Strategic Campus Partnerships: Best Practices for Employer Relations Professionals

Successful employer engagement doesn’t happen in isolation. Strong partnerships with faculty, student organizations, alumni services, and other campus units can amplify employer relations efforts, create more opportunities for students, and align with institutional goals.

This session explores how employer relations professionals can identify strategic partners, establish clear roles and expectations, and navigate challenges such as competing priorities, data sharing, and campus bureaucracy. Panelists will share real-world examples of win-win collaborations that drive student success while strengthening employer engagement.