans with employers to connect educational opportunities with their respective employees.
• Authentically project and reflect the mission of CSTCC by facilitating a positive customer services experience for adult learners and employers.
• Strategically cultivate employer relations focused on short-term certificates as well as degree programs to increase CSTCC's reach and educational impact.

• Investigate and understand skill gap needs and collaborate with academic divisions to respond to employer needs.
• Keep informed about programs and course offerings of the College, including Workforce Development.
• Track and document, activities and tasks related to employer outcome needs and student performance.

• Research, recommend, and participate in appropriate professional organizations or events to represent CSTCC and extend reach.
• Collaborate with the marketing department and CRM manager, to incorporate consistent utilization of marketing and communication that will enhance CSTCC being top of mind for educational opportunities. Within the region.
• Develop, orient and support engaged alumni to represent CSTCC within their places of employment, as well as other opportunities.
• Organize, develop work processes, identify and implement improvements, and lead projects that meet adult learner enrollment goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related experience in educational sales and partnerships with a bachelor's degree, or 3+ years and a master's degree in related field
• Knowledge and use of CRM
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to participate in collaborative partnerships
• Must hold a valid driver's license and provide reliable transportation
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times-------------

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of issues pertaining to higher education, recruitment and admission
• Experience coordinating and prioritizing work and activities of self and others
• Strong business networks
• Experience in developing and negotiating contracts

Desired Competencies:

• Initiative - Self-directed with a strong bias for action and results; displays keen interest in students and organization.
• Reliability - Accountable to self and others; does what it takes to get the job done; actions are consistent with words; follows through on commitments; exhibits exceptional integrity.
• Problem Solving - is able to develop new ideas that will enhance partnership results, is future-oriented and assesses what will help/hinder achieving goals; focuses on what is important.
• Earns trust - Is exceptional and persuasive using communication skills, oral and written, and delivers on commitments.
• Negotiation - Can negotiate and influence skillfully and professionally while maintaining relationships.
• Attitude - Analytical and displays commitment to the organization and to personal growth; self-motivated and able to motivate and inspire others; asserts self appropriately to champion ideas; tells the truth in a direct and constructive manner. Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Adaptability - Manages behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations; tackles obstacles appropriately; is comfortable with ambiguity.
• Student focus - Keeps the student at the center of what we do, and why we do it. Exhibits passion about improving the educational experiences of our students by creating lasting partnerships with employers and the community.
• Communication - Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate/interact effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population to provide a good impression of the College through strong written, oral communication and presentation skills.
• Organization - Meets deadlines and utilizes appropriate tools to manage time and projects.
• Equity and Inclusion - Ability and willingness to work with students of various abilities and diverse backgrounds. Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

Reports To: Director of Admissions

Minimum Compensation: $56,500/yr.

Job Category: Exempt

Contract Affiliation: Non-Bargaining

Status: Full time

Benefits:
Cincinnati State provides employees with high quality and cost-effective benefits with a variety of options:

• Medical Insurance (PPO- employer covers up to 92% of the premium, HDHP- employer covers 100% of the premium)
• Dental Insurance (employer covers 100% of the premium)
• Vision Insurance
• NO WAITING PERIODS! Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are effective from day one of employment!
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (employer contributions)
• Short-Term Disability: Offering 60% of your salary with a max of $500 weekly
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
• Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident: Optional at employee expense
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan for employees, spouse and dependents
• Tuition Waiver for employees, spouse and dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking
• 10 annual paid holidays in addition to generous paid time off options including vacation, sick, personal leave, and winter season days.
• Employees at Cincinnati State qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Retirement:
As a Cincinnati State employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the Federal Social Security system. Instead, our employees will contribute to a State Retirement Plan (SERS or STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 403B and/or Deferred Compensation Program 457 Plan.

EOE- Committed to Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, as well as its individual academic divisions, is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual-orientation, age, physical disabilities, veteran or marital status.