Director of Corporate And Foundation Relations

At Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), our mission is clear: to cultivate an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. Our commitment to “learning by doing” extends beyond the classroom: fueling partnerships that empower innovation, advance discovery, and create lasting societal impact.

We are seeking a purpose-driven Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations to play a critical role in advancing this mission. In this role, you will build and steward strategic partnerships that connect MSOE’s strengths with the shared goals of corporate and foundation partners—unlocking opportunities that support students, strengthen communities, and accelerate solutions to real‑world challenges.

This is an opportunity for a connector and storyteller - someone who thrives at the intersection of higher education, industry, and philanthropy - to elevate MSOE’s visibility, align corporate and foundation interests with institutional priorities, and turn shared vision into transformative outcomes. If you’re energized by collaboration, inspired by purpose, and ready to make a tangible difference, we invite you to be part of something Extraordinary… Together!

MSOE is an academic institution intrinsically tied to the real world - a confluence of industry knowledge, work ethic and an enduring desire to know more. The university offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in engineering, computer science, machine learning, user experience, construction management, actuarial science, business and nursing. With about 3,000 students, faculty and staff, MSOE is large enough for big opportunities and small enough for personal attention.

MSOE is a supportive environment where everyone is valued. Our method of learning by doing is our distinction: it is how we teach, how we learn and how we serve. MSOE’s top priority is serving our students. By joining our community, you are building the leaders of tomorrow.

MSOE is the university of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. We are united by our six values - collaboration, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity and stewardship - which represent the core of our campus culture. MSOE has embarked on an ambitious strategic plan, Extraordinary Together, that propels the institution forward.

At MSOE, we are dedicated to promoting an academic environment marked by an unwavering respect for every individual.

MSOE invites applications for a full‑time Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations to join our University Advancement team. Reporting to the Vice President of University Advancement, the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations will be responsible for developing and managing a coordinated approach that fosters strategic alignment between MSOE and corporate and foundation partners focusing on philanthropic investment and portfolio execution.

They will build awareness of the university’s strengths and assets, create and qualify engagement leads and identify strategic opportunities for mutually beneficial engagements with corporations and foundations.

• In consultation with the Vice President of University Advancement (VPUA) and the Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships (VPMSP), the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations is responsible for managing a portfolio of strategic corporate and foundation partnerships with the goal of generating philanthropic revenue. This includes working with VPSM, faculty and staff to design and coordinate engagement across multiple units, engaging university leadership when appropriate.
• The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations serves as the UA point of contact for incoming requests for information from companies and foundations on how to engage philanthropically with MSOE. They support the VPMSP in facilitating connecting companies and foundations to the appropriate department(s) and/or programs  Director of Corporate and…