Manager, Academic Engagement

Job overview

The Manager, Academic Engagement role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with a salary range of $78,000–$90,000 per year. The Institute of Food Technologists supports student membership, leadership development, and future food scientists. The manager develops and delivers student engagement, recruitment, and retention programs, working with the IFT Student Association and student chapters. The role coordinates educational and networking opportunities, volunteer leadership, competitions, awards, and related program operations.

What you'll do

• Serve as staff resource to the IFT Student Association Board of Directors
• execute student association activities and engagement strategies
• support student chapter growth and workshops
• analyze member research
• develop networking and educational opportunities
• prepare and manage budgets
• recruit and train student volunteers
• coordinate competitions, awards, leadership programs, and travel grants
• manage student web content, online communities, and program portals
• represent IFT at events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

manager, academic engagement

institute of food technologists

chicago il

full-time

$78,000–$90,000/year

student engagement

membership retention

recruitment

leadership development

volunteer management

student competitions

educational programs

budget management

occasional domestic travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• life and long-term disability insurance at no cost.

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and 5+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated competency. Occasional domestic travel, including occasional evening, weekend, and overnight meetings, is expected.

About the employer

Institute of Food Technologists is hiring for this role. Industry: Business Associations. Sector: 81.