Hybrid Project Center Director

SU01 Seattle University; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition benefit

Transit benefit

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Seattle University has an exciting, dynamic opportunity for a Project Center Director to join our community. The Director provides leadership for the College of Science and Engineering Project Center, overseeing staff, recruitment, and external relationships with sponsors.

The role partners with faculty and leadership to deliver sponsored student projects, manage contracts, and coordinate events such as Projects Day. Hybrid on-campus work is available after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of successful technical sales or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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

• Project Recruitment/Business Development: Research potential leads; participate in business development networking activities; create lead lists; develop relationships; develop project concepts collaboratively with sponsor liaisons and SU faculty.
• Contract Management and Sponsor Relations: Identify and refine project scopes; manage contractual materials including IP agreements, sponsor fees, master agreements, and deliverables.
• Marketing Management: Maximize marketing opportunities; engage internal audience of students and faculty; involve alumni and sponsors in events and projects; manage brochures, Projects Day program, website, and social media content.
• Events Planning: Supervise fall workshops and Projects Day; provide administrative support for deliverables, materials, and presentations.
• Program Management: Identify key areas of interest; administer feedback and surveys; address issues and coordinate with stakeholders; manage student relations and budgets.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Technical sales

Public speaking

Program development

Corporate relationships

Diversity commitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Seattle University has an exciting, dynamic opportunity for a Project Center Director to join our community. The Director provides leadership for the College of Science and Engineering Project Center, overseeing staff, recruitment, and external relationships with sponsors.

The role partners with faculty and leadership to deliver sponsored student projects, manage contracts, and coordinate events such as Projects Day. Hybrid on-campus work is available after onboarding.