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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:

– Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 7
• Minimum – $46,400.00
• MidPoint – $56,800.00
• Maximum – $67,300.00