The Office of Partnerships at NC State University needs to develop, promote, and implement the University's partnership model by responding to inquiries from prospective corporate, government, and non-profit partners and developing and expanding strategic partnerships for the University. This position will establish and steward long-term partnerships with companies that result in multi-dimensional, high-impact, high-value partnerships, with strategic emphasis on research relationships. Additionally, the Partnership Developer will promote the Centennial Campus model and guide prospects as necessary through the process of a real estate presence on campus.
Requirements
- Ability to understand technical information from multiple disciplines and represent that information across a variety of audiences (such as prospects, partners, and visitors)
Responsibilities
- Act as an account executive to recruit and retain corporate/government partners
- Meet regularly with assigned partners to enhance and expand partnerships and to create deeper connections and increased value
- Provide a seamless level of quality service from first contact throughout the partnership with the University
- When required, act as project manager on large-scale prospect and/or partner projects, appropriately engaging all relevant faculty, administrators, and college development officers
- Maintain database records on all prospects and partners to reflect and track the status of relationships, contact info, process updates, meetings, and tasks
- Learn and understand the needs of prospects and partners and how those fit with the strengths, interests, and capabilities of the University
- Maintain knowledge of NC State strengths, faculty expertise, equipment and lab facilities, student work programs, etc., and be in a position to communicate to partners and prospects about areas of connection and possible collaboration
Other
- Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor’s degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Desire to be part of a team environment as well as work individually
- Valid NC Driver's License required
- Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, Resume/CV, and contact information for 3 professional references along with their online application.
