"Corporate Relations Specialist"

Details

Posted: 27-Mar-25

Location: Collegeville, Pennsylvania

Type: Full-time

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Employment Type: Full-time

Organization Type: Higher Education Institution

Required Education: Bachelor’s

Internal Number: 25009

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In coordination with advancement leadership and key campus partners, devise, implement, and evaluate programming for the Corporate Partners Program (CPP).
• Steward and develop relationships to ensure partner satisfaction and ongoing participation and membership upgrades. Develop and maintain regular reporting for corporate partners in the program.
• Develop innovative, industry-responsive programming to advance student recruitment and engagement priorities in coordination with colleagues.
• Plan and schedule a wide range of events and targeted engagement and branding opportunities working closely with the Director of Alumni and Family Engagement.
• Launch a corporate advisory council, a group of highly engaged corporate leaders who meet regularly to provide time, talent, and treasure to the institution.
• Executes strategy for corporate partnerships and account management, including the pursuit of new opportunities, managing and cultivating existing relationships, implementation of corporate initiatives and driving account engagement to achieve revenue target goals.
• Supports the college’s strategy with key foundations, especially corporate foundations. Oversees and leads the development of proposals and reports - including concept development, letters of inquiry, project planning, and writing to a final copy
• Organizes meetings or tours as part of stewardship plans and site visits, involving President and/or other leadership
• Work with other Advancement staff in identifying alumni and friends of Ursinus College with influence at corporations, foundations, and other organizations whose priorities reflect the College’s activities
• Enforce CPP branding and promote partnerships and program messaging per branding guidelines across all displays (websites, print, etc.).
• Work on special projects as needed.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience, ideally in business development, sales, or higher education.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and highest commitment to accuracy and thoroughness
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, produce quality work, and meet deadlines
• Strong project management and planning skills as well as the ability to navigate multiple, competing deadlines
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• A valid driver’s license and use of a car.
• Ability to sit for extended periods at personal computer performing related functions.
• Availability and flexibility to travel in the Greater Philadelphia region, as needed;
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends, as necessary.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Departmental Accountabilities:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues and team members in the Advancement Office and throughout the College. Participates in Advancement Office meetings and other key College staff meetings.
• Provides support to office leadership, as needed, for priority projects.
• Understands the importance of building a culture of philanthropy.
• Possesses knowledge and experience with computer programs that support the Advancement Department including Microsoft Office programs and Raiser’s Edge.

About Ursinus College

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students.