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Arizona State University is hiring a Director of Corporate Partnerships. The role involves leading the development and management of corporate workforce partnerships and fostering collaborations between the W. P. Carey School of Business and external knowledge-based companies. The Director identifies training needs, supports curriculum development, and connects corporate partners with university resources such as faculty, students, and technical facilities.

Highlights

Lead relationship building with corporate partners and external stakeholders to expand collaboration opportunities.
Serve as the primary liaison for new and existing corporate workforce partnerships.
Assess workforce training needs and align them with university resources including faculty expertise and student talent.
Collaborate on curriculum design and program objectives to meet workforce demands.
Evaluate and enhance corporate outreach and workforce development programs based on industry trends and feedback.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 7 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination; Master's degree in business-related discipline preferred.
Experience required: 5-10 years in global business and innovation-based industries, knowledge of corporate relations, business operations, strategic planning, and financial principles.
Strong communication skills and ability to establish effective relationships within complex organizations and global networks.
Position salary range: $100,000-$120,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience.
Eligible for hybrid work arrangement with at least 60% on-site presence at the Tempe campus.

Director of Corporate Partnerships Full Description

Job Profile:Administrative Operations Specialist 4

Job Family:Administrative Operations

Time Type:Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:$120,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Provides leadership and support in planning, managing, developing, and evaluating departmental strategy, initiatives and activities.

Job Description:

The Director of Corporate Partnership Development serves as the W. P. Carey School of Business primary point of contact for corporate workforce partnerships or corporate partners interested in accessing ASU, while managing and growing the relationships between individual enterprises and W. P. Carey. This position plays a pivotal role in identifying training needs, curriculum development, and establishing collaborative relationships with external stakeholders. The Director cultivates and develops relationships between knowledge-based companies and W. P. Carey. Provides access to student talent, faculty talent, technical facilities, technology transfer, and other ASU assets to develop and expand relationships between the university and businesses.

Position Salary Range:

$100,000-$120,000; to commensurate with education and experience

Essential Duties:

Relationship Building (40%)

Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and corporate partners to identify and expand collaboration opportunities.
Foster long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships that support both University and partner objectives.
Build credibility and rapport with faculty to facilitate engagement in research, training, and industry partnerships.

Corporate Workforce Partnerships (40%)

Serve as the primary liaison for new and existing corporate workforce partnerships.
Assess partner workforce training needs through intake processes and gap analyses.
Align partner needs with University resources, including faculty expertise, research capabilities, and student talent.

Curriculum Development (10%)

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and employer partners to inform curriculum design, program objectives, and learning outcomes.
Ensure programs meet industry standards and reflect current workforce demands.
Identify and facilitate opportunities for collaboration aligned with partner research and business goals.

Program Enhancement (10%)

Evaluate and improve corporate outreach and workforce development programs based on industry trends and partner feedback.
Identify opportunities for innovation to strengthen program delivery and partnership impact.

Desired Qualifications:

Evidence of a Master's degree in a business-related discipline.
5-10 years of global business experience with solid experience working in innovation-based industries.

Demonstrated knowledge of:

Corporate relations, business operations and business development
Business school academic programs and research
Management and financial principles and practices
Strategic planning principles and practices
Global business preferred

Experience in:

Planning, analyzing, and coordination activities and establishing priorities
Having effective communication skills
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships in a complex organization, including
Global networking
Travelling locally, nationally and globally
Handling confidential information
Establishing and expanding relationships with senior executives

Working Environment:

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
May be required to perform tasks in the field within and/or across University campuses.
Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see, and hear to perform essential functions.

Flexible Work Arrangement:

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees are expected to work on-site at their primary ASU work location for a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek. Remote work may be performed for the remainder, based on business needs. Hybrid arrangements are subject to approval at the dean or vice president level.

Department Statement:

The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is the largest business school in the United States with more than 23,000 students and 120,000+ alumni worldwide. From our world-renowned faculty representing six continents to thousands of outstanding students who join us every year, the W. P. Carey School welcomes Inclusive Excellence and encourages global thinking. The W. P. Carey School is internationally recognized for its leadership in business education, groundbreaking research and innovation, and renowned faculty, making us one of the top-ranked business schools in the country.

W. P. Carey prides itself on being a place "where business is personal." Business is personal means that kindness, courtesy, and respect lead our actions. We care for each other and support one another. We're proud of that commitment, and look forward to it shaping your experience at W. P. Carey. Learn more at wpcarey.asu.edu.

All we do at ASU is guided and inspired by the University Charter, which reads:

ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.

The W. P. Carey School of Business continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Driving Requirement:Driving is not required for this position.

Location:Campus: Tempe

Funding:No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$21014.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

Cover letter
Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

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