STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER - EXTERNAL RELATIONS DEPARTMENT - LIMITED TERM

Tracking Code: req1544
Faculty/Department: External Relations Department
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Limited Term
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Salary Range: Level 10 - Starting Salary, Step 1 $89,358
Posting Date: April 7, 2025
Closing Date: April 18, 2025 (7:00 pm EST)
Job Summary: The Strategic Partnerships Officer will plan, organize, and implement strategies to secure new corporate partners, increase the level of engagement and maximize the support of the university’s top strategic corporate prospects and partners, with an eye to the entire university’s offerings. This position will develop and foster proactive, long-term relationships with high profile organizations This position provides strategic insight and coordination into targeted, institutional stakeholder initiatives. It will also foster a culture of collaboration and partnership internally within the university to deliver on this external value proposition.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to convey complex information in a variety of formats
• A highly organized and strong communicator that can work collaboratively within a team, but also able to work independently and with minimal direction
• A natural connector with a business development mindset to identify mutually beneficial opportunities for both the industry/community partner and the university
• Aptitude for working in a diverse environment; ability to interact with a wide variety of constituencies successfully
• Dependable, resourceful, and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and motivate individuals
• Strong political acumen with the ability to promote positive stakeholder relations
• Creative ability to solve problems, oversee challenges and provide recommendations for service offering improvements
• Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple priorities and coordinate efforts among several groups of people
• Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends, as well as travel to locations within Durham Region, Northumberland County and in the GTA
• Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office software application

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• A minimum four-year degree in communications, business, marketing or related disciplines or equivalent education
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this role
• Verification of Academic credentials may be required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five years of stakeholder and business development experience, with a proven track record of building and maintaining strong client/partner relationships