Industry & Academic Partnerships Specialist

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania seeks a Corporate Engagement Specialist (Temporary) to support Penn Engineering's industry engagement initiatives as a primary contact for corporate partners. The role helps cultivate relationships that advance research collaboration, talent pipelines, and educational partnerships.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, documenting engagements, and coordinating events. Strong interpersonal skills, CRM experience, and the ability to operate in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, technology, or a related field and two to three years of experience in business development, corporate partnerships, industry engagement, technology commercialization, program management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an initial point of contact for companies interested in engaging with Penn Engineering.
• Assess corporate interests and facilitate introductions to Penn Engineering faculty, programs, and resources.
• Coordinate and host virtual and in-person meetings, campus visits, and laboratory tours.
• Document meetings and engagement activities, ensuring timely follow-up and communication with stakeholders.
• Support planning and execution of corporate engagement events, workshops, and networking activities.
• Represent Penn Engineering at conferences and external events as appropriate.

Skills

Relationship management

Customer-facing skills

Business development

Project/program management

Event coordination

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, technology, or related field

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

University of Pennsylvania seeks a Corporate Engagement Specialist (Temporary) to support Penn Engineering's industry engagement initiatives as a primary contact for corporate partners. The role helps cultivate relationships that advance research collaboration, talent pipelines, and educational partnerships.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, documenting engagements, and coordinating events. Strong interpersonal skills, CRM experience, and the ability to operate in a dynamic