Partnership Manager

Job Profile:

Development Analyst 3

Job Family:

Development

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:

$85,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Identifies and cultivates relationships with priority donors and prospects, develops and implements fundraising plans, and works collaboratively with other staff to meet predetermined fundraising goals.

Job Description:

Position Salary Range: $66,200 - $85,000 per year; DOE

Job Description:

The School of Conservation Futures is seeking a Partnership Manager to support the development, coordination, and ongoing management of a diverse portfolio of strategic partnerships. Reporting to the Sr. Program Manager, this role will play a key operational and relationship management function in advancing partnerships that support student opportunities, academic programming, and the broader mission of the school.

Under general direction, the Partnership Manager will track and manage partnerships across multiple categories, maintain partner relationships, identify opportunities for deeper engagement, and take part in leading outreach. This role will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including leadership, career services, faculty, and external partners across nonprofit, government, and private sectors.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, relationship-oriented, and excited to work at the intersection of conservation, education, and workforce development in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Essential Duties:

Partnership Tracking & Management

• Maintain and manage a comprehensive partnership pipeline, tracking prospective and active partners, engagement levels, and opportunities.

• Maintain accurate records of partnership activities, communications, and outcomes.

• Track and report on partnership metrics and progress toward strategic goals.

Relationship Management & Engagement

• Support the development and maintenance of relationships with local and global partners.

• Serve as a point of contact ensuring consistent communication and stewardship.

• Coordinate partner engagement activities such as meetings and events, including managing events at SCF and representing SCF at other venues.

Partnership Development Support

• Assist in identifying and qualifying potential partners.

• Support partner onboarding processes including coordination of agreements (e.g., MOUs).

• Collaborate with leadership to expand partnerships.

Internal Collaboration

• Connect partnerships to student opportunities such as internships, practicums, and workforce pathways.

• Align partnerships with academic programs and workforce initiatives.

Reporting & Operations

• Prepare reports and presentations on partnership activity.

• Support planning and execution of partnership initiatives.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong relationship management, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across teams, and analyze partnership data.

• Familiarity and knowledge of the Conservation sector is strongly preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education, conservation, sustainability, or related sectors.

• Experience managing or supporting partnerships with external organizations.

• Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce or HubSpot for tracking relationships and activities.

• Experience working with diverse organization types including nonprofits, government agencies, and corporations.

• Experience supporting student-facing or workforce development initiatives.

• Evidence of strategic thinking and ability to identify opportunities for growth and engagement.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships.

Working Environment:

• Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.

• Constantly detects and operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. 

• Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties. 

• Expected to be responsive to customers, engaged in work production, resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with frequent interruptions.

• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.

• Local, domestic, and occasional international travel may be required.

Department Statement:

The Rob Walton College of Global Futures at Arizona State University is an integral unit within the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, an innovative enterprise designed to enhance the university's impact in creating a thriving future for humanity and planet Earth. The College includes five schools, including the Rob Walton School of Conservation Futures (SCF).

The School of Conservation Futures aims to create and advance a global conservation community and workforce that reflects the communities we serve and is prepared to protect and restore the full range of life on Earth in a complex and rapidly changing world.

As part of ASU's charter, the school is deeply committed to use-inspired, public-serving work in both local and global contexts.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

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