Yale University · 1 day ago
Corporate Strategy Officer
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expYale University is seeking a Corporate Strategy Officer to enhance corporate collaborations and support for the University. The role involves managing corporate relationships, strategizing for corporate support, and coordinating activities that align with institutional priorities.
AssociationBusiness DevelopmentEducationMedicalSocial Entrepreneurship
Responsibilities
Develops cultivation and solicitation strategies for new and previously identified corporate prospects
Build productive relationships with faculty and other University staff to successfully identify opportunities for corporate support for institutional priorities
Identifies, cultivates, and maintains long-term relationships with local and national corporations
Plans and implements all necessary activities concerning identified prospects. Ensures effective and efficient use of administrator and faculty time
Establishes working relationships with development colleagues and other University offices. Understands the roles and responsibilities of their offices and coordinates the activities of the different offices to facilitate the establishment of relationships with corporations
Responsible for documents such as budgets, scientific work plans, research proposals and term sheets, ensuring that the documents align with the policies and procedures set by the University
Travels to meet prospects for the purpose of effective, coordinated, and efficient cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
Monitors and evaluates progress toward goals, provides statistical reports, on an ongoing basis and as requested, and suggests appropriate research for individuals, groups, and corporation prospects. Prepares acknowledgments for all support received
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to corporations' culture and priorities and well-developed communication skills, professionalism, maturity, and good judgement
Demonstrated experience making presentations to individuals and organizations and writing proposals suitable for a corporate audience
Deep understanding of research in academic and/or industry settings and knowledge of university organization and academic administrative policies and procedures
Ability to gain confidence and work regularly and effectively with academic and administrative colleagues and faculty
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to facilitate team efforts in meeting deadlines and goals
Ability to build relationships with diverse constituents to achieve desired outcomes
Experience applying various techniques and methodologies that support corporate relationship building, including prospect identification and qualification as well as cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Commitment to an inclusive workplace
Ability to engage with diverse audiences (age, gender, nationality, race/ethnicity, profession, sexual orientation, etc.)
Bachelor's Degree in related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Ph.D. or Master's degree in business administration, public relations, engineering, science, or related field
Six plus years' experience in higher education corporate relations, technology transfer, or technical industry related field
Company
Yale University
Yale University is a research and education institution that prioritizes its students.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$42.86MKey Investors
Bezos Earth FundAlfred P. Sloan FoundationHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-10-23Grant
2025-05-21Grant· $0.05M
2023-01-01Grant· $1.27M
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Chatas
Senior Vice President for Operations
Jack Callahan
Senior Vice President for Operations
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