Director, Project Center & Industry Partnerships

Seattle University; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan

Onsite fitness facility

Holiday leave

Job summary

Seattle University seeks a Project Center Director to lead the College of Science and Engineering Project Center, oversee staff, recruit projects, build external partnerships, and manage contracts.

The role works with faculty, industry and government sponsors, guides marketing, events, and budgets, and helps students engage in real-world projects while upholding the university's Jesuit mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of successful technical sales or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Experience in oral and written presentations with corporate and governmental managers and groups.
• Background in program development including marketing, sales, event planning, and fundraising.
• Strong ability to develop corporate relationships and work collaboratively within an academic setting.
• All candidates must show a demonstrated commitment to diversity and the university's mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

• Research potential leads; participate in business development networking activities; create lead lists; develop relationships; develop project concepts collaboratively with sponsor liaisons and SU faculty. Work with college leadership, and the development officer to identify strategic external relationship goals for projects and beyond.
• Work collaboratively with sponsor liaisons and SU faculty to identify and refine project scopes. Hands-on management of all contractual materials affiliated with projects to include intellectual property agreements, sponsor fees, master agreements, and deliverables.
• Work creatively to maximize marketing opportunities for program involvement. Appeal to internal audience of students and faculty for program functions, administration and morale. Also engage alumni and potential sponsors to generate interest, attendance, and involvement in program events and ultimately projects. Coordinate all marketing materials for Project Center, including photography and copy for brochures, Projects Day program, website, and social media outlets.
• Supervise and execute fall workshops, joint sessions, and the annual Projects Day program. Projects Day planning includes administrative support to students and guidance regarding final deliverables, printed materials, final presentations, and Projects Day conference. Oversee administrative staff in events planning support of these functions.
• Work closely with department faculty to identify key areas of interest and needs for Project Center. Create and administer all program feedback and surveys for faculty, students, and sponsors. Work with college leadership, students, and department coordinators to address issues and facilitate interactions with the sponsors. Oversee administrative staff on execution of administrative duties to include student relations and budgets affiliated with projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical sales

Public speaking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Seattle University seeks a Project Center Director to lead the College of Science and Engineering Project Center, oversee staff, recruit projects, build external partnerships, and manage contracts.

The role works with faculty, industry and government sponsors, guides marketing, events, and budgets, and helps students engage in real-world projects while upholding the university's Jesuit mission.