Director, Industry and Student Engagement
This position plays a vital role in our college’s ability to execute CBT Strategic Initiatives. The person in this role will work to bridge the gap between students, academic programs, and industry partners through Industry Engagement, Teaching, Recruitment Activities, Student Engagement and other roles related to strategic plan initiatives.
Industry Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison for employers, developing strategic recruiting plans that strengthen talent pipelines for students while enhancing employer partnerships, and placement outcomes for students in the College of Business and Technology. Additionally, this position will collaborate with college leadership to support financial development and external partnerships and initiatives that generate resources to support college-wide and program-specific goals.
Teaching: Instruct up to 6 credits each semester, ensuring students receive relevant and engaging education during the academic year and summer session. Teaching responsibilities includes the administration of business internships during the summer session.
Recruitment: Support strategic recruitment initiatives by building strong partnerships with high schools and other market segments to create pathways for increased student enrollment for the College of Business and Technology.
Student Engagement: Guide the CBT Living, Learning Community to deliver impactful personal, academic, and professional development opportunities, while supporting recruitment efforts to ensure the program’s continuous growth and success.
Strategic Plan: Other duties identified as an interest or strength that aligns with CBT strategic plan.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Business
- 1 to 3 years relevant full-time industry experience preferably in business administration, entrepreneurship, marketing, management, accounting, finance, human resources, cyber security, information technology, or a related professional field
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years relevant full-time industry experience, preferably in business administration, entrepreneurship, marketing, management, accounting, finance, human resources, cyber security, information technology, or a related professional field
- Demonstrated success in teaching or training environments
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship management skills
- Demonstrated success in teaching or training environments
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship management skills
HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for the position, application materials need to be submitted by, March 17, 2025. Application materials can be submitted at UNK Employment Opportunity Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dustin Favinger at favingerdd@unk.edu or 308-865-8066 . Upon a contingent offer of employment, the University of Nebraska will conduct an investigation of employment records, educational records, criminal records, and other records to verify the information provided in your application and/or any additional information you have provided is accurate. Salaries at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are competitive. The University provides a flexible benefits program at minimal cost to the employee. NuFlex benefit choices include a Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent Care. The Employee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible employees. Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA and Fidelity.
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