Strategic Partnerships Architect

Howard-University

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 85,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

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Job summary

Howard University in Washington, DC is seeking a Partnership Development Strategist to advance corporate and community partnerships that align with institutional priorities in academics, research, innovation, financial sustainability, business optimization, and workforce development.

You will translate university strengths into external opportunities, coordinate cross‑functional teams across the Office of Corporate Relations, develop a strategic partner pipeline, and nurture collaborations that

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
5–7 years of professional experience in corporate partnerships or related fields.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to prepare proposals.
Experience coordinating cross‑functional projects and managing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement corporate and community partnership strategies aligned with university priorities.
Research, identify, and qualify prospective partners across key sectors.
Translate university strengths into external-facing partnership opportunities.
Coordinate partnership-related projects across the Office of Corporate Relations.
Build and maintain a strategic pipeline of prospective corporate partners.
Support reporting on partnership engagement, metrics, and progress.