Business, Marketing and Consulting Industry Specialist

$65,000 - $80,000/Yr

State University of New York - Binghamton, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Binghamton, NY

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Business, Marketing, & Consulting Industry Specialist at Binghamton University plays a crucial role in supporting students' career success by leveraging the knowledge and resources of employers, particularly those in the regional area, and alumni. This position is integral to the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development, focusing on enhancing employer connections and addressing workforce development needs through skill-building programs, improving overall placement rates, and increasing internship opportunities for students. The Specialist will work closely with a diverse range of employers, from large multinational corporations to small nonprofits, to create pathways for student engagement and participation in the business, marketing, and consulting sectors. In this role, the Specialist will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with industry representatives, acting as a liaison between Binghamton University students and potential employers. This includes managing employer relationships and actively curating internship and job opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students. The Specialist will champion the use of internships as a vital hiring pipeline tool, providing consultation to employers to develop robust internship and shadowing programs that benefit college students. Additionally, the Specialist will engage with local workforce and economic development organizations to facilitate networking and skills training opportunities, aiming to retain students within the local and regional job markets. The position requires conducting in-depth industry research to stay informed about employment and recruiting trends relevant to the university's diverse academic programs. The Specialist will represent Binghamton University at various recruitment events, both on and off-campus, to foster relationships with new and existing employers. The role may also involve occasional weekend and evening commitments, as well as travel within the region, state, and country to support employer engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and maintain existing industry & employer relationships within the region for Binghamton University.
• Champion the use of internships as a hiring pipeline tool and provide consultation to develop strong internship and shadowing programs for college students.
• Build relationships with leaders and organizations within workforce and economic development roles related to college student hiring.
• Facilitate networking and skills training opportunities for students with a focus on retaining students locally and regionally.
• Conduct in-depth industry research to stay abreast of employment and recruiting trends relevant to Binghamton University's diverse array of majors and programs.
• Represent the university at recruitment events held on and off-campus to foster relationships with both new and existing employers.
• Manage employer relationships and actively curate internship and job prospects for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of related experience in consulting, marketing, business communications, leadership, market development, industry engagement, or recruiting
• Strong attention to detail with strong customer service and follow-up skills
• Strong public speaking experience, demonstrated outstanding verbal and written communication
• Ability and willingness to travel

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of industry and employment trends in diverse fields
• Connections in local, state, and/or national employment opportunities
• Prior experience working for a college or university-based workforce development
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience