Senior Director of Industry Partnerships, FinTech & Consulting sectors
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Working for the Purdue For Life Foundation offers a unique opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to empowering Purdue University alumni and fostering a lifelong connection to the institution. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to contribute to a mission that supports educational initiatives, scholarships, and programs that positively impact the lives of Purdue students and graduates. The Foundation's commitment to education and community engagement provides a fulfilling work environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the broader community. Additionally, you'll have access to a network of passionate colleagues and the resources needed to drive positive change, making the Purdue For Life Foundation an inspiring and rewarding place to build your career. Your next giant leap starts here. Apply today!
Executive Summary
The Office of Industry Partnerships (OIP) connects corporations and corporate foundations with the full breadth and depth of resources at Purdue University. As a conduit between external partners and internal stakeholders, the OIP team is responsible for cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships that accelerate innovation and create lasting impact.
Working for the Purdue For Life Foundation offers a unique opportunity to be part of an organization dedicated to empowering Purdue University alumni and fostering a lifelong connection to the institution. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to contribute to a mission that supports educational initiatives, scholarships, and programs that positively impact the lives of Purdue students and graduates. The Foundation's commitment to education and community engagement provides a fulfilling work environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and the broader community. Additionally, you'll have access to a network of passionate colleagues and the resources needed to drive positive change, making the Purdue For Life Foundation an inspiring and rewarding place to build your career. Your next giant leap starts here. Apply today!
Executive Summary
The Office of Industry Partnerships (OIP) connects corporations and corporate foundations with the full breadth and depth of resources at Purdue University. As a conduit between external partners and internal stakeholders, the OIP team is responsible for cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships that accelerate innovation and create lasting impact.
The Senior Director of Industry Partnerships will identify, maintain, and grow strategic collaborations between the University and external partners within the technology, finance, and consulting sectors. Committed to the University’s mission, the Director will leverage engagement opportunities across the Purdue ecosystem to create new opportunities for research, entrepreneurship, talent, training, fundraising, and placemaking with top corporations and corporate foundations.
Responsibilities
Relationship Management & Communication:
Responsibilities
Relationship Management & Communication:
- Effectively utilize a relationship building process to engage with corporate partners, leading to lasting impact in alignment with the University’s strategic priorities.
- Leverage and maximize opportunities by working strategically and integrating efforts with the Office of Research Sponsored Program Services, Purdue Research Foundation, Purdue Online, the Center for Career Opportunities, Office of Engagement, and others across the University.
- Work in tandem with university administration and academic leadership in designing and implementing corporate visits, events, and informational exchanged
- Ensure cooperation and coordination of engagement activities through consistent and effective communication.
- Represent OIP as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders.
Opportunity Development:
- Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with corporate leaders and university representatives that lead to meaningful collaborations and sustained support.
- Lead efforts to secure engagement opportunities from corporate partners, contributing significantly to the University's overall fundraising goals.
- Remain informed on industry trends, best practices, and emerging opportunities within philanthropy, research, talent, and training.
- Collaborate with University stakeholders to build a proposal pipeline within 2 years totaling $20M+ on a rolling 12-month basis that produces $5M annual production credit.
Prospect Research, Proposal Development and Tracking:
- Develop and implement strategic account plans with corporate executives that identify priorities, key stakeholders, budgets, timelines, and desired deliverables.
- Actively manage proposal pipeline through direct interaction with opportunities or via outreach to faculty, university, or other internal stakeholder key contacts to maintain accurate reflection of portfolio activity in database.
- Department
- Office of Industry Partnerships
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Purdue for Life Foundation
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- An understanding of, and commitment to, the mission, vision, and values of Purdue University.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse individuals and groups across various functions within the University and with external partners.
- Demonstrated track record of organizing successful business activities and the ability to lead the development of high-level industry partnerships.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability as reflected in, among others, proposals and presentations.
- Ability and personality to work collaboratively with and motivate faculty, development colleagues, and other internal stakeholders with respect to industry engagement goals.
- Ability to travel, work some weekends and evenings.
Required Education/Experience and Benefits
- Bachelors Degree Required (Technical BA is preferred).
- Advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of professional business development experience as well as successful track record of meeting or exceeding goals.
- 5+ years of stakeholder engagement experience in a complex organization.
- Proven experience securing $1M+ annually in a sales or nonprofit setting.
Benefits Summary for eligible employees:
- 10 paid holidays per year.
- Accrue up to 22 vacation days a year.
- Traditional pre-tax 403(b) and Roth retirement plans available.
- 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan and immediate vesting.
- Health Savings Account- earn up to $450 annually towards medical expenses.
- Employer funded Preventative Dental and Vision insurance.
- Tuition discounts on eligible programs at Purdue University and Purdue Global for qualified employees, spouses, and dependents.
About Purdue for Life Foundation
The Purdue for Life Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Purdue for Life views, evaluates, and treats all persons in all Foundation-related activities solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.
Purdue for Life will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position.
Purdue for Life will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position.
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