Work collaboratively with academic departments, Career Development, Employer Relations, and Continuing Education and Corporate Relations to identify, develop, and steward employer partnerships that support co-ops, internships, and industry-sponsored student projects. Proactively engage regional, national, and emerging-industry employers to understand evolving workforce needs and to expand high-quality experiential learning opportunities for students. Provide expertise and facilitate collaboration to support the design, expansion, and continuous improvement of discipline-appropriate co-op pathways embedded within academic programs. Lead the development and implementation of industry-sponsored student project programs that bring real-world corporate challenges into classroom, laboratory, and project-team environments. Collect, analyze, and report data about the programs to inform continuous improvement and strategic decision-making. JOB REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related STEM field. Master’s degree in a STEM or business-related field preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in experiential learning, employer engagement, workforce development, or higher education–industry partnerships. Experience with cooperative education programs, internships, and/or industry-sponsored academic projects preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and collaborate effectively with academic and external stakeholders. Familiarity with ABET-accredited programs and experiential learning assessment preferred.