Eric Rauber

About Eric Rauber

As a Senior Account Director at LinkedIn, I bring over a decade of experience driving SaaS partnerships in higher education. My focus is on helping academic institutions thrive through AI-powered hiring and learning solutions that align with future workforce needs.I specialize in customer acquisition, growth, and retention, building long-term relationships with top-tier universities and colleges. By leveraging LinkedIn’s data-driven tools, I enable institutions to optimize workforce planning, enhance internal mobility, and attract the right talent through targeted strategies.Collaboration is at the heart of my approach. Working cross-functionally with Customer Success, Product, and Marketing teams, I deliver solutions that maximize ROI—whether through advanced job slot utilization or personalized learning paths that foster skill development and institutional innovation.Passionate about the intersection of education and technology, I help campuses implement scalable learning ecosystems and hiring strategies that prepare students and staff for the evolving job market. My track record reflects a commitment to empowering institutions with tools that drive measurable impact in both hiring and learning.

Experience

1. Sr Account Director, Higher Education

   Linkedin

   Jul 2023 — Present · Carpinteria, CA, US

   Lead strategic partnerships with top-tier academic institutions including ASU, WGU, University of Colorado, University of Washington, and others to modernize hiring and learning strategies.• Champion AI-driven hiring initiatives by equipping institutions with data-informed tools to improve workforce planning, candidate targeting, and recruiter efficiency.• Support internal mobility and upskilling through role guide development, skill assessments, and personalized learning paths aligned with institutional goals.• Optimize job slot utilization and job wrapping to increase visibility, reduce manual effort, and maximize ROI.• Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Success, Product, and Marketing teams to deliver scalable, insights-based solutions that align with the future of work.

Education

• Fresno Pacific University

  Conflict Resolution

  2004 — 2006

• Saint Mary's College of California

  BA, Politics

  2001 — 2003

• Porterville College

  General Studies

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Linkedin
• Sports Management
• Baseball
• Display Advertising
• Cold Calling
• Sports
• Social Media
• Sports Marketing
• Sem
• Event Planning
• Account Management
• Sponsorship Sales
• Advertising
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Lead Generation
• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship
• Online Advertising
• Online Marketing
• Customer Relations
• Salesforce.com
• Brand Development
• Public Speaking
• Management
• Advertising Sales
• Customer Service
• Sales
• Email Marketing
• Time Management
• Event Management
• Sales Management
• Digital Media
• Crm
• Strategic Planning
• Ticket Sales
• Leadership
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Training