Industry Navigator - BioScience, Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources

Industry Navigator

Within the Classroom to Career Hub, the Industry Partnerships team is responsible for developing and strengthening the opportunity network for MSU Denver students. Drawing from the CO Talent Pipeline Report, the Industry Navigator will leverage opportunities for MSU Denver students by understanding the unique qualities, traits, and opportunities within a respective industry.

As an Industry Navigator you will serve as a career specialist for BioScience, Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources industries and will be responsible for deep understanding of BioScience, Food, Agriculture Natural Resources industry trends and the ways in which our students can acquire the skills, expertise, and career readiness to transition their student experience into meaningful careers. Additionally, the Industry Navigator works closely with local BioScience, Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources employers, MSU Denver faculty, staff, and students to ensure all are prepared for mutually beneficial and impactful experiential learning opportunities.

This position develops relationships surrounding internship and career development opportunities for students, develops programming to assist them in the process of readiness for these opportunities, supports bridging that gap between student and employer, and collaborates across campus with program and faculty partners.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Collaborate with current and prospective employers to understand their unique opportunities to engage with MSU Denver.
• Work with respective faculty members to connect and foster relationships with industry partners in benefit of students.
• Engage employers in developing a talent recruitment strategy that includes diversity, equity, and inclusion, position management, recruiting programs and events.
• Work closely with employers to build and strengthen internship programs.
• Partner with industry to develop student career readiness activities including classroom visits, mentoring, and panel discussions.
• Identify areas of engagement related to upskilling industry professionals.
• Cultivate a deep understanding of industry areas within Colorado and according to CO talent pipeline needs.
• Manage a portfolio of high-profile employers aligned to MSU Denver's employer engagement strategy. Develop and manage programs aligned to shared student development and recruitment outcomes.

Student Career Readiness

Assessment and Reporting

Required Qualifications

Important Note : Successful applicants will ensure their resume clearly demonstrates that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Hours

Salary for Announcement

We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $49,900 - $62,400. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Instructions to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following documents :

3 professional references will be required of the finalist. One reference must be a prior supervisor.

This position will remain open until filled. Please apply by August 15, 2025 for full consideration.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

If you are an Internal applicant, please apply via the Career tab within the WorkDay Menu.

Important Note : Successful applicants will ensure their resume clearly demonstrates that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.