Client Engagement Specialist

Company: Creighton University
Location: Omaha
Posted on: May 16, 2025

Job Description:

Creighton University in Omaha, NE is hiring for a Client Engagement Specialist in the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE). Plays an integral role in developing and supporting the Continuing Education and Professional Development offerings that help lifelong learners keep up to date with emerging trends and advancements in their fields. Responsible for assisting with securing of revenue generating participation in course offerings and programs. This role will assist in the cultivation of relationships in support of course and program offerings. Will also work on external funding opportunities such as grants and sponsorships. This is a newly created, on-site position that will require some non-traditional hours and travel (25% or less). Responsibilities: Sales/Recruitment:

• Collaborate with external organization's leadership to grow the University's professional and workforce development offerings.
• Provide data to support the development of new programs and initiatives to enroll, support, and engage a variety of qualified students / learners.
• Implement a targeted program-specific recruitment strategies that resonate with the priorities of the targeted audience.
• Develop and cultivate new and existing corporate and business partnerships. Engage to identify in-demand programming aligned with the employer's needs, and promote CPCE programs.
• Coordinate strategies to request and secure funding to support industry training, such as grants and sponsorships.Networking, Collaboration, and Relationship Management:
  • Networking, building professional relationships, and securing partner agreements with industry, corporations, businesses, and members of the community, including Creighton University alumni.
  • Works with internal Colleges and Schools in support of fostering the external partnerships, and expectation of collaboration to develop and implement programming with faculty and staff across the college and university.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients, community workforce development organizations, University faculty and staff, and alumni. Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree preferred
    • 2+ years of relevant experience (developing client relationships & partnerships, professional development, networking, recruiting)
    • Experience with higher education, business relationships and community engagement preferred Learn more about the department here: Learn more about the department here: How to Apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply with a cover letter and up to date resume attached to the online application. If you have any questions submitting your application or materials, please don't hesitate to contact Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Disclosure Statement This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice. Required
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