Director of Corporate Partnerships
Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Houston • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Leads university-wide strategy to research, identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate partners
- Develops high-level partnerships that generate philanthropic and strategic support
- Positions Rice as a premier research, innovation, and talent partner
- Provides strategic guidance, cross-campus coordination, and oversight of corporate partnership and engagement efforts
- Cultivates, solicits, and stewards a portfolio of high-level prospects
- Organizes events, meetings, and campus visits for corporate representatives, faculty, and staff
- Oversees the creation of written communication for internal and external audiences
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Four or more (4+) years of experience in fundraising, corporate relations, business development, or strategic external engagement
- Ability to develop and execute strategic engagement plans
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proposal development
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and fundraising/prospect management systems
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups
- Demonstrated experience with fundraising or external partnership development in higher education or a comparable environment
- Strong client service orientation and attention to detail, with the ability to quickly understand and remember details about alumni, donors, and assigned projects
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
fundraisingcorporate relationsbusiness developmentstrategic engagement plansdata analysisreporting
Soft Skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillstime managementclient service orientationattention to detail
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree