Job ID: 72623
Location: Santa Cruz
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Travel Requirements: Director of Corporate Engagement is expected to travel as needed to meet with local and regional corporate partners.
HOW TO APPLY:
For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the Applicant Resources on our Talent Acquisition website.
INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD):
Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. The IRD for this job is: 10-02-2024.
ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ:
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Baskin School of Engineering at UC Santa Cruz is unique among public engineering schools. The Baskin Engineering community is deeply committed to addressing the most important engineering challenges posed by our modern world.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Development at the Baskin School of Engineering, the Senior Director of Corporate Engagement is responsible for leading corporate revenue initiatives and establishing holistic, strategic partnerships with organizations to support the engineering school at UC Santa Cruz.
JOB DUTIES:
60% - Corporate Revenue Development:
- Builds and maintains a portfolio of 20-30 companies to contribute major investment in Baskin Engineering research initiatives and programs.
- Creates and executes effective strategies designed to maximize corporate support of division's research, programmatic and philanthropic priorities at the major gift level ($50,000) and higher.
- Collaborates with the division's senior leadership and faculty researchers to understand their research projects, goals, and funding needs.
20% - Corporate Strategy:
- Serves as primary liaison with strategically aligned industry partners to develop and leverage relationships that result in raising revenue for philanthropic and research support.
- Develops and drives strategies and execution of the corporate engagement campaign.
10% - Administration and Management:
- Manages corporate development staff, ensuring employees are up-to-date in skills and best practices.
- Prepares an annual development plan that responds to division's priorities and market demands.
10% - Supervision:
- Supervises staff within the BE Development Office.
- Provides guidance, training and professional development to the team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Expert working knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
- Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California.
SAFETY STATEMENT:
All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
EEO/AA:
The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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