What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships, Office of Strategic Initiatives position at University of Rhode Island?
Position Information
Posting Number SF01949 Job Title Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships, Office of Strategic Initiatives Position Number 109749 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 14 Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $112,000 - $116,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited
Department Information
Department Office of Strategic Initiatives Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes
Position is full-time calendar year, limited to 06/27/2026 with anticipated renewal.
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 14, 2025. Applications received after February 14, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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Basic Function
Reporting to the Executive Director, Summer Sessions, Winter J-Term and Strategic Initiatives, solicit, secure, and manage revenue-generating partnerships with corporate clients. Lead strategy development for meeting the needs of private industry for workforce development, economic development, and employee upskilling. Develop and occasionally deliver non-credit programs to meet these needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
In conjunction with Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI) leadership, continually develop and execute strategy for meeting the needs of private industry for workforce development, economic development, and employee upskilling.
Develop and occasionally deliver non-credit programs designed for corporate audiences.
Lead outreach efforts to solicit, secure, and manage revenue-generating partnerships and contracts between the University and corporate clients.
Work across the University to coordinate engagement with corporate partners and other external stakeholders.
In conjunction with OSI leadership, grow both academic and non-academic partnerships, certificate programs, and for-profit programs.
Take a leadership role in creating innovative educational opportunities for learners of all ages including, but not limited to, innovative non-credit programs, programs for URI alumni and corporate partners.
Support the Executive Director in working with the Provost, URI Deans of degree granting colleges, and department chairs and directors of academic and non-academic units to grow programs for executives and professionals.
Implement revenue generating professional development projects and opportunities.
Work to enhance collaboration to create innovative initiatives with the private sector that support URI.
Oversee training and development, organizational development, coaching and consultation services to the University on a contract basis and to Rhode Island State departments, other higher education institutions and community-based organizations and businesses.
Oversee the ongoing communication to staff and stakeholders of overall trends, needs, and opportunities in the private sector.
Respond to and participate in RI State departments’ initiatives as needed.
Facilitate large scale retreats, strategic planning sessions, and other organizational initiatives.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director, Summer Sessions, Winter J-Term and Strategic Initiatives.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.
Required
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Environmental Conditions
The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 01/31/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14697
Posting Number SF01949 Job Title Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships, Office of Strategic Initiatives Position Number 109749 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 14 Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $112,000 - $116,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited
Department Information
Department Office of Strategic Initiatives Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes
Position is full-time calendar year, limited to 06/27/2026 with anticipated renewal.
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 14, 2025. Applications received after February 14, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
About URI
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Basic Function
Reporting to the Executive Director, Summer Sessions, Winter J-Term and Strategic Initiatives, solicit, secure, and manage revenue-generating partnerships with corporate clients. Lead strategy development for meeting the needs of private industry for workforce development, economic development, and employee upskilling. Develop and occasionally deliver non-credit programs to meet these needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
In conjunction with Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI) leadership, continually develop and execute strategy for meeting the needs of private industry for workforce development, economic development, and employee upskilling.
Develop and occasionally deliver non-credit programs designed for corporate audiences.
Lead outreach efforts to solicit, secure, and manage revenue-generating partnerships and contracts between the University and corporate clients.
Work across the University to coordinate engagement with corporate partners and other external stakeholders.
In conjunction with OSI leadership, grow both academic and non-academic partnerships, certificate programs, and for-profit programs.
Take a leadership role in creating innovative educational opportunities for learners of all ages including, but not limited to, innovative non-credit programs, programs for URI alumni and corporate partners.
Support the Executive Director in working with the Provost, URI Deans of degree granting colleges, and department chairs and directors of academic and non-academic units to grow programs for executives and professionals.
Implement revenue generating professional development projects and opportunities.
Work to enhance collaboration to create innovative initiatives with the private sector that support URI.
Oversee training and development, organizational development, coaching and consultation services to the University on a contract basis and to Rhode Island State departments, other higher education institutions and community-based organizations and businesses.
Oversee the ongoing communication to staff and stakeholders of overall trends, needs, and opportunities in the private sector.
Respond to and participate in RI State departments’ initiatives as needed.
Facilitate large scale retreats, strategic planning sessions, and other organizational initiatives.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director, Summer Sessions, Winter J-Term and Strategic Initiatives.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.
Required
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of ten years of combined strategic development and leadership experience.
- Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of professional development programs for corporate audiences.
- Demonstrated marketing experience.
- Demonstrated experience securing large monetary contracts with corporate partners.
- Demonstrated organizational, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain and sustain relationships with corporate partners.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and practices.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in education, adult education, or business field.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Environmental Conditions
The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 01/31/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14697
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