"Partnership Developer"

Partnership Developer

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category: Economic and Business Development

Type: Full-Time

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Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
The Partnership Developer will support the ongoing development, promotion, and implementation of the University's partnership model by responding to inquiries from prospective corporate, government, and non-profit partners and developing and expanding strategic partnerships for the University. This position will establish and steward long-term partnerships with companies that result in multi-dimensional, high-impact, high-value partnerships, with strategic emphasis on research relationships. Additionally, the Partnership Developer will promote the Centennial Campus model and guide prospects as necessary through the process of a real estate presence on campus. The position will require building strong internal relationships with administrators, faculty, and staff in each college and research unit to appropriately understand and match the interests and needs of external partners with the strengths of NC State researchers and focus areas.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Act as an account executive to recruit and retain corporate/government partners
• Meet regularly with assigned partners to enhance and expand partnerships and to create deeper connections and increased value
• Provide a seamless level of quality service from first contact throughout the partnership with the University
• When required, act as project manager on large-scale prospect and/or partner projects, appropriately engaging all relevant faculty, administrators, and college development officers
• Maintain database records on all prospects and partners to reflect and track the status of relationships, contact info, process updates, meetings, and tasks
• Learn and understand the needs of prospects and partners and how those fit with the strengths, interests, and capabilities of the University
• Maintain knowledge of NC State strengths, faculty expertise, equipment and lab facilities, student work programs, etc., and be in a position to communicate to partners and prospects about areas of connection and possible collaboration
• Understand the processes, tools, and models the industry uses to engage with NC State University and guide the interaction between the entities
• Represent NC State University and Centennial Campus to outside groups and organizations, such as economic development partners, industry associations, and community and government leaders and groups
• Make presentations and give tours to outside organizations and visitors
• Engage in events, advisory groups, and planning sessions as needed
• Prepare reports as requested on partner, prospect, and visitor activity
• Other duties as assigned

Other Work/Responsibilities:
Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience/Education:
Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor's degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.

Required Qualifications:
Ability to understand technical information from multiple disciplines and represent that information across a variety of audiences (such as prospects, partners, and visitors)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Desire to be part of a team environment as well as work individually

Preferred Qualifications:
N/A

Required License or Certification:
N/A

AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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