Manager of Career and Experiential Learning

Manager of Career and Experiential Learning

Salary

$57,050.00 Annually

Location

York County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

2027012S

Agency

Winthrop University

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

8/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/22279.

Class Code:

CB75

Position Number:

2027012S

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN09

Hiring Range - Min.

$57,050.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$57,050.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
• Benefits

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Dean of the College of Business and Technology (CBT), the Manager of Career Services and Outreach provides strategic leadership for the college's career development, employer engagement and experiential learning initiatives to enhance student career outcomes and expand corporate partnerships. Incumbent works collaboratively with CBT leadership, faculty and the Center for Career Development and Internships (CDI) to deliver high-impact, student-centered programming and strengthen relationships with employers, alumni and industry partners.

Strategic Leadership

• Leads the vision, strategy and assessment of CBT-specific career services initiatives.
• Develops and implements innovative programs to enhance student employability and career readiness.
• Uses labor market data and employment trends to inform programming and resource allocation.
• Establishes metrics and reporting systems to track student outcomes, internships and placement success.

Employer Engagement & External Outreach

• Serves as the primary liaison between CBT and employers.
• Cultivates and manages relationships with regional and national employers to expand internships and full-time opportunities (including CBT advisory boards).
• Represents CBT in high-level external engagements, including interactions with senior executives and industry leaders.
• Partners with University Advancement and alumni networks to strengthen employer pipelines and engagement.

Career Programming & Student Development

• Oversees the design and delivery of professional development programming, including career workshops (resume development, interviewing, networking, etc.), executive speaker series and leadership events, and mock interviews and career coaching initiatives.
• Delivers presentations to student groups and classes on career readiness and professional development.
• Ensures alignment of programming with employer expectations and industry trends.

Internship & Experiential Learning Oversight

• Leads and expands CBT's internship and experiential learning ecosystem.
• Develops and maintains employer partnerships to increase internship opportunities.
• Tracks, reports and works to improve internship outcomes and, if qualified, teaches internship courses.
• Collaborates with faculty and department chairs to integrate experiential learning into curricula.

Collaboration with CDI and Internal Stakeholders

• Works with the CDI to align college and university-wide career initiatives.
• Ensures seamless integration of CBT efforts with institutional career services infrastructure.
• Represents CBT on university committees and initiatives related to student success and workforce development.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in career services, employer relations or workforce development, preferably in higher education.
• Knowledge of job market and employment trends, recruiting practices and career development strategies and willingness to stay current.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver relevant, innovative programming to students and engaging presentations to internal and external partners.
• Exceptional networking skills and the ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including employers, faculty, staff and students.
• Effective organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and successfully coordinate multiple concurrent tasks/programs.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion and independent decision-making in a dynamic environment.
• Sufficient technical ability to master software and systems required to perform job duties at an advanced level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education administration, business or related field.
• Experience engaging with corporate partners and senior-level executives.
• Experience developing employer pipelines and career programming.
• Proficiency with office software and scheduling systems (e.g., Canva, Microsoft 365 and Qualtrics).

Additional Comments

Travel/Overtime Requirements: Occasional evening/weekend work and travel may be required.

License/Certification: Valid drivers license.

To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/22279.

Telecommuting: Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Winthrop University Address 303 Tillman Hall

Rock Hill, South Carolina, 29733

Phone 803-323-2273

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.