Duke University:
Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.
Associate Director Corporate Relations
Associate Director will report to the Director of Corporate Relations and will be a vital partner in the successful implementation of Duke's corporate relations strategy. As an experienced facilitator of university/business partnerships, he/she will work closely with the University's senior administration, faculty, and staff in initiating, supporting, and strengthening key alliances that provide significant value (in the form of scholarly engagement, research, internships/careers, speakers and board-service, executive-education, donations, etc.) to university programs.
The Associate Director supports university-wide initiatives, assists the corporate relations efforts of Duke schools, staffs a campus-level Financial Industry Team, and facilitates the development of strategies for broad corporate partnerships. Corporate Relations (CR) is part of the central Office of University Development but also reports to an Executive Committee consisting of the provost (Chair), Executive Vice President, Vice Chancellor of Corporate and Venture Development, and the Vice President of Alumni Affairs and Development. CR provides services to the broader university community, particularly to Trinity College of Arts and Sciences. In addition, CR coordinates efforts across and works closely with the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University Medical, the Pratt School of Engineering, and the Nicholas School of Environment and Earth Sciences, as well as several interdisciplinary institutes and programs which have their own corporate relations functions.
Work Performed
Internal Coordination and Preparation: Actively assist in implementing Duke's corporate relations strategy. Provide primary staff support to the Financial Industry Team and facilitate campus-wide strategy development and implementation to maximize the value of partnerships with the financial sector. Work with central and school administrations and staff to develop and articulate appropriate program concepts, partnership strategies, and proposals. Initiate and manage regular meetings with school staff with corporate responsibilities to review progress toward partnership goals. Review and edit proposals developed by faculty and other staff. Serve as the liaison with certain professional schools regarding corporate relations. Working with External Partners: Initiate and cultivate corporate partnerships in consultation and coordination with the Director and Executive Committee. Interact with and enlist key volunteers to help build corporate collaborations. Travel for meetings in major financial centers and partner offices as necessary. Review and assist with reports to corporate partners. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; Presentation skills and experience; Patience and experience to build consensus strategies across academic and corporate cultures; Proven ability to grasp complex subjects, meet project deadlines, and build professional relationships; A dynamic, enthusiastic individual who enjoys working collaboratively; Leadership, initiative, creativity, team spirit, integrity and sound judgment; Preference for team success rather than personal recognition.
Level Characteristics
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; Presentation skills and experience; Patience and experience to build consensus strategies across academic and corporate cultures; Proven ability to grasp complex subjects, meet project deadlines, and build professional relationships; A dynamic, enthusiastic individual who enjoys working collaboratively; Leadership, initiative, creativity, team spirit, integrity and sound judgment; Preference for team success rather than personal recognition.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred (MBA,JD, MS).
Experience
Five or more years of experience at the intersection of university and corporate partnerships, negotiating agreements/grants (preferably with experience in the financial sector and at a university). OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Five or more years of experience at the intersection of university and corporate partnerships, negotiating agreements/grants (preferably with experience in the financial sector and at a university). OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $62,694.00 to USD $107,633.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Your total compensation goesbeyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender,gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
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