Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
The Executive Director for Corporate Engagement reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Corporate and Foundation Relations and collaborates closely with the Executive Director of Corporate Relations. The primary responsibility of this role is to achieve key organizational objectives, including establishing and managing a university-wide Corporate Coordinating Committee and foster strategic corporate partnerships across the university.
The Executive Director serves as a liaison to the Center for Career Engagement and University Advancement’s alumni networks team, as well as to school/unit-based leaders such as the Director of Industry Relations at the McKelvey School of Engineering and the Associate Dean & Director of Corporate Relations at the Olin School of Business.
This role involves establishing and disseminating university-wide corporate engagement metrics to support and enhance corporate relationships. Additionally, the Executive Director will undertake corporate-related projects that benefit schools and units, thereby strengthening the university’s holistic relationships with corporations.
This position is critical for fostering effective collaboration among schools and units with the university’s corporate partners and optimizing corporate engagement opportunities.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Foster Holistic and Mutually Beneficial Partnerships: Aim to cultivate comprehensive and mutually advantageous relationships between the university and its corporate partners. These partnerships should encompass various facets such as research collaborations, sponsorships, student engagement, internships, career placements, and philanthropic support. This will sometimes involve engaging directly with corporate entities to strengthen these partnerships and will sometimes entail working collaboratively behind the scenes with schools and units.
- Establish and Lead a Corporate Coordinating Committee: Form and manage a university-wide Corporate Coordinating Committee that includes key representatives from various schools and units that engage with corporations and industries. This includes the Center for Career Engagement, the Office of Sponsored Research, the Office of Technology Management, the McKelvey Office of Industry Relations, and the University Advancement’s Office of Corporate Relations. Ensure communication among internal stakeholders, promoting collaboration and alignment in corporate engagement efforts across the university with a special focus on the university’s top corporate partners. This dual approach ensures that the university's collective efforts present a unified and strategic front, advancing and deepening corporate engagement.
- Compile, Analyze, and Disseminate Comprehensive Metrics: Develop and distribute thorough metrics that evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the university’s comprehensive corporate relationships. Utilize these metrics to guide strategic decisions, enhance university-wide engagement, and communicate results to university leadership effectively. Attain an in-depth understanding of the unique aspirations, goals, and success metrics employed by each school and unit in their corporate engagements. Use this knowledge to tailor and integrate university-wide metrics that align with and support these individual objectives.
- Perform Special Projects: Undertake specialized projects to support schools and units, including University Advancement, in achieving their comprehensive corporate engagement objectives.
- Supervise direct reports: Provide coaching, support, and mentorship as they work to achieve their performance targets and goals. Evaluate performance through regular meetings and annual reviews. Future staff growth is possible.
- Act as a Key Resource and Trusted Partner: Serve as a knowledgeable resource for all schools and units, providing comprehensive information on the various ways companies can engage with the university. Maintain and disseminate these resources and serve as a trusted partner for internal stakeholders.
- Focus on Continuous Improvement: Communicate regularly with counterparts at peer institutions regarding emerging trends, streamlining administrative practices, and maintaining a work ethic of continuous systems quality improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Physical Effort
Equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications:
No specific certification is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (8 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a position involving university-industry relations.
- Demonstrated track record of success, evidenced by quantifiable results and achievements.
- Possess outstanding verbal and written communication abilities, enabling clear, concise, and effective interactions with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to build and maintain positive relationships, facilitating collaboration, and navigating complex organizational dynamics with ease and professionalism.
- Supervisory experience, including professional and support staff.
- Master’s degree or terminal degree.
- Experience at a large regional or national organization or within higher education.
- Leader in the field of university-industry relations.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Work Experience:
Leadership (10 Years)
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Campaign Strategies, Collaboration, Confidence Building, Corporate Fundraising, Curious Mindset, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Fundraising, Interact with All Levels of Management, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Management of Employees, Oral Communications, Positive Thinking, Problem Solving, Professional Etiquette, Project Management, Relationship Building, Strategic Approach, Synthesizing Complex Information, Team Player, Working Independently, Work Relationships, Written Communication
Grade
G00
Salary Range
Base pay is commensurate with experience.The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
