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Purdue University is hiring a Corporate Relations Specialist to support industry engagement and business development activities within the College of Science. The role involves cultivating partnerships, coordinating client engagement, and aligning corporate needs with Purdue's research strengths, especially focusing on initiatives like the Data Mine. The specialist collaborates across faculty, staff, and corporate partners to advance externally funded collaborations and strengthen industry connections.

Highlights

Support and expand corporate engagement efforts across the College of Science.
Identify and develop opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, and externally funded collaborations.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, corporate partners, and university stakeholders to align interests and coordinate outreach.
Maintain records, track activity, and support timely communication for relationship management.
Assist with events, meetings, and presentations to enhance Purdue's industry partnerships.
Required skills include strong interpersonal abilities, relationship management, and clear verbal and written communication.
Must have a bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience in corporate relations, industry affairs, or government relations.
Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees and experience in computational, life, or physical sciences or business.
Familiarity with scientific, academic, or business environments and ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external groups.
Purdue University offers a comprehensive benefits package, but does not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

Corporate Relations Specialist Full Description

Job Summary

Corporate Relations Specialist
Purdue University | College of Science | West Lafayette, IN

Help connect Purdue science with the partners, possibilities, and resources that move ideas forward.

The Corporate Relations Specialist supports industry engagement and business development activities for the College of Science, with a particular focus on advancing partnerships connected to the Data Mine and other industry‑facing initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Relations, this role collaborates with faculty, staff, corporate partners, and university stakeholders to cultivate relationships, coordinate client engagement, and support externally funded collaborations. The position is a strong fit for someone who enjoys strategic relationship management and connecting corporate needs with Purdue’s research strengths and applied learning opportunities.

What You’ll Do

Support and expand corporate engagement efforts across the College of Science
Identify opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, client engagement, and externally funded collaborations
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university stakeholders to align corporate interests with Purdue expertise
Help coordinate outreach, follow-up, and relationship management with current and prospective partners
Contribute to the development of partnership strategies, materials, and engagement plans
Track activity, maintain records, and help ensure timely communication and next steps
Support events, meetings, and presentations that strengthen Purdue’s industry connections

What You Bring

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with diverse audiences
Experience in relationship management, business development, advancement, fundraising, or a related field
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities
Clear communication skills, both written and verbal

Why Purdue?
At Purdue, partnership work is about more than transactions — it is about creating connections that support discovery, talent development, and real-world impact. You’ll join an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and purposeful engagement, with opportunities to help shape how industry and academia work together to solve meaningful challenges. The College of Science offers a strong foundation for building relationships that can lead to new research, new opportunities, and lasting impact.

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree
At least two (2) years of combined experience of:
- working in corporate relations, industry affairs, or government relations
- high-level presentations and verbal and written communication
- coordinating with a variety of groups such as faculty and industry personnel
Experience working diplomatically with corporate c-suite or university leadership

Preferred:

Major in a computational science, life science, physical science, or business.
Advanced degree
Experience collaborating with academic and industry professionals
Broad experience or knowledge across computational, life scientific, or physical science disciplines

Skills Required:

Foundational Knowledge of Science and Industry Engagement: Working knowledge of scientific, academic, or business environments sufficient to support industry partnerships and student‑focused engagement activities
Partnership and Coordination Support: Ability to assist with corporate partnership activities by coordinating with faculty, industry partners, alumni, and campus offices such as the Office of Industry Partnerships and Purdue Innovates
Effective Professional Communication: Solid written and verbal communication skills to support presentations, prepare materials, and communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders
Project and Process Organization: Ability to organize tasks, track projects and partnership activities, manage basic data and documentation, and support process improvements under general supervision

Additional Information:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Professional 2

Pay Band S065
Job Code #20003788

Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EOE employer.

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Job Summary

Corporate Relations Specialist
Purdue University | College of Science | West Lafayette, IN

Help connect Purdue science with the partners, possibilities, and resources that move ideas forward.

What You’ll Do

Support and expand corporate engagement efforts across the College of Science
Identify opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, client engagement, and externally funded collaborations
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university stakeholders to align corporate interests with Purdue expertise
Help coordinate outreach, follow-up, and relationship management with current and prospective partners
Contribute to the development of partnership strategies, materials, and engagement plans
Track activity, maintain records, and help ensure timely communication and next steps
Support events, meetings, and presentations that strengthen Purdue’s industry connections

What You Bring

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with diverse audiences
Experience in relationship management, business development, advancement, fundraising, or a related field
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities
Clear communication skills, both written and verbal

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree
At least two (2) years of combined experience of:
- working in corporate relations, industry affairs, or government relations
- high-level presentations and verbal and written communication
- coordinating with a variety of groups such as faculty and industry personnel
Experience working diplomatically with corporate c-suite or university leadership

Preferred:

Major in a computational science, life science, physical science, or business.
Advanced degree
Experience collaborating with academic and industry professionals
Broad experience or knowledge across computational, life scientific, or physical science disciplines

Skills Required:

Foundational Knowledge of Science and Industry Engagement: Working knowledge of scientific, academic, or business environments sufficient to support industry partnerships and student‑focused engagement activities
Partnership and Coordination Support: Ability to assist with corporate partnership activities by coordinating with faculty, industry partners, alumni, and campus offices such as the Office of Industry Partnerships and Purdue Innovates
Effective Professional Communication: Solid written and verbal communication skills to support presentations, prepare materials, and communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders
Project and Process Organization: Ability to organize tasks, track projects and partnership activities, manage basic data and documentation, and support process improvements under general supervision

Additional Information:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Professional 2

Pay Band S065
Job Code #20003788

Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EOE employer.

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