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University at Buffalo

Director, Strategic Partnerships

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $115K - $130K 💻 Other 🗓️ May 25th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University at Buffalo is hiring a Director, Strategic Partnerships. This role entails creating, strengthening, and managing strategic partnerships with corporations, non-profit organizations, and key stakeholders to support research excellence, education programs, and enhance student experiences. The director will develop multi-year engagement strategies, proactively identify and cultivate new partnerships, coordinate with school leadership, and manage a portfolio of active partners.

Highlights
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for corporate and non-profit engagement aligned with the school's strengths and industry needs.
  • Identify, research, and qualify new partnership prospects that align with the school's mission.
  • Lead discovery, cultivation, solicitation, proposal development, and negotiation of strategic partnerships.
  • Coordinate with school leadership to promote executive and professional education programs regionally, nationally, and globally.
  • Manage a portfolio of corporate, non-profit, and university partners, serving as the main contact for engagement.
  • Ensure stewardship of partnership agreements including reporting and fulfillment of commitments.
  • Stay current on industry trends and economic shifts to identify emerging opportunities and inform stakeholders.
  • Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of progressive experience in corporate relations, business development, or fundraising, and strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Preferred qualifications include a master's degree and experience in higher education or non-profit sectors.
  • The salary range for this full-time position is $115,000 to $130,000 annually.