What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Relations Research and Support Specialist position at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University?
Job Description
Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University!
Embry-Riddle : A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace
With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.
Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!
Generous Time Off : Enjoy 9 paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
Personal Leave : Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
Tuition Coverage : Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
Retirement Contributions : ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution - with no vesting period.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Opportunity :
Join the Aviation and Aerospace vanguard!
Step into a dynamic role with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where innovation meets opportunity. Be part of a leading institution that's at the forefront of aviation, aerospace, and STEM education. We offer an exciting environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence tomorrow. Ready to make a difference? Take flight with Embry-Riddle and explore this diverse career opportunity today.
Position Overview :
The Corporate Relations Research and Support Specialist plays a critical role in managing corporate partnerships, high-profile events, and strategic initiatives that support the university's objectives. This position demands a proactive approach in cultivating stakeholder relationships, overseeing corporate relations databases, and driving the planning and execution of key corporate engagements.The incumbent is required to plan and communicate with senior level external stakeholders in support of university level corporate relations.This position requires independent thinking, sound judgment and the ability to make decisions that could have a strategic impact on the university.
The CRSS is responsible for maintaining the corporate relations CRM, currently in Salesforce, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness. They organize corporate workgroup meetings, compile reports from internal stakeholders, and distribute key information to relevant parties.The position requires regular interaction with senior internal stakeholders, such as the deans and core leadership team to help provide critical corporate relations information in support of decision making.
Additionally, the CRSS supports campus-wide corporate relations activities, including event planning, agenda development, and logistical coordination for corporate partner visits, summits, and meetings. The role extends to managing data for the university's corporate relations balanced scorecard, coordinating efforts at external events such as airshows and symposiums, and overseeing sponsorship funding and financial reporting in alignment with university goals.The incumbent, reviews and makes recommendations on high dollar sponsorships and process them for review. The position manages both the sponsorship and operational corporate relations budget.
Collaboration across departments is essential.The position provides direct corporate relations support to the Office of the President. These duties include, but are not limited to preparing corporate briefings, summarizing university corporate interactions and meeting coordination.The incumbent provides direct support to core leadership team engagements at international trade shows - communicating with external stakeholders, planning and scheduling meetings and activities. The incumbent attends core leadership team meetings in support of this effort and communicates scheduling and plans to the leadership team.
Primary Job Functions :
- Corporate Event Management : Plan, coordinate, and execute corporate relations events, including symposiums, airshows, and on-campus corporate visits, working closely with university leadership to ensure successful outcomes.
- Corporate Partner Engagement : Manage CRM data entry and analysis to maintain corporate partner relationships, support work group meetings, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Budget and Financial Management : Track expenditures, manage external sponsorships, and assist in the preparation of annual budget requests for corporate relations activities.
- Strategic Outreach : Support leadership in preparing for and managing corporate summits, ensuring alignment with university goals for corporate relations.
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