Employer Partnerships Manager

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Choose To Make A Difference

The Employer Partnerships Manager serves as the business‑to‑business engine for American Career College’s Career Services department. The role’s primary mandate is to expand and deepen hiring pipelines for Surgical Technologist and, while also cultivating opportunities across all academic programs based on need. Operating both in‑house and in the field, the Specialist builds strategic partnerships with healthcare employers, secures clinical-to-career pathways, and drives placement outcomes that meet or exceed institutional and accreditation benchmarks.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Employer & Market Development
  • Conduct daily outbound prospecting (calls, email, social, site visits) to hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, and allied‑health employers within a 50‑mile radius of the Ontario campus; expand to additional markets as needed.
  • Build targeted employer lists using labor‑market analytics and alumni placement data; maintain a 150 account active funnel.
  • Present ACC’s programs, graduate competencies, and hire‑ready value proposition to potential employers.
  • Negotiate partnership agreements, externship‑to‑hire pipelines, and preferred‑provider status.
• Recruiter & Hiring‑Manager Relations
  • Serve as primary point of contact for employer partners: screen requisitions, submit talent slates, coordinate interviews, and facilitate feedback loops.
  • Conduct quarterly business reviews with Tier‑1 partners to measure placement performance, satisfaction, and forecast hiring needs.
• Student & Graduate Placement Support
  • Collaborate with Career Services and Program Directors to align outreach with graduation calendars; host weekly job huddles to match open requisitions with eligible graduates.
  • Coach graduates on employer expectations, application etiquette, and interview preparation specific to surgical and radiology environments.
• Data, Reporting & Compliance
  • Record all activity, contacts, and outcomes in Salesforce (or designated CRM) within 24 hours.
  • Produce weekly, monthly, and term reports on lead generation, submission‑to‑hire ratios, placement rates, and accreditation metrics; analyze trends and adjust strategy.
  • Adhere to all ABHES standards and institutional policies governing employment verification and placement documentation.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Partner with the Clinical Education team to convert clinical sites into employment partners.
  • Lead and participate in on‑campus career fairs, virtual hiring events, employer panels, and Program Advisory Board meetings.
  • Assist with various clinical-related operations such as collecting and maintaining appropriate documentation, coordinating student clinical orientation, ensuring quality clinical education, student scheduling/assignments, etc.
  • Attend community workforce events.
  • May perform other duties based on the needs of the business.

Preferred Education, Certifications and Licensures

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience in recruiting preferred.

Required Education, Certifications, and Licensures

• High school diploma required.
• Active CA driver’s license.

Required Experience and Skills

• 3-5 years of success in business development, staffing/recruiting, or employer relations within healthcare; proven placement results with clinical roles.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with employers, particularly in the healthcare industry (e.g., hospitals, clinics, skilled nursing facilities).
• Experience working with educational institutions, healthcare schools or healthcare staffing agencies.

CA Salary Range

Bonus Eligible

ACC Company Overview

Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at American Career College.

For more than 40 years American Career College has had the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare—guiding them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.

ACC EEO Statement

American Career College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Salary : $78,458 - $113,753