As Director, you will build and steward high-value corporate partnerships that strengthen talent pipelines, secure meaningful recruiting commitments, and elevate the College’s visibility within industry. In close collaboration with Graduate Talent Development, Admissions, and faculty, you will ensure corporate partners have direct access to our exceptional students while cultivating mutually beneficial relationships aligned with academic strengths and employer needs. We seek a strategic, relationship-driven leader with demonstrated experience in career development and a genuine passion for connecting top talent with impactful industry opportunities. The ideal candidate brings expertise in corporate partnership management, student career services, and long-term strategic relationship building.
Position Number: S80019
This position is a Grade: 10 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $66,270-$80,620 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and implement a data-informed corporate engagement strategy that strengthens employer partnerships, enhances brand visibility, and drives recruitment & placement outcomes for MBA and Business Master’s talent.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward a targeted portfolio of corporate partners aligned with MBA and Business Master’s talent pipelines, program strengths, and industry needs.
• Proactively generate new employer partnerships through targeted outreach, industry engagement, and strategic presence at high-impact events.
• Serve as the strategic point of contact for corporate partners, ensuring seamless communication, high-touch relationship management, and sustained partner satisfaction.
• Lead the growth and optimization of the College’s graduate corporate partnership portfolio to drive recruitment, experiential learning, and brand-building opportunities for MBA and Business Master’s programs.
• Capture and maintain detailed records of employer interactions within the CRM and related B2B platforms to ensure relationship continuity, strategic follow-up, and data-driven partnership development.
• Operationalizes the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of career services strategy, resources, and programming to support graduate business student career outcomes.
• Design and execute high-impact, on-campus and virtual engagement experiences that connect corporate partners and other companies with MBA and Business Master’s students for recruiting, networking, and brand exposure.
• Lead strategic initiatives and special projects that enhance employer engagement, elevate the student career experience, and advance the College’s graduate career services mission.
• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to graduate assistants, student workers, and interns supporting employer engagement, event execution, and outreach initiatives.
• Partner with the Director of Talent Development & Coaching to align student career development programming with employer expectations, industry trends, and hiring pipelines; final programming decisions are made in consultation with the Senior Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment.
• Develop and manage robust recruiting pipelines for internships, full-time positions, and project-based roles, aligning talent supply with employer demand and program strengths.
• Oversee the tracking and analysis of hiring outcomes, employer engagement metrics, and labor market trends to inform strategy, demonstrate impact, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Director of Talent Development & Coaching and Program Directors (both administrative and academic) to strategically enhance career development initiatives, ensuring alignment with program goals, employer needs, and student outcomes.
• Co-lead professional development orientation sessions and, following orientation, prioritize scalable group-based workshops, trainings, and networking events focused on career readiness and skill development, reducing when possible, reliance on 1:1 coaching and ensuring broader student access to core career content.
• Provide direct student coaching support on an as-needed basis, at the discretion of the Senior Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment, to ensure continuity of service and meet student demand.
• Stay current on MBA and graduate business employment trends, industry shifts, and recruiter expectations to inform coaching alignment, employer engagement strategy, and program positioning.
• Provide advisory support for Professional Development coursework on an as-needed basis, at the discretion of the Senior Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment.
• Coordinate with Graduate Admissions to leverage corporate relationships for referrals and tuition benefits.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate applied projects, case competitions, and experiential learning when appropriate.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field; Master's Degree preferred
• Five to eight years of related work experience
• Active listening to understand corporate needs and align them with student capabilities
• Creative problem-solving to develop innovative solutions for both partners and students
• Skill in nurturing long-term partnerships that create mutual value
Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission. Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.
• This position is responsible for driving University-owned vehicles as a routine function, therefore a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record is required
• The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor
Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.
Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.
