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Corporate Engagement Officers develop and advance University-industry relationships with assigned companies to grow investment in philanthropy, research, and student recruitment; work closely with key faculty and academic leaders throughout Development and Alumni Relations, the Office of Research, and Career Services to advance the mission of the University through taking a holistic approach to industry partners; manage a portfolio of major organizational gift prospect; lead staff to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward companies and foundations in support of University fundraising goals; contribute to the overall strategy and operation of the Corporate Engagement Center.

• Lead the direction of internal and external stakeholder development; draft and maintain holistic strategies and action plans for assigned corporate partners; build enduring relationships across research, philanthropy, and career services
• Incorporate all aspects of corporate engagement including professional development, alumni relations, and student engagement
• Meet regularly with directors and executives of assigned companies, both internal and external, to gain an understanding of strategic company needs; translate needs into actionable workstreams and solicitations
• Identify and cultivate key leadership champions and alumni base at assigned companies
• Own the corporate research collaboration kickoff process for new relationships
• Assess and rank alumni within assigned companies; link appropriate research, career, philanthropy, venture capital, and other contacts
• Structure industry partnerships aligned with University and industry needs through collaborative partnerships with faculty and staff
• Manage and review prospect documentation of contacts and philanthropic goal setting
• May attend, present, and/or exhibit at key industry conferences to showcase university capabilities and academic offerings
• May perform intake and assessment for companies outside of the Corporate Engagement Center

Level:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00