Executive Director, College Corporate Partnerships; Bauer College
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for:
University of Houston
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-09-25
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Business Administration
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Business
Business Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 170000 USD Yearly
USD
120000.00
170000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Executive Director, College Corporate Partnerships (Bauer College) - (497008 )
Department:
Dean's Office Bauer College Salary:
Commensurate with Experience/Education Description
Develops, plans, and implements strategic plan to build and strengthen relationships between the College and targeted companies with the goal of furthering the College's academic mission through industry partnerships. Fosters partnerships that enhance studentopportunities, applied research, and other strategic collaborationsaligned with the college's mission. This position is not responsible for philanthropic fundraising.
Develops and implements a strategic operating plan for corporateengagement of business industry partners, ensuring a coordinated,high-quality engagement experience across the college. Targetedbusinesses will include major corporations to small businesses and community organizations.Works with the Dean and faculty to identify, prioritize and coordinate partnership opportunities with companies. Collaborates with academic departments, centers, faculty, Career Services, and college leadership to align corporate partnerships with academic priorities and industry trends.Works collaboratively with leadership in other college units including Career Services, Executive Education and Alumni Relations to ensure that employer, alumni, and executive education opportunities are shared across functions to maximize institutionalimpact, strengthen long-term partnerships, and present a unified
College approach to external engagement.Maintains a strategic annual business plan, ensuring thatmetrics are achieved and goals are met. Tracks partnership activity, analyzes outcomes, and maintains performance metricsrelated to corporate engagement, academic opportunities, and strategic partnerships.Develops long-term partnership strategies that create mutualvalue for both corporate partners and College through talent development, thought leadership, research collaboration, and industry engagement.Represents College at corporate, industry, alumni, and community events to strengthen the college's visibility and relationships with business leaders.Provides strategic oversight of budgets, contracts, and personnel supporting corporate engagement initiatives, and reviewsproposals, reports, and other communications to ensure quality,accuracy, and alignment with organizational objectives.Collaborates with college and university units to coordinate andalign corporate relationships while sustaining meaningful engagement activities.Performs other job duties as required.Additional Position Information
Preferences: 10 years of applicable experience ina leadership role.
MQ:
Education:
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree froma college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.
Experience:
Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.
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