Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Mon Jun 8 2026 Job Description:
Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)
Salary: $65,000 - $70,000
The Arts and Creative Industries Employer Relations Manager will support Binghamton students' career success by harnessing and integrating the knowledge employers and alumni can provide students. This position will support the regional/state economic development initiative to enhance employer connections, and workforce development needs through skill building programs, overall placement rates, and internship rates.
Industry & Campus Partnerships
The Arts & Creative Industries Employer Relations Manager will be a vital member of the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development's Employer Engagement Team and specialize in fostering connections with employers in the arts and creative industries.
This position will cultivate and nurture relationships with industry representatives, serving as the bridge between Binghamton University students and employers in the arts and creative industries, and establishing pathways for their active participation on campus.
Working closely with the School of the Arts faculty and staff, serving as a liaison between the Fleishman Career Center and the School of the Arts, the position will focus on supporting and enhancing existing programs, partnerships, and initiatives that connect arts students with career development opportunities.
In this role, the Employer Relations Manager assumes the critical responsibility of managing employer relationships and actively curating internship and job prospects for both undergraduate and graduate students. Their focus on nurturing internship opportunities involves providing valuable guidance and support to industry-specific employers to enhance our students' professional development.
Core Responsibilities Include
Develop new and maintain existing industry & employer relationships within the region for Binghamton University.
Champion the use of internships as a hiring pipeline tool and provide consultation in an effort to develop strong internship and shadowing programs for Binghamton students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Build relationships/connections with other leaders/organizations within workforce and economic development roles related to college student hiring.
Facilitate networking and skills training opportunities for students with a focus on retaining students locally and regionally within the state.
Create and facilitate an arts mentoring circle focused on bringing students within the arts programs and alumni/employers within these areas together.
Conduct in-depth industry research to stay abreast of employment and recruiting trends relevant to Binghamton University's diverse array of majors and programs.
Represent the university at recruitment events held on and off-campus to foster relationships with both new and existing employers.
Occasional weekend and evening commitments.
Travel within the region, state, and country will be required.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of related experience in an arts, entertainment, creative industries, communications, media, sales marketing, or recruiting position
Attention to detail with customer service and follow-up skills
Public speaking experience
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively
Willingness to travel regularly
Preferred:
Master's degree in an arts, entertainment, creative industry, sales, communications, human resources, or related field
5+ years of relevant industry experience
Knowledge of industry and employment trends in diverse fields
Connections in local, state, and/or national employment opportunities
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.
Additional Information:
Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
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