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Purdue University

Director of Industry Engagement

🇺🇸 West Lafayette, IN

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ October 15th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Purdue University is hiring a Director of Industry Engagement to develop and manage strategic partnerships with corporate entities. The role involves securing industry sponsorships, overseeing outreach initiatives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to align corporate engagement with Polytechnic priorities and workforce needs in Industry 4.0.

Highlights
  • Develop and manage strategic partnerships with corporate and industry partners.
  • Secure industry sponsorships and funding aligned with Polytechnic priorities.
  • Oversee outreach initiatives and negotiate partnership agreements.
  • Collaborate with the Dean, Associate Dean for Research, Department Heads, and Chief Development Officer.
  • Requires proficiency in discussing legal, technical, and financial agreements.
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree and 8-9 years of experience in strategic planning, project management, and leadership.
  • Strong skills in partnership building, project coordination, and communication are essential.
  • Knowledge of the Polytechnic education model and principles of fundraising is important.
  • Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.
  • Purdue offers a substantial benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off.

Director of Industry Engagement Full Description

Job Summary
Responsible for developing and managing strategic partnerships with corporate entities, the Director of Industry Engagement at Purdue Polytechnic Institute plays a crucial role in advancing the mission to prepare Polytechnic graduates to meet the technological complexities of tomorrow. This role involves identifying and cultivating relationships, securing industry sponsorships and funding, and aligning corporate engagement efforts with Polytechnic priorities. The director will oversee outreach initiatives, negotiate partnership agreements, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to maximize corporate involvement and impact. The position will work closely with the Dean and other stakeholders (e.g., Associate Dean for Research, Department Heads, Chief Development Officer) to shape the industry engagement future of Polytechnic and ensure it aligns with the workforce needs of industry, particularly in the context of Industry 4.0.

About Us:
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. 

What We Are Looking For :
Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • A minimum of 8 to 9 years of experience in strategic planning, project management, and leadership in an academic or industry-related context 
 
Skills needed:
  • Demonstrated record of building partnerships, particularly in the technology space
  • Excellent organization skills; agile is a plus
  • Ability to coordinate dozens of projects simultaneously
  • Immediately responsive with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to interact well with faculty, students, and corporate partners
  • Proficient at discussing legal, technical, and financial agreements
  • Ability to travel ~25% of the time
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Polytechnic education model and its significance in preparing graduates for the technological complexities of tomorrow
  • Familiarity with principles of fundraising and industry partnerships
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse set of stakeholders, both internal and external

What is helpful:
  • An advanced degree in a relevant field
What We Want You To Know :
 
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 Or Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
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 5
Pay Band S080
Job Code #20002089
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php 
 
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.
 
EOE :
Purdue University is an EOE employer. 

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