Outreach & Corporate Engagement Manager
University Job Title: Outreach and Corporate Engagement Manager
Bargaining Unit: None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type: Full time
Duration Type: Fixed
If Fixed Duration, Period: 2 years from date of hire
Compensation Grade: Administration & Operations
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Work Location: Central Campus, 195 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Work Model: Hybrid
Position Focus: Reporting to jointly to the Vice Provost for Research and the University Executive Director, Corporate Strategy and Engagement, the Corporate Outreach and Engagement Manager, will oversee the full range of relationship management activities for a variety of centers and programs and will be focused on supporting the University’s research initiatives and developing and cultivating relationships with a variety of large corporate donors. This person works closely with colleagues in Yale Ventures, the Office of Development, the Office of the Provost, and other administrative offices as needed to ensure proper alignment with the University’s research and educational priorities and broader strategic corporate engagement strategy.
Essential Duties:
- Identify, prioritize, and understand areas of mutual alignment between corporate partners and Yale.
- Serve as a liaison between various stakeholders, including but not limited to corporate partners and Yale staff.
- Develop and execute activities/interactions between faculty, researchers, labs, centers, and corporate partners.
- Provide ongoing evaluation and assessment of corporate and faculty engagement for Yale and the companies.
- Review and schedule strategic planning discussions to facilitate future agreements.
- Deliver best-in-class stewardship for assigned companies and project management.
- Provide project management for corporate engagement in annual symposia and other activities as needed.
- Maintain regular communications with all corporate partners and internal audiences.
- Oversee planning of all company interactions involving faculty and company representatives.
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of related program management or demonstrated relationship management experience.
Required Skills:
- Demonstrated experience in strategic relationship development.
- Demonstrated project management skills and experience.
- Effective listening and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Skills to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Demonstrated experience working in higher education and grant or proposal writing experience.
Background Check Requirements: All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19.
EEO Statement: University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Note: Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
