Job Information
Texas A&M University Director, Corporate Relations in College Station, Texas
Job Title
Director, Corporate Relations
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Dean Of Business Administration
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Director of Corporate Engagement is responsible for achieving key results through the establishment and strengthening of relationships with corporate entities. This role focuses on engaging with senior leadership in top companies, bringing these companies to campus to interact with students, faculty, and leadership, and increasing student hiring through deep corporate engagement. The position also involves strengthening pre-existing relationships with companies at Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School and facilitating other corporate partnerships, such as executive education opportunities, to advance the mission of Mays Business School. mays.tamu.edu
Your Opportunities to Contribute
CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP:
Create new relationships with corporate partners to enhance strategic outcomes for the College (recruitment of students, scholarships, executive education opportunities, corporate gifts/sponsorships and partnerships, corporate engagement in learning outcomes)
Expand the portfolio (and retain) existing relationships with corporate partners to enhance strategic outcomes for the College (recruitment of students, scholarships, executive education opportunities, corporate gifts/sponsorships and partnerships, corporate engagement in learning outcomes)
Follow a data-driven, customer-focused, and KPI-driven strategy to corporate engagement and absorb best practices from the Office of Development
Serve as the senior leader of Mays Corporate Engagement
With Dean’s office approval, hire and supervise any relevant staff and/or a student worker in the Corporate Engagement office (e.g., pertain to recruiting success)
STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL:
Plan and execute all corporate relations -related requests from the Dean’s office, in synergy with the Dean’s vision for external engagement
Collaborate across all relevant Centers, Institutes, Program Offices, and Departments to understand, assess, and elevate corporate-related activities and outcomes
Coordinate outreach activities, when appropriate, with other university departments and personnel, including, but not limited to, the Office of Development, alumni groups, and college-based career services offices
Collaborate with Marcomm to design and develop material related to on-campus corporate engagement
Participate in professional development activities
Participate actively in various local, state, regional, and national organizations such as chambers of commerce, societies of human resource management, NACE, alumni chapters, etc.
Participate in professional development activities and may perform other duties as assigned
Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is building a better future through business. To fulfill this vision, our mission is developing leaders of character who make a positive difference in the communities where they live, work, and serve.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree
Ten years of related experience, including three years of management experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to effectively engage corporate partners (i.e., attract new corporate partners, expand engagement with existing partners, and ensure we maintain strong relationships with all existing partners)
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong public speaking, organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills
Ability to work cooperatively with directors of related programs
Preferred Qualifications:
A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving, continuously seeking ways to improve alumni and corporate engagement
Familiarity with business school culture and a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing business school alumni
Previous experience with corporate engagement
Experience working with distance education technology (Zoom)
Understanding of Texas A & M System
Understanding of Mays Business School History, Rank and Reputation
What you need to know
Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 - Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience
Other: Aggie Ring appreciated
Travel: 2-3 days per week, may include some overnight travel
Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume’ will assist us in our review of your application materials.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as: sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (http://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/university-holidays.html) of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month
Automatically enrolled in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs
All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
For additional benefit information Click here (http://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/_media/documents/200benefitsWellness101.pdf)
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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