Director - Strategic Partnerships (North Carolina—major employers HQd in North Carolina, Economic Development organizations)

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ July 28th, 2026

CRM Salesforce

Edtech.com's Summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Director - Strategic Partnerships to serve as the primary lead in building and managing strategic relationships with major employers headquartered in North Carolina and key economic development organizations. The role involves owning the full partnership cycle—identifying partners, aligning their needs with university resources, and securing institutional agreements—while collaborating closely with academic units and managing ongoing executive relationships.

Highlights

Lead the full partnership lifecycle from identification to closing institutional-scale agreements and renewal.
Leverage a strong network within North Carolina’s largest employers and economic development organizations.
Operate as the executive anchor for partnerships alongside Partnership Success Managers who manage delivery.
Requires deep industry knowledge and the ability to communicate effectively at the C-suite level.
Utilize AI tools daily to enhance research, analysis, and communications.
Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of relevant industry experience or a Master’s with 5 years required.
Preferred experience includes sourcing and closing $25M+ in strategic partnerships, and proficiency with CRM systems such as Salesforce.
The role reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Economic Development.
Employment type is full-time, permanent staff with a start date around October 5, 2026; compensation depends on experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities include collaborating across diverse university units and acting as a primary point of contact for partners within a highly matrixed institution.