University of Colorado Boulder · 22 hours ago
Director, Industry Relations
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$105K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Director of Industry Relations who will manage a portfolio of industry partners to support the university's mission. This role involves developing strategies for partnerships, engaging with corporate leaders, and collaborating with campus partners to enhance industry relations and fundraising efforts.
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Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio consisting of ~40 industry prospects
Develop strategies for each industry partner in portfolio and identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with industry partners
Work across matrixed corporate organizational structures to engage companies at various levels, from university relations to C-suite executives
Proactively engage in dynamic external relationship-building activities through calls, travel and utilization of research resources to identify and discover new potential partnerships that lead to strong, sustained partner relationships and proposal invitations. This will include individual discover work as well as working in partnership with the IFR Program Manager and Advancement Research teams on proactive discovery work
At a director level, it is expected that a majority of activity with industry will focus on major gifts and grants ($100k+), with a goal of growing industry relationships to a principal level ($3M+)
Host executive campus visits to include, but not limited to, research presentation, tours, roundtable discussions, etc
Ensure prospect strategies and agreements are detailed, contact reports are filed, and stewardship plans are carried out
Track and meets goals relating to core metrics. Core metrics will be determined in partnership with the Senior Director
Conduct regular in-state and out-of-state travel to meet with partners
Partner closely with faculty, staff, and college leadership within college liaison assignments to ensure alignment of research, scholarship, workforce development, and support initiatives to represent CU Boulder to potential industry partners effectively and strategically
Work with campus partners, including Research and Innovation Office colleagues, Career Services, and academic leaders to initiate partnerships that benefit the University’s mission and require cross-collaborative approaches to successful industry partnerships
Serve as the lead IFR resource for policies, procedures, and industry trends for corporate and philanthropy within college liaison assignments
Serve as a strategic liaison between the Industry and Foundation Relations team and campus partners, including faculty, unit heads, and leadership. Build trust and develop collaboration to advance foundation engagement. Share insights and opportunities with IFR colleagues and advancement leaders, promoting a culture of collaboration and shared success across the CU system
Develop a trusting and collaborative working relationship with all campus partners
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or combination of education and experience may substitute
Experience: 5+ years of professional, job-related experience
Strong understanding of corporate giving trends, initiatives, and the ability to assess the financial impact of corporate partnerships
Expertise in structuring mutually beneficial partnerships and identifying new revenue streams for the university
Solid knowledge of giving vehicles for corporate partners and ability to navigate corporate needs with university priorities
Phenomenal organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple, sophisticated projects simultaneously. Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and set timelines
Ability to take constructive feedback from leadership and campus partners
Ability to champion the shared values of the Office of Advancement
Ability to exercise a high degree of tact, discretion, and collaboration in working with a diverse range of constituents including employees, students, volunteers, alumni, donors, and campus colleagues
Great relationship building skills
Growth mindset, team-oriented approach, resilience and perseverance
Preferred
Demonstrated experience in securing corporate funding at $100,000+ or greater
Experience at an R-1 university
Advanced degree or equivalent experience
Experience working with faculty
Relevant work experience in a Business or Arts and Sciences school
Software Used: Microsoft Office Products; donor tracking software CRM (Salesforce experience advantageous)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
ECO Pass for local transit
Company
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder is a bold, innovative community of scholars and learners who accelerate human potential
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.19MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-10-10Grant· $1.4M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2021-09-29Grant· $22M
Leadership Team
Kristin Masker
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