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Employer Success Manager

University of Washington

Seattle, WA · HybridFull-time$70–80K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$70–80K/yr
Location
Seattle, WAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Employer Success Manager builds employer partnerships and creates programs connecting Engineering students with career-related learning and work opportunities. Reporting to the Director of the UW Career Center @ Engineering, the role leads initiatives, strengthens employer engagement across the College, and helps employers connect with students and graduates. It also supports employer engagement strategy, develops partner-facing materials, and tracks program effectiveness and partnership outcomes.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Employer RelationsProgram ManagementProgram Lifecycle ManagementOrganizational CollaborationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering, Business, or Related Field3+ Years Professional ExperienceExperience Developing and Managing Programs

Full job description

Hybrid (telework 2 days or less per week)

Seattle, WA

Full time

REQ-0000137990

Job Description

The UW Career Center @ Engineering team has an outstanding opportunity for an Employer Success Manager to join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of the UW Career Center @ Engineering (CC@E), the Employer Success Manager builds partnerships with employers and creates programs that connect Engineering students with career-related learning and work opportunities. This role leads new initiatives, strengthens employer engagement across the College, and helps employers easily connect with students and graduates.

Key Responsibilities

GROW & DEEPEN EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS (45%)

  • Steward and grow a portfolio of employer partnerships, developing engagement strategies that move relationships beyond traditional recruiting into sustained, programmatic involvement.

  • Develop and pilot new engagement models, including work-integrated learning, project-based experiences, and other forms of meaningful student-employer connection.

  • Stay current on trends in employer-university partnerships, early-career hiring, and the evolving world of work, applying insights to program design, employer engagement, and representation of UW Engineering at employer-facing events.

EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT ENABLEMENT (30%)

  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with employer connections across academic departments, serving as a strategic thought partner on employer engagement.

  • Develop standards and external marketing materials that support the onboarding and stewardship of employer partners across all populations served by CC@E.

  • Partner across the UW career ecosystem to ensure employer engagement platforms, practices, and programs are well integrated.

TRACK & IMPROVE (25%)

  • Develop employer engagement reporting and track program effectiveness, partnership outcomes, and engagement trends.

  • Analyze labor market, technology, and employer trends to inform strategy and anticipate evolving employer needs.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing findings, best practices, and emerging approaches from peer institutions and industry.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.

  • 3+ years of professional experience in employer relations, university-industry partnerships, program management, or a closely related field.

  • Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Additional Qualifications

  • Experience developing and managing programs or initiatives through the full lifecycle — from design and launch through adoption, iteration, and sustained execution.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working across organizational lines to get things done in a complex organization

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable representing the office & College in external & cross-institutional settings.

Cover Letter Requirement

  • An introduction

  • State the specific position for which you are applying

  • A summary of how your qualifications, skills, and experiences align with the key responsibilities and requirements of the position.

About the Team

The Career Center @ Engineering provides students with a full suite of professional development services. From personal brand creation to resume reviews to salary negotiations, our staff can work with a student from the first day on-campus through graduation and beyond! For more information about CC@E please visit https://www.engr.washington.edu/current/student-programs-support/career-center .

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$69,996.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$79,992.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

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How this job compares

Set against the 10,558 open Program Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–80K/yr
  • Washington median$128–200K/yr455 salary ranges
  • US median$126–201K/yr7,609 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $75K, is 54% below the Washington median midpoint ($162K) — in the lowest quarter of Program Management salary ranges in Washington.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 521 open Program Management jobs in Washington and 10,558 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Program Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 9,066 postings).
Education
4,222 of the 10,558 open Program Management jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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