Corporate Engagement Manager

University of California; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 50,940 - 62,260; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a Corporate Engagement Manager to enhance its corporate partnerships and workforce development initiatives. This role involves managing a portfolio of partnerships, supporting strategic growth, and coordinating engagement efforts across various university departments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in community relations and a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Compensation includes a salary starting at $56,600 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in community relations, external affairs, or related fields.
• Experience within a public research university, academic medical center, or economic development organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning, reporting, and performance tracking for corporate engagement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of corporate partnerships using institutional CRM.
• Represent Augusta University in meetings with industry stakeholders.

Skills

Relationship-building

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Corporate Engagement Manager

Job ID: 299812 | Location: Augusta University

Job Summary

The Corporate Engagement Manager supports the strategic growth and execution of Augusta University's corporate engagement and workforce development initiatives. Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Engagement, the role cultivates and manages a portfolio of corporate and industry partners while advancing workforce development strategies that align with the university’s academic, research, clinical, and economic strengths.

External Relations and Unit Representation

• Represent Augusta University in meetings and events with corporate, industry, and workforce stakeholders.
• Support outreach efforts that elevate awareness of the university’s partnership and workforce capabilities.

Operations and Administration

• Maintain accurate records of corporate partnerships using institutional CRM or tracking systems.
• Support budget tracking, invoicing, and reporting related to partnership activities.
• Ensure compliance with University System of Georgia policies and institutional guidelines.

Corporate Partnership Management

• Manage and steward a portfolio of corporate and industry partners, serving as a primary relationship manager.
• Support the identification, cultivation, and expansion of new corporate partnerships aligned with institutional priorities.
• Coordinate partner engagement across academic colleges, research centers, healthcare units, and professional education programs.
• Assist in the development, routing, and coordination of partnership agreements, memoranda of understanding, letters of interest, and engagement plans.
• Support Augusta University's corporate engagement and leasing initiatives by facilitating corporate occupancy and partnership activities within university-managed spaces.

Workforce Development Focus

• Support the design and implementation of workforce development initiatives aligned with employer and regional needs.
• Collaborate with academic units and professional education teams to align training programs with industry demand.
• Partner with university continuing education, career services, and academic units to facilitate corporate partnerships that generate customized training, internships, apprenticeships, experiential learning, and talent pipeline programs.
• Monitor workforce trends and employer feedback to inform continuous improvement.

Revenue Generation

• Support the development of corporate partnership opportunities that may generate added revenue value through workforce training, executive and professional education, sponsored research, sponsorships, facility utilization, licensing, innovation partnerships, and philanthropy‑adjacent opportunities.
• Coordinate such opportunities with the appropriate university offices, including Research, Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Innovation & Commercialization, Continuing Education, GCITC, Legal, Supply Management, and academic units.

Internal Coordination and Strategic Support

• Support strategic planning, reporting, and performance tracking for corporate engagement initiatives.
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and reports for leadership and external partners.
• Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration across engagement, workforce, research, and advancement teams.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in community relations, external affairs, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Experience within a public research university, academic medical center, or economic development organization.
• Familiarity with healthcare, cybersecurity, STEM, defense, or innovation‑driven industries.
• Experience supporting grant‑funded or contract‑based workforce initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge in student career counseling.
• Exceptional relationship‑building and interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a geographically distributed team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, sound judgment, discretion, and political savvy.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

• Shift: Days/M‑F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
• Pay Band: 11
• Salary: Minimum $56,600 annually, commensurate with qualifications within the established range.
• Benefits may include health, dental, life insurance, teachers retirement or optional retirement plan, vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
• Full‑time employees eligible for the Tuition Assistance Program after 6 months of employment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a background check prior to starting. For applicable duties, a credit check and motor‑vehicle reports may also be required. All employees must maintain confidentiality and adhere to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.