Director Of Employer Success

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX, US
Base: $105,000 - $110,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
8+ years professional experience in employer relations
3+ years direct people management experience
Developing new partnerships beyond traditional recruiting
This newly created role leads the programs, partnerships, and infrastructure that deepen how employers engage with students at UT Austin

Job Summary

  • This newly created role leads the programs, partnerships, and infrastructure that deepen how employers engage with students at UT Austin.
  • The successful candidate will supervise two Employer Success Managers while stewarding a portfolio of employer partnerships across all colleges and schools.
  • The position requires developing new engagement models such as work-integrated learning and project-based experiences to bridge curriculum and real-world practice.

Matching Summary

This newly created role leads the programs, partnerships, and infrastructure that deepen how employers engage with students at UT Austin.

Salary

Base: $105,000 - $110,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Teacher Retirement System (TRS) eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years professional experience in employer relations
  • 3+ years direct people management experience
  • Developing new partnerships beyond traditional recruiting
  • Leading programs through full lifecycle design to execution
  • Change management in complex multi-stakeholder environments

Nice-to-have

  • Background in higher education or workforce development
  • Experience with CRM platforms like 12twenty or Handshake
  • Familiarity with life design or career development frameworks
  • Ability to facilitate workshops and convenings
  • Comfort navigating large decentralized institutions

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years experience in employer relations or program management
  • 3+ years direct people management experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead change management efforts
  • Working knowledge of AI tools

Work Rights

Must have US work authorization

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