Cleveland State University
Executive Director, Talent Hub
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Cleveland, OH
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Other
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March 24th, 2026
CRM
Edtech.com's Summary
Cleveland State University is hiring an Executive Director, Talent Hub. This role provides strategic, operational, and visionary leadership to integrate experiential learning, employer engagement, career development, and continuing education to support CSU's mission as an urban, workforce-aligned anchor institution and strengthen Northeast Ohio's talent pipeline.
Highlights
- Lead strategic and operational efforts for the Talent Industry Hub initiative.
- Unify and expand experiential learning, deepen employer partnerships, and enhance career development.
- Requires seven years of experience in career development, experiential learning, or employer engagement, including four years in a supervisory role.
- Bachelor’s degree required; doctoral degree preferred in higher education, business administration, or related field.
- Experience building multi-sector partnerships and managing cross-functional teams, preferably in Northeast Ohio.
- Knowledge of experiential learning models and regional workforce development ecosystems.
- Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or talent management systems preferred.
- Strong leadership, program management, communication, and change-management skills.
- Full-time position, 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Position is within the Instructional Excellence department at Cleveland State University.
Executive Director, Talent Hub Full Description
Executive Director, Talent Hub
Posting Details
Business Title | Executive Director, Talent Hub
Posting Category | Executive
Salary Grade | 10
Salary Plan | Professional Non Bargaining
Hiring Range /Pay Rate |
Department | Instructional Excellence
Department Description |
Position Location | Main Campus
FTE | 1.0
Job Summary
Provides strategic, operational, and visionary leadership for Cleveland State University (CSU) initiative that integrates experiential learning, employer engagement, career development, and continuing education to advance CSU’s mission as an urban, workforce‑aligned anchor institution. The Talent Industry Hub is a transformational CSU initiative designed to unify and expand experiential learning; deepen employer partnerships; enhance career development; and strengthen Northeast Ohio’s talent pipeline. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree preferably in higher education, business administration, or related field. Seven (7) years of experience in career development, experiential learning, employer engagement, or equivalent student services area. Four (4) of the seven (7) years must be in a supervisory role. Experience building multi-sector partnerships and managing cross-functional teams, preferably in Northeast Ohio.
Preferred Qualifications | Doctoral degree in higher education, business administration, or related field. Experience with scaling work‑based learning. Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or talent management systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) | Deep knowledge of experiential learning models, e.g., internships, co?ops, clinical placements, service learning, work?based learning frameworks. Understanding of higher education systems, including academic program structures, curriculum design, faculty governance, and student support infrastructure. Knowledge of regional workforce development ecosystems, especially employer needs, industry trends, and economic development priorities in Northeast Ohio. Knowledge of career development theory and practices, including career readiness competencies and advising structures. Knowledge of partnership development strategies, including public, private, and nonprofit collaborations. Strategic leadership and planning skills to build, scale, and sustain a university?wide initiative. Relationship?building and partnership?development skills with employers, nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations. Program and project management skills, including the ability to manage complex, multi?year initiatives involving numerous stakeholders. Communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences including faculty, students, employers, alumni, donors, and external partners. Team leadership and staff supervision skills, including the ability to lead cross?functional teams and influence without authority. Change?management skills to align stakeholders around new processes and institutional transformations. Ability to design and implement scalable systems, including technology platforms, policies, and workflows that support work?integrated learning. Ability to translate regional workforce priorities into educational strategies that support both employer needs and student success. Ability to represent the institution professionally in high?profile regional workforce conversations and partnerships.
Requisition Number | PT0703806S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting |
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Instructions | Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week | 40
Work Schedule | Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Advertising Copy |
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Posted Date | 03/23/2026
Close Date/Application Deadline |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Review Begins | 03/30/2026
Tentative Start Date |
Posting Category | Executive
Salary Grade | 10
Salary Plan | Professional Non Bargaining
Hiring Range /Pay Rate |
Department | Instructional Excellence
Department Description |
Position Location | Main Campus
FTE | 1.0
Job Summary
Provides strategic, operational, and visionary leadership for Cleveland State University (CSU) initiative that integrates experiential learning, employer engagement, career development, and continuing education to advance CSU’s mission as an urban, workforce‑aligned anchor institution. The Talent Industry Hub is a transformational CSU initiative designed to unify and expand experiential learning; deepen employer partnerships; enhance career development; and strengthen Northeast Ohio’s talent pipeline. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree preferably in higher education, business administration, or related field. Seven (7) years of experience in career development, experiential learning, employer engagement, or equivalent student services area. Four (4) of the seven (7) years must be in a supervisory role. Experience building multi-sector partnerships and managing cross-functional teams, preferably in Northeast Ohio.
Preferred Qualifications | Doctoral degree in higher education, business administration, or related field. Experience with scaling work‑based learning. Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or talent management systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) | Deep knowledge of experiential learning models, e.g., internships, co?ops, clinical placements, service learning, work?based learning frameworks. Understanding of higher education systems, including academic program structures, curriculum design, faculty governance, and student support infrastructure. Knowledge of regional workforce development ecosystems, especially employer needs, industry trends, and economic development priorities in Northeast Ohio. Knowledge of career development theory and practices, including career readiness competencies and advising structures. Knowledge of partnership development strategies, including public, private, and nonprofit collaborations. Strategic leadership and planning skills to build, scale, and sustain a university?wide initiative. Relationship?building and partnership?development skills with employers, nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations. Program and project management skills, including the ability to manage complex, multi?year initiatives involving numerous stakeholders. Communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences including faculty, students, employers, alumni, donors, and external partners. Team leadership and staff supervision skills, including the ability to lead cross?functional teams and influence without authority. Change?management skills to align stakeholders around new processes and institutional transformations. Ability to design and implement scalable systems, including technology platforms, policies, and workflows that support work?integrated learning. Ability to translate regional workforce priorities into educational strategies that support both employer needs and student success. Ability to represent the institution professionally in high?profile regional workforce conversations and partnerships.
Requisition Number | PT0703806S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting |
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Instructions | Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week | 40
Work Schedule | Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Advertising Copy |
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Posted Date | 03/23/2026
Close Date/Application Deadline |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Review Begins | 03/30/2026
Tentative Start Date |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- CSU Website
- Other
- If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.
- Yes
- No
- * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
- No Response
- * Do you have experience building multi-sector partnerships and managing cross-functional teams, preferably in Northeast Ohio?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have seven (7) years of experience in career development, experiential learning, employer engagement, or equivalent student services area. Four (4) of the seven (7) years must be in a supervisory role?
- Yes
- No
Application Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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