Director for Industry Relations

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Closing Date:

09/05/2025

Type of Position:

Business DevelopmentNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Career Center Undergraduate and Student Programs

Summary of Job Duties:

The Director for Industry Relations plays a critical role in connecting Walton College students with meaningful career opportunities by actively cultivating and expanding employer partnerships. This individual is responsible for developing new relationships with key industry leaders while strengthening existing connections to ensure a steady pipeline of employment – both internships and full-time - opportunities for students across various business majors.

Success in this role requires a proactive, hands-on approach to employer engagement, with a strong emphasis on in-person outreach and strategic relationships and partnership development. The Director will spend the majority of his/her time traveling and meeting with industry partners on-site, attending networking events, cultivating employment opportunities for students, and understanding employer needs to acquire talent.

By understanding employer needs along with workforce trends, the Director will shape recruitment strategies that align with the strengths and aspirations of Walton College students and represent their industry and geographical location preferences. Additionally, the Director will work collaboratively with the Associate Director for Internships and the Career Consultants to actively integrate employer relations into academic and professional development initiatives.

A successful candidate will be a dynamic relationship-builder with exceptional communication skills and the ability to navigate a varied business industry, be willing to travel frequently to employer meetings, conferences and networking events - with the ability to work evenings and weekends - and have the ability to analyze employer engagement data to assess trends, identify gaps, measure impact, and refine strategies.

Regular, non-disruptive, and in-person, reliable attendance is an essential job duty, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. This position will require office hours of 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, with in-person support of programming/events during office hours and occasionally nights and weekends.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, marketing, human resources or related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• Experience that demonstrates growth and/or advancement within the fields of corporate human resources, professional, or executive recruitment

• Demonstrated track record of success in developing and implementing recruiting strategies and programming

• Comprehensive knowledge in two or more career fields within business education (such as Accounting and Finance; Marketing, Sales, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG); Supply Chain Management and/or Operations; Human Resource Management and Entrepreneurship; Economics and Information Systems; and MBA and other Specialty Master’s Programs)

• Proficient with web-based resources, spreadsheet and presentation software required (MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel)

• Must be able to provide in-person support of programming/events during office hours, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, and occasional evenings and weekends, less than 10 evenings or weekends a semester

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business, communications, marketing, human resources, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective rapport with companies, executives, alumni, and recruiters

• Demonstrated knowledge of job search and process management

• Proficiency with pivot tables in Excel for data analysis

• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas) and/or Career Services platforms (e.g., Handshake, VMock, or similar)

• Experience working with students in a higher education environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated project management abilities, interpersonal skills, and excellence in oral and written communication

• Must be able to develop effective presentations and speak confidently to large audiences

• Demonstrated ability to build rapport quickly, to listen actively, and to adapt to changing situations

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusLindsey Steiger-Muck
Senior Director for Career Services
Sam M. Walton College of Business
[email protected]

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes