Director, Partnerships

Job Summary

Manages assigned college-wide functional areas, including partnership and departmental events. Serves as a critical link between the college or department and stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, industry partners, K-12 partners, and alumni. Responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing partnerships that provide both financial support and collaborative opportunities for faculty and students. Focuses on relationship building, industry sponsorship, and implementing partnership initiatives that support academic programs and research mission within the assigned college and/or department.

• Develops and leads strategic efforts of partnership activities for assigned colleges and programs in the organization
• Cultivates and manages prospective and current relationships with academic and industry partners
• Facilitates the partnerships process, including coordinating committee work, overseeing continuous improvement planning, facilitating connections between industry partners and college strengths, and making connections accordingly
• Develops college-wide policies and procedures in the areas of partnerships
• Assists college units in the planning and implementation of partnership and sponsorship activities
• Facilitates engagement with metro-Atlanta s top business leaders and connects those leaders with faculty, staff, Centers, and programs as appropriate
• Leverages strategic knowledge of the college and its programs and strengths to create opportunities for leadership in the metro-Atlanta, state, and regional businesses
• Maintains continuous contact with partners, sponsors, board members, and friends of the college
• Responsible for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of partners and sponsors from corporations and individuals

• Bachelor s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• Current, valid, and unrestricted driver s license

• Five (5) years of relevant work experience including experience in developing and maintaining working relationships with different stakeholders

• An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

• Previous experience in an academic setting
• Experience managing events
• Experience with industry relations
• Experience with brand awareness campaigns

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
• Possesses general knowledge of the University at-large

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• This is a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This role may travel 25% - 49% of the time.

Background Check:
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

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