Position Number: 000781 Department: University College (Adm) Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time Months Per Year: 12 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Project management, program management, business development, creating connections for students. Relationship Development and Management (50%) + Responsible for the creation of a strategic approach to develop new relationships with employers with specific outcomes relating to new internships, experiential learning opportunities, full-time jobs, as well as expanded networking programs for the University; seeks to develop a strong pipeline of opportunities connecting to a specific Career Community of the Career Center. + Conducts data mining for lead generation for internships and jobs relevant to the UNC Charlotte population through review of print, electronic, and related media job sites. Includes contact with off-campus employers in the region and state-wide. + Works with employers across select industries, gathering information on employment trends and professional skill needs. Shares information with career coaching staff and the UNC Charlotte community through trainings, meetings, and marketing. + Maintains active involvement in state, region, and national associations and organizations related to career services and recruiting. + Provides regular updates on recruiting relationships and development activities visible to the career center team. Project Management (40%) + Manage and lead experiential learning programs including the GigTraining Program, Community Internship Program, and SECU Public Fellow Intern Program, ensuring operational efficiency, program sustainability, and impactful student experiences. + Develop and maintain partnerships with nonprofit organizations, local government, and campus stakeholders to expand short-term project opportunities, internships, and grant-funded experiences for students. Maintain microinternship vendor management. + Oversee program operations, including site development, employer and student engagement, compliance with Federal Work Study and grant requirements, and monitoring of student placements. + Track, assess, and report program outcomes, leveraging data to enhance engagement strategies, demonstrate impact, and support continuous program improvement. + Provide training, support, and advocacy for students, employer partners, and campus stakeholders to promote community-based experiential learning as a key driver of student success. Specialized Projects/Other Responsibilities (10%) + Researches and stays informed on hiring practices, employment trends and other labor-related issues, shares lessons learned with entire staff. + Assists in the review and approval job postings as needed, informational session requests, and on-campus recruitment requests. + Participates in University events including orientations, open house and other functions to promote and represent the Career Center. + Assists the career team in other projects as assigned. + May require weekend and evening coverage on occasion to support programs. Minimum Experience / Education: Bachelor’s with equivalent experience; 1-3 years of experience in a career services, outplacement, recruiting, HR, or higher education environment. Preferred Education Skills and Experience: + Master’s degree in human resources, business development, marketing, or other relevant degree preferred. + 1-3 years of experience in a career services, outplacement, recruiting, HR, or higher education environment required. + Experience developing/managing educational and training events and programs. + Ability to work with individuals and groups and prepare and deliver high quality, effective presentations. + Must be proficient with technology such as CRM management, social media, or other recruitment-related software and interested in identifying and adopting technological advances in the field. + Well-developed interpersonal marketing and communications skills. + Must be able to make decisions and work independently, as well as in team situations.