DIRECTOR FOR CORPORATE RELATIONS

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Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible - 2 days in office, 3 days of telework

Posting Date: 08/16/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Shift: First Shift

Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.

Please note: This position has been re-posted. If you have already submitted your application, you need not submit it again, as it has already been received.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

The Corporate & Foundation Relations team has an exciting opening for a Director for Corporate Relations. This is a full-time permanent position.

What You Will Do:

Fundraising and Relationship Management (70%)

1. Manage a portfolio of corporate prospects and funders, shaping and executing engagement strategies.
2. Create opportunities to seek major support, including developing proposals with a focus on opportunities of $1 million and greater.
3. Build partnerships to help match companies to funding and other engagement opportunities.
4. Develop long-lasting and authentic relationships with people at companies, serving as a trusted partner.
5. Support academic leaders develop relationships and engage with companies.
6. Lead strategy sessions for top corporate prospects and funders.
7. Support unit colleagues and their faculty in proposal strategy and development.
8. Build relationships with current and potential industry partners that are aligned with the university’s strategic goals and priorities.
9. Develop thoughtful stewardship as part of a holistic strategy for each company.

Visibility and Pipeline Development (20%)

1. Support pipeline development by seeking opportunities to establish new and expand existing UW-company relationships.
2. Drive awareness of targeted opportunities at the UW.
3. Connect with local businesses to build relationships and rapport.

Projects (10%)

1. Support faculty in recruiting industry partners for major federal grant opportunities.
2. Create and support programs that facilitate new or ongoing relationships between UW researchers and their industry counterparts.
3. Identify and promote best practices for company-university relations at the UW.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree AND five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in corporate relations, fund development or related field.

What You Bring:

1. Demonstrated ability to establish, cultivate and steward strong partnerships between universities and companies.
2. Demonstrated ability to lead and implement portfolio-level strategies.
3. Ability to navigate complex organizations.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and achieve goals.
5. Superior writing skills, including proposal-writing experience.
6. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
7. Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects efficiently.
8. Ability to maintain confidence and protect confidential information.
9. Demonstrates respect for and commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.
10. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

What You Can Expect:

1. Cubicle/open workspace environment.
2. Some evening and weekend hours required.
3. Frequent local travel and some national travel expected.

Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment.