Director of Economic Development & Strategic Partnerships

Bowie State University

Maryland

On-site

USD 120,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition remission
Pension plan

Job summary

Bowie State University seeks a Director of Economic Development Strategic Partnerships to lead cross-disciplinary partnership efforts, align initiatives with institutional priorities, and attract investment across industry, government, and academia.

The role drives workforce development, innovation ecosystems, and commercialization, collaborating with internal units and external partners to build sustainable, measurable impact.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in economic development, urban planning, public administration, marketing, or related field.
  • Five (5) years of experience in economic development or public-private partnerships.
  • Experience developing and managing partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative partnerships with external partners to support university priorities.
  • Lead economic development initiatives and workforce development goals.
  • Negotiate partnership agreements and MOUs with partners.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders across divisions for alignment.
  • Track and report partnership metrics and impact for governance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Stakeholder engagement
Project management
Analytical skills
Written communication
Oral communication
PowerPoint
Excel
Word

Education

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bowie State University seeks a Director of Economic Development Strategic Partnerships to lead cross-disciplinary partnership efforts, align initiatives with institutional priorities, and attract investment across industry, government, and academia.

The role drives workforce development, innovation ecosystems, and commercialization, collaborating with internal units and external partners to build sustainable, measurable impact.

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