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Job description
Currently seeking a Director of Corporate Partnerships for Junction 36 powered by Indiana Tech , an advanced manufacturing innovation center through the development of strategic partnerships while building upon an already extensive set of relationships with businesses, entrepreneurs and other enterprises. You will be be a sophisticated, entrepreneurial, manufacturing and business-minded communicator with a track record of developing and managing mutually beneficial relationships. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who embraces the opportunity to help Indiana Tech launch the Junction 36 initiative and ensure its sustainability in the years ahead. Their focus in this position will be the creation of innovative solutions that help partner organizations meet their organizational objectives through the services and facilities offered through Junction 36 and the university at large.
Director of Corporate Partnerships Responsibilities:
Help define and implement the strategic direction for Junction 36’s business services and corporate partnership programs
Serve as strategic connector between Junction 36’s mission and the regional and state business community to build a strong range of relationships
Provide design, strategy and facilitation to nurture strong collaborative relationships between Junction 36, its partners and Indiana Tech, and between Junction 36 partners
Work with Executive Director to co-develop and implement plans to expand Junction 36’s corporate partnerships, business and entrepreneur community networks
Develop key performance metrics that consistently measure the effectiveness and efficiency of corporate programs
Identify partnerships with target organizations through customized approaches to price, delivery, services and content that meet their needs
Represent Junction 36 at business and economic development gatherings, to support the work of existing partners and build relationships with new corporate partners
Work with the other members of the Junction 36 team, Indiana Tech academics team, and Indiana Tech corporate partnership team members to identify collaboration opportunities and coordinate projects for clients
Design and execute campaigns, communications and events with Junction 36 and Indiana Tech team members that activate corporate engagement and partnership
Develop the business case and financial justification for new Junction 36 programs and services
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Work with other project related items as needed by Executive Director
Maintain updated corporate prospect list
Meet performance goals as determined by Junction 36 Executive Director
Key criteria include partner meetings, formal service and partnership agreements, corporate memberships, corporate sponsorships and others determined in collaboration with Executive Director
Director of Corporate Partnerships Profile:
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Experience in engineering, engineering services or related advanced manufacturing fields preferred
5+ years previous relevant work experience - Business development or business to business sales and marketing
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Strong analytical skills and experience with development and tracking of business metrics
Adept with social media networks to foster and develop relationships
Independent drive, willingness and ability to meet goals
Sound time management skills
Periodic regional travel involved, some overnight stays may be required
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Worksite address
fort wayne, IN, 46804, US
Who can apply
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