Job Description

How to Apply

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Job Summary

The Erb Institute is the business-sustainability partnership between the Ross School of Business and the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan. Founded in 1996, the institute is recognized as a global leader in working with students, scholars, companies, nonprofits, and policymakers to improve the social, environmental, human rights, and diversity impact of business in Michigan, across the United States, and around the globe. Our mission is to create a sustainable world through the power of business. We fulfill our mission through educational programs, faculty and research, and business engagement. Learn more about the Erb Institute HERE.
 

This role is hybrid with on-site expectations in Ann Arbor, MI 3 days per week. Requires occasional travel (1-2x/month) in Michigan, the US. International travel (1-2x/year) may also be required. You will occasionally work during early mornings, nights, or weekends. For a full job description, see link here. For questions about this role, email [email protected].
 

Purpose:
The Strategic Partnerships and Career Development Manager identifies, evaluates, and manages new business and partnership opportunities for the Erb Institute. You will build and execute Erb's Alumni engagement strategy, and lead the development of our career development program for Erb graduate and undergraduate students. These efforts include establishing and maintaining relationships with potential partners, donors, and alumni on behalf of the Erb Institute. You will report to the Managing Director.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Responsibilities*

Partnership Development: (40%)

Alumni Strategy: (30%)

Career Development: (30%)

Required Qualifications*

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

The posting range for this position is $66,900-$86,350. This posting range reflects multiple factors involved in determining compensation, such as skills, experience, training, certifications, and other organizational needs. At Ross, it is not common for new hires to be offered a salary at the upper end of the range. Compensation decisions are based on the details of each situation.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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