Director, Strategic Partnerships

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

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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.