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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:

– Principal Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Displays mastery of defined skill areas/applications, principles, theories and practices. Evaluates and enhances existing practices. Recognizes emerging trends in area of expertise. Works independently on complex or strategic assignments. Directs and delegates appropriate tasks to others. Implements strategies to ensure achievement of initiatives. Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and deliver to broad audiences. Identifies and implements innovative solutions to important, highly complex 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:

– Validates and pays invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding
– May plan and forecast budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters complex and novel problems
– Applies policies, practices, specialized knowledge, and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on complex or strategic assignments
– Uses existing practices as guidelines as well as working knowledge to determine specific work methods
– Carries out work activities independently, with supervisor available to resolve problems
– Reviews work of others to verify technical soundness

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates with both internal and external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members and area leads across the University
– Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and delivers to a broad variety of audiences
– Establishes and maintains networks to facilitate successful communication among units

• Comp Grade – 13
• Minimum – $86,300.00
• MidPoint – $107,900.00
• Maximum – $129,500.00