Career Services Manager – HR/Strategy/Entrepreneurship

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Job Description

Career Services Manager – HR/Strategy/Entrepreneurship

This role serves as a strategic partner in advancing career outcomes for undergraduate students within the Marriott School of Business. The Manager, Business Career Development – HR/Strategy/Entrepreneurship acts as the primary liaison among students, faculty, recruiters, alumni, and industry leaders. Providing leadership for career preparation, internship and full-time placement, and employer engagement efforts.  

This position supports approximately 320 undergraduate students and plays a key role in advancing student career outcomes, enhancing employer engagement, and aligning career development initiatives with the Marriott School’s Vision, Mission, and Values. This is a full-time exempt position.

What you’ll do in this position:

• Lead career development, advising, and placement efforts for approximately 320 undergraduate students in Human Resources, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship, supporting internship and full-time employment outcomes.

• Provide individualized and group-based career coaching, including career assessments, resume and LinkedIn reviews, interview preparation, job search strategy, and job offer evaluation.

• Design, deliver, and continuously improve career development curriculum and instructional materials for required undergraduate courses, incorporating student outcomes, industry trends, and best practices.

• Serve as the primary coordinator and point of contact for all recruitment activities within the HR, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship programs, including employer engagement and on-campus recruiting.

• Track, analyze, and report monthly internship and full-time placement data, providing insights and recommendations to faculty and departmental leadership.

• Develop, strengthen, and manage strategic relationships with recruiters, senior executives, alumni, and industry partners to expand and diversify employment opportunities for students.

• Represent the Marriott School of Business to external stakeholders by hosting recruiters, attending career fairs, facilitating employer visits, and participating in regional and corporate engagement efforts.

• Provide leadership and administrative oversight for student clubs, advisory boards, case competitions, conferences, and other career-related initiatives.

• Manage discretionary career development funds, supervise student employees, and exercise independent judgment in advising students, supporting programs, and advancing departmental objectives.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, strategy or related field

• 10+ years professional experience in HR, corporate strategy, business development or general management

• Experience in collaborating across organizations to achieve stated objectives

• Experience with leading, developing, mentoring, evaluating and hiring professionals

• Ability to work well with BYU students

Preferred

• Master’s degree in business or related field

• 15+ years in a Fortune 500 setting         

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent wor