ECDO Career & Outreach Manager

This position in the Department of Economics, a large and complex department in the College of Letters & Science, plays a critical role in enhancing student career readiness and post-graduation outcomes by offering individualized career advising, running professional development programming, and cultivating meaningful employer relationships. The Economics Career Development Office (ECDO) Career & Outreach Manager takes the lead in developing, expanding, and maintaining relationships with employers across relevant industries with the goal of connecting students with internship, project-based, and full-time employment opportunities. The successful candidate will be a proactive and student-centered professional with a collaborative mindset and a knack for developing mutually beneficial employer partnerships.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate employer-facing events such as info sessions, career treks, and networking receptions for economics students.

• Partner with Career Office Director to support student professional development events throughout the academic year for undergraduate and master's economics students, potentially including Case Competitions, Job Shadows, etc.

• Provide one-on-one career advising for master's students and for undergrads, as needed, on job search strategy, resume and cover letter development, networking, interviewing, and offer negotiation.

• Support students in identifying career goals, building confidence, and navigating internship and full-time job searches.

• Identify, initiate, and manage partnerships with employers in key sectors such as data analytics, consulting, finance, policy, technology, and public sector organizations.

• Serve as the primary contact for employers seeking to recruit students from the Department.

NOTE: This position does require on-site, in person work; 100% remote is NOT an option

• Responds to questions and provides information regarding student services, policies, procedures, and employment preparation

• Participates in campus-wide career services community providing input to leadership regarding the development of advising, recruitment, and co/curricular programs offered by the school/college/unit

• Develops and delivers career development programming and resource materials across various mediums to provide education to students

• May identify and maintain a professional network of employers or other stakeholders to facilitate career exploration and employment opportunities for students

• Educates or advises students and recent alumni individually, or in groups through various mediums about career exploration, self-assessment, skills, materials development, and career decisions

• Supervises unit staff and/or plans, organizes, allocates resources, assesses performance, and leads the operational activities for a significant portion of the unit's career services portfolio

Letters & Science/Department of Economics

The typical starting salary for this position is $57,000 - $75,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build rapport with students, faculty, and employers.

• Demonstrated ability to be organized and proactive with practical applied knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent intercultural communication.

• Ability to adapt and meaningfully engage with students from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

• Experience in career coaching/advising or employer relations/talent development, preferably with graduate students or students in a quantitative field.

• Experience designing or supporting co-curricular programs such as mentorships, case competitions, or employer engagement events.

• Familiarity with career services technology (e.g., Handshake, LinkedIn, Big Interview).

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred (counseling, higher education, economics, communication, business, or a related field)

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Your cover letter and resume should address how your skills, knowledge, and abilities are transferable to this role. Additional materials submitted other than your cover letter and resume will not be considered.

Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in virtual interviews 7-10 business days following the application deadline. Second interviews may be needed, but will be determined at a later date. Once final applicants are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current or former supervisor. References will not be contacted without advanced notice.

Additional Information:

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

For questions on the position, contact: Elizabeth Foste; foste@wisc.edu; 608/265-2888

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