Strategic External Relations & Advancement Director

Bay-Atlantic-University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Atlantic University is seeking a Director of External Relations & Advancement in Washington, DC. This full-time role leads external partnerships, fundraising, alumni relations, and executive brand presence across institutional and community networks.

The position owns major donor relationships, drives multi-year advancement strategy, and coordinates partnership structures with employers and organizations, reporting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute BAU's external partnership strategy, prioritizing relationships that advance academic programs, student opportunities, and institutional visibility.
• Cultivate and formalize partnership structures with employers, industry associations, community organizations, and mission-aligned institutions in the D.C. region and internationally.
• Identify and pursue mentorship, internship, and experiential-learning partnerships that connect BAU students with real-world opportunities aligned with academic program outcomes in coordination with Student Services Office and Academics.
• Serve as BAU's primary point of contact for external partners; ensure agreements are documented, tracked, and renewed on schedule.
• Coordinate closely with the Chief Academic Officer, the Director of Admissions, and the Director of Mentora College where partnerships intersect with academic programs, recruitment, or ESL-to-degree pathways.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Partnership development

Strategic planning

Job description

Bay Atlantic University is seeking a Director of External Relations & Advancement in Washington, DC. This full-time role leads external partnerships, fundraising, alumni relations, and executive brand presence across institutional and community networks.

The position owns major donor relationships, drives multi-year advancement strategy, and coordinates partnership structures with employers and organizations, reporting to senior leadership.