External Relations Manager - Chemical Engineering Department

at  Brigham Young University

WHY WORK AT BYU?

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the university’s mission: “To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.
Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth all situated within a beautiful and historic campus make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

JOB SUMMARY:

Are you passionate about building impactful partnerships and helping BYU students develop their potential? As the External Relations Manager, your primary mission will be to work with industrial sponsors, faculty, students, and coaches to develop and ensure the success of capstone projects, where student teams solve real-world engineering problems during their senior year. Additionally, you’ll help us engage with approximately 3000 department alumni and will support faculty in securing transformative research grants. Join us and be a catalyst for educational and professional growth.

WHAT YOU’LL DO IN THIS POSITION:

• Develop and Maintain Relationships: Identify and engage engineering firms, alumni, and potential sponsors of projects. Manage a database to track progress and outcomes.
• Proposal and Contract Management: Collaborate with faculty and industry partners to create compelling capstone proposals. Negotiate and ensure compliance with contractual agreements, working with BYU¿s administrative units as needed.
• Communication and Coordination: Oversee communications between sponsors, coaches, students, and BYU employees to ensure success of the projects. Manage communications with alumni, organize on-campus alumni events, and host alumni visitors on campus.
• Financial Management: Handle financial aspects of sponsorships, including budgeting, invoicing, and expenditure tracking.
• Grant Proposal Development: Assist department faculty in securing research funding from government and industry sources.