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EEO Statement  | Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title  | Graduate Programs & Strategic Partnerships Director
Job Category:  | Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department  | Raj Soin College of Business Admin
EEO number:  | 27P082
Position FTE  | 100%
Minimum Annual Salary  | $68,000
Eclass  | 21 Unclassified FT Salary MO
Salary Band:  | UC S06
Job Summary/Basic Function:  | The Graduate Programs and Strategic Partnerships Director provides strategic leadership for Raj Soin College of Business’s advanced graduate portfolio, executive education initiatives, workforce development programs, and external partnership strategy. The Director is responsible for the development, launch, growth, and continuous improvement of specialized master’s programs, executive education offerings, professional certificates, workforce development initiatives, and the College’s Executive Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program.

Working closely with faculty, university leadership, alumni, employers, and industry partners, the Director identifies emerging market opportunities and develops innovative interdisciplinary graduate and professional programs that address workforce needs and support lifelong learning. The Director leads the creation of strategic partnerships that enhance graduate enrollment opportunities, strengthen employer engagement, expand executive education and workforce training programs, and support the College’s long-term growth objectives.

The Director serves as the College’s lead relationship manager for corporate, industry, government, and community partnerships and develops opportunities for experiential learning, corporate-sponsored programs, customized training, executive development, and talent pipeline initiatives. In collaboration with the Director of Undergraduate and MBA Recruitment, Enrollment, and Program Development, the Director supports undergraduate and MBA student participation in employer-sponsored experiential learning initiatives and workforce partnerships.The Director also leads strategic alumni engagement initiatives that strengthen professional networks, employer relationships, mentorship opportunities, and support for graduate, executive education, and workforce development programs.
Minimum Qualifications  | Master’s degree in Business, Higher Education, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, Workforce Development, Engineering Management, or related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, workforce development, business development, corporate relations, employer engagement, or strategic partnerships, or related field OR a bachelor’s degree in Business, Higher Education, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, Workforce Development, Engineering Management, or related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, workforce development, business development, corporate relations, employer engagement, or strategic partnerships, or related field. Demonstrated leadership experience. Demonstrated experience building collaborative partnerships across multiple stakeholder groups. Experience supervising professional staff and coordinating cross-functional teams. Demonstrated experience developing corporate and community partnerships. Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills, oral and written. Experience interpreting academic policy and university procedures. Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.
Preferred Qualifications  | Advanced graduate coursework in a relevant field, coupled with demonstrated director level corporate relations experience. Experience in working in a College of Business, Engineering, or related professional school. Experience with AACSB accreditation. Experience working with international students or working internationally. Experience launching executive education, doctoral, interdisciplinary, or workforce development programs. Experience working with advisory boards, employer partnerships, and alumni engagement initiatives. Experience with university systems for workflow and learning management such as Banner, uAchieve, Wings, and Pilot. Established professional relationships with employers throughout the greater Dayton region and surrounding areas.
Essential Functions and percent of time:  | : Graduate Portfolio and Executive DBA Leadership – (25%)Lead the development, launch, growth, and continuous improvement of the College’s Executive DBA program. Develop and implement strategic plans for enrollment growth, student engagement, retention, and program quality within the Executive DBA and other advanced graduate programs. Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to ensure graduate and executive education offerings remain relevant, innovative, and aligned with market demand. Establish advisory boards and industry councils that provide insight into emerging workforce needs, industry trends, and program opportunities. Create executive-level networking, residency, and engagement opportunities that enhance student success and program value. Monitor program performance, market competitiveness, student outcomes, and participant satisfaction, recommending improvements as needed.
Graduate Program Innovation and Executive Education Development -(25%)Partner with faculty and academic leaders across the university to develop interdisciplinary graduate programs, specialized master’s degrees, certificates, and professional education offerings. Identify market opportunities for new graduate and executive education programs in areas such as artificial intelligence, business analytics, cybersecurity, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, supply chain management, human-centered technologies, and other emerging fields. Lead the development of executive education programs, customized corporate training initiatives, workforce development programs, professional certificates, and non-degree learning opportunities. Design stackable credential pathways that support career advancement and lifelong learning while creating enrollment pathways into graduate degree programs. Guide program planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure alignment with industry and workforce needs. Support academic approval processes and program launches in collaboration with faculty and university leadership.
Strategic Partnerships, Workforce Development & Corporate Engagement – (25%)Develop and manage strategic partnerships with corporations, government agencies, economic development organizations, professional associations, and community partners. Identify opportunities for employer-sponsored programs, workforce development initiatives, customized training, corporate education, research collaboration, and talent development partnerships. Serve as the College’s primary liaison to employer and industry partners. Develop and manage corporate partnership strategies that support graduate program growth, executive education, workforce development, and organizational learning needs. Represent the College at industry events, conferences, business forums, and partnership meetings. Establish and maintain partnerships that generate sustainable value for students, employers, faculty, alumni, and the College.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):  | Experiential Learning and Talent Pipeline Development – (15%) Develop employer partnerships that create internships, consulting projects, applied learning experiences, business challenges, executive mentoring opportunities, and graduate talent pipelines. Collaborate with faculty, employers, Career Services, and the Director of Undergraduate and MBA Recruitment, Enrollment, and Program Development to expand employer-sponsored experiential learning opportunities. Connect employer partners with undergraduate, MBA, specialized master’s, and Executive DBA students through projects, networking, mentoring, and professional development activities. Support the integration of real-world business challenges and industry engagement opportunities into academic programs. Promote workforce readiness and career advancement through strategic employer engagement initiatives. 
Alumni Engagement, Strategic Growth & Assessment – (10%)Lead the College’s alumni engagement strategy, focusing on alumni participation in mentorship, networking, employer partnerships, advisory boards, executive education, recruitment, and student success initiatives. Develop alumni ambassador and alumni leadership programs that strengthen connections between alumni, students, faculty, and employers. Collaborate with Advancement and Alumni Relations to increase alumni involvement and strategic engagement. Monitor partnership performance, program outcomes, workforce development initiatives, alumni engagement metrics, and employer participation. Prepare reports, analyses, and recommendations for College leadership regarding market opportunities, partnership development, executive education growth, and strategic initiatives. Utilize data, stakeholder feedback, and market intelligence to inform planning and continuous improvement efforts.
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Working Conditions  | Office environment. Some weekend and evening events Some travel possible. To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources. Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Posting Date  | 10/29/2026
First Consideration Date:  | 11/06/2026
Closing Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes

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