Corporate Scholars Program Manager

The Corporate Scholars Program Manager will assist the Office of Career Planning and Development and will report to the Assistant Vice President of Career Planning and Development. This position manages leadership development programs with specific industry partners. 

This position is responsible for operational and administrative tasks associated with the Corporate Scholars Program that includes planning workshops/events, creating program calendars, managing budgets, collecting participant information, data tracking and reporting. 

The Corporate Scholars Program Manager works directly with participants in the Fisk Executive Leadership Program (FELP), Center for Financial Advancement Scholars Program (CFA®), RISE Opportunity Foundation Scholars Program and Fisk/Truist Scholars Program.  The manager ensures that participants have access to industry-specific opportunities and are prepared for internships and full-time positions with industry partners. 

The Manager also maintains relationships with internal stakeholders and major corporate partners. Additionally, the position will be responsible for managing the Program Liaisons (Student Interns) and co-managing student workers in the office. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Assists the Assistant Vice President in managing specific industry corporate partnerships 

• Manages the Corporate Scholars Program by planning leadership development workshops and service-learning activities for each program (FELP, RISE, Fisk/Truist, CFA) 

• Coordinates with the Assistant Vice President and corporate partners on the creation of a program recruitment strategy and plan, semester calendar of events and projected program expenses 

• Oversees the program liaisons (student interns) for each scholars’ program and co-manages office interns/student workers 

• Works directly with students participating in corporate partner recruitment events and interview processes 

• Partners with the Career Peer Mentors in scheduling check-ins and coaching sessions with scholars (program participants) and works with technical interns in data collection   

• Assists the AVP with department/program budgets and reports and partners with the program liaisons to submit expenses/requisitions within the expected timeframe/deadlines 

• Hosts recruitment events and promotes scholars’ programs through a variety of methods throughout the year 

• Partners with Admissions, Financial Aid and the Scholarship Coordinator to manage the scholarship/stipend process for all scholars’ programs each semester 

• Tracks attendance for program events and sessions and provides a participation/engagement report at the end of each semester  

• Utilizes the Handshake platform to schedule coaching meetings, input meeting notes and track program participants from designated majors and industry area 

• Conducts one-on-one/group check-ins with scholars each semester; administers program surveys and collects information for program placement data/outcomes  

• Assists with the collection of data around program deliverables, internship numbers and first destinations for graduating seniors 

• Plans welcome events, kick-off dinners, recognition/and scholars’ receptions each semester 

• Participates in departmental and campus-related meetings and serves as an on-campus careers partner 

• Assists with the management of office platforms (Handshake, Fisk Serve and Interview Stream), as needed 

• Serves on university internal and external committees as assigned 

• Performs additional administrative duties for the Office of Career Planning & Development as needed 

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:  

• Serves as the co-advisor to industry-specific organizations (Center for Financial Advancement Learner's Organization and Gamma Iota Sigma Fraternity (Risk Management/Insurance) 

• Assists with the planning of summer exper