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Director of Corporate Relations - Purdue College of Science
Join us in forging powerful industry-academia partnerships!
As our Director of Corporate Relations, you'll:
- Develop strategic industrial partnerships for the College of Science
- Establish funded research collaborations and internships
- Create grant proposal partnerships and philanthropic initiatives
- Work with College leadership to shape our corporate engagement vision
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for connecting scientific innovation with real-world applications, creating strong relationship-building skills across academic and corporate sectors, and have a proven track record in partnership development.
At Purdue, experience:
- A culture of practical innovation and shared purpose
- Opportunities to drive groundbreaking research and education
- Collaborative environment fostering professional growth
Be part of the next giant leap in industry-academia collaboration!
The College of Science is Purdue’s second largest unit by enrollment, number of faculty, and research expenditures. The College has been expanding across all its seven academic departments and its 30 majors. Science is also central to most of the signature strategic focus areas of campus leadership, and is expanding its operational footprint to the Indianapolis location. There is a lot going on. We are looking for creative and energetic staff members to join our administrative team to help us press toward our goals of broadening our external engagement and industry partnerships. Come dream big and run fast with us.
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.
Education and Experience Needed:
- Bachelor’s degree in a computational science, life science, physical science, or business
- At least eight (8) years of combined experience of:
- administrative and leadership roles in an organization with responsibilities for strategic planning, decision-making, and relationship building
- working in corporate relations, industry affairs, or government relations
- high-level presentations and verbal and written communication including electronic media
- coordinating with a variety of groups such as faculty and industry personnel
- working independently and collaboratively
- Experience working diplomatically with corporate c-suite or university leadership
Preferred:
- Advanced degree in a computational science, life science, physical science, or business
- Experience collaborating with academic and industry professionals
- Broad experience or knowledge across computational, life scientific, or physical science disciplines
- Building a collaborative teams
Skills Needed:
- Broad experience or knowledge in any scientific discipline
- Demonstrated ability to:
- develop and manage industry partnerships
- develop and execute marketing strategies
- analyze, interpret, communicate, and adhere to organizational and funding agencies policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
- Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks, and complete projects
- Strong communication skills to develop clear proposals, inform management and relay information to cross functional teams
- Demonstrated excellence in:
- collaboration, team building, and relationship development and maintenance experience high-level presentations and verbal and written communication including electronic media
Additional Information:
- Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
