Manager, Employer Engagement

Manager, Employer Engagement- Detroit, MI

The Detroit Regional Chamber leads the most comprehensive talent and education portfolio of programs and policy work in the state. With the goal to increase postsecondary degree attainment in Southeast Michigan to 60% by 2030 and reduce the racial equity gap by half in that same timeframe, the Chamber's work will grow the talent pool for employers and work to ensure more metro Detroit families achieve economic mobility. The impact of the Chamber's effort is also aimed at increasing per capita income.

The Detroit Regional Chamber was named as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace for six years. In addition to an inclusive work environment , competitive wages , a diverse benefits package , and a wide array of professional development opportunities , our employees work in the heart of downtown Detroit and play an active role in the resurgence of this great region.

This Manager, Employer Engagement position earns a competitive salary . We provide great benefits , including health, dental, vision, a safe harbor 401(k) with a company match, generous paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays . Additionally, we offer our employees a business mileage reimbursement . If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today.

The Manager, Employer Engagement will support sector-based partnerships, career exposure, and work-based learning with a focus on community college engagement.

Manager, Employer Engagement Qualifications:

- Associate or Bachelor's degree in higher education, public policy, economics, business or related fields

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships

- Organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with a keen attention to detail

- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and adaptable to various competing demands

- Excellent communication and presentation skills

- Ability to travel within Southeast MI

Manager, Employer Engagement Responsiblities:

- Project support for sector-based partnership strategy: planning and execution of small to medium business roundtables and other collaborative efforts to improve job outcomes and alignment between community colleges and industry partners, support messaging, communication and storytelling efforts to promote the work and impact of the partnership, align efforts with the larger vision and implementation and solicit feedback from partners and stakeholders.

- Operational support: grant and budget management, email communication management, events planning and support

**This position is grant funded and will only be maintained as long as the funds are provided by an external source.**

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR EDUCATION TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this nonprofit job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!

The Detroit Regional Chamber is an equal opportunity employer.