Industry Relations Manager, BIZCareers

About the role

The Industry Relations Manager is a key member of the Industry Relations & Careers team at NUS Business School. The role develops and maintains strong relationships with local and international employers to source career opportunities and build strategic partnerships, connecting employers with top talent from the school (especially postgraduate students) and strengthening partnerships that improve student employability.

Key responsibilities

• Manage employer relations and partnership activities in designated strategic sectors and markets, including market research and strategy to expand the employer network
• Meet regularly with local and international employers to understand their hiring needs for internships and full-time roles and their recruitment strategies
• Identify strategic partnerships with industry players, recruitment agencies and professional associations, and take part in joint networking events, career fairs and recruitment activities
• Sourcing and promoting job openings, internships and management development programmes, especially at MSc and MBA level, and matching students with opportunities through Career Advisors
• Keep the employer engagement strategy aligned with the BIZCareers strategy and report on partnership outcomes and placement statistics
• Work with programme offices on experiential learning placements and act as subject matter expert on industry trends and job markets
• Organise and run monthly Global Connect sessions with postgraduate students and gather feedback from students, alumni and internal stakeholders

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business (MBA preferred), Human Resources or a related field
• At least 7 years of proven experience in employer relations, recruitment, career services, industry partnerships, corporate relations or business development, preferably in a global context
• Willingness to travel as required

Required skills

• Strong networking and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Advantageous: exposure to AI or tech tools that connect industry and students