Director, Corporate Engagement (Open to Internal Candidates Only)

University of New Hampshire, United States

Updated: 10 days ago
Location: Durham, PENNSYLVANIA
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Position Details
Summary


Operating Title Director, Corporate Engagement (Open to Internal Candidates Only)
Long Classification Title Director, Corporate Engagement
Campus Location Durham
Department UNH Innovation
Summary of Position
The Director, Corporate Engagement reports to the Associate Vice President & Chief Business Development and Innovation Officer in active partnership with colleagues across the University, particularly the Senior Vice Provost for Research, Economic Engagement & Outreach. The Director will serve as a primary point of contact and engagement for New Hampshire, regional and out-of-state corporations interested in partnerships with UNH, and will work closely with UNH Advancement to coordinate relationships where business leaders are UNH donors.
Acceptable minimum level of education Bachelor's
Acceptable minimum years of experience 10+ years
Additional Job Information
Posting Number PS4513FY24
Other minimum qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree and ten years of experience in building research relationships or other strategic university-industry partnerships.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of corporate, foundation and organization community in state and region.
  • Supervisory and organizational abilities, and the ability to lead an area through service to others and by example.
  • Self-motivated & self-starting
  • Optimism and positive attitude
  • Attention to detail and ability to conceive, plan, and execute on projects independently
  • Excellent listener and responsive to client needs
  • Team player
  • Ability to work collaboratively with disparate partners within and outside University
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree
  • Direct experience in a university corporate engagement position with identified successes in building partnerships with tangible results
  • Experience working with intellectual property as a key part of a business relationship
  • Understanding of the interplay between early-stage startups and corporate engagement
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/60306
Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00
Grade 31
EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Details


Posting Date 04/11/2024
Open Until Filled No
Closing Date 04/21/2024
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? Yes
Interested Internal Candidates Exist? Yes
Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment Type Regular
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