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Senior General Coordinator, Corporate Engagement

Classification Information

Corporate Engagement
Corporate Engagement initiates, cultivates, and expands corporate relationships to further the mission of the university, enhance public visibility, and achieve other objectives including placement opportunities for students, joint development activities, corporate philanthropy, sponsored research, affinity, and technology transfer.
Individual Contributor
In an individual contributor role, the positions work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participating as part of a team. Individual contributors may: Coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. Be the authority on a given program or process. Lead teams. A range of knowledge, complexity, autonomy, and impact may be needed to achieve results at certain levels. Individual contributor roles are reflected in the Academic Administration, Development, General Administration, Technical/STEM, and C1-C4 of the Clinical tracks.
Level 3
Senior: These positions require experience and education, act independently, and may provide some team leadership.
G - General Administration
Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The Senior General Coordinator for Corporate Engagement is responsible for developing and managing key corporate partnerships that support the university’s advancement efforts, with a particular focus on enhancing corporate philanthropy, sponsored research, and technology transfer. This role involves initiating and cultivating relationships with corporations, aligning their goals with the university’s mission to promote collaboration and public visibility. The Senior General Coordinator works to establish joint development activities, placement opportunities for students, and other mutually beneficial initiatives that strengthen the institution’s connection to the corporate sector. In this senior-level individual contributor role, the Senior General Coordinator works independently to lead corporate engagement initiatives, contributing to the strategic growth of corporate partnerships. This involves the coordination of complex projects and events, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure corporate relationships align with university goals. Additionally, the role requires leveraging existing relationships and identifying new opportunities to foster long-term partnerships that will support the university’s fundraising efforts and broader objectives, such as enhancing the student experience and expanding research capabilities. The Senior General Coordinator also plays a key role in ensuring effective stewardship of corporate partners to maintain lasting engagement and collaboration.