Strategic Partnerships and Communications Lead

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Outreach Manager for the Wisconsin Center for Education Research's SimLab. Supporting strategic growth, visibility, and success of the SimLab through partnerships and communications.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and sustaining collaborative partnerships, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement to enhance organizational visibility and impact. Proficient in project management and organizational development to lead initiatives that align with strategic priorities.

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Partnership DevelopmentStrategic CommunicationsStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementOrganizational Development

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Hard Skills

OutreachRelationship ManagementMarketingWritten CommunicationPresentation Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationConsensus BuildingInfluencing StakeholdersOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteBusiness Technology Applications

Industry Keywords

Collaborative RelationshipsStrategic InitiativesFunding OpportunitiesNonprofit OrganizationsHealthcare Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement strategies that expand the SimLab's partnerships, visibility, and long-term sustainability.
Build, cultivate, and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including campus leadership, faculty, school districts, healthcare organizations, professional associations, nonprofit organizations, industry collaborators, and funding partners.
Identify and pursue opportunities to establish new partnerships that advance the SimLab's strategic priorities and organizational growth.
Represent the SimLab in meetings, conferences, professional organizations, and other engagement activities to strengthen relationships and increase organizational visibility.
Develop and implement strategic marketing and communication plans that increase awareness of the SimLab's mission, programs, research, and impact.
Coordinate publications, promotional materials, presentations, newsletters, website content, digital communications, and other outreach initiatives.
Collaborate with WCER communications staff to promote SimLab accomplishments, events, partnerships, and innovations.
Ensure consistent messaging and branding across communication channels and stakeholder audiences.
Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives that support the continued growth and expansion of the SimLab.
Facilitate collaboration across WCER, the School of Education, campus partners, and external organizations to achieve project objectives.
Evaluate processes and recommend improvements that enhance organizational effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development.
Develop policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the lab.
Identify and support funding, sponsorship, partnership, and outreach opportunities that advance the SimLab's strategic priorities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated ability to develop, cultivate, and sustain collaborative partnerships with diverse internal and external stakeholders
Experience leading strategic initiatives, organizational development efforts, or complex projects involving multiple partners and competing priorities
Knowledge of outreach, stakeholder engagement, relationship management, strategic communications, marketing, and partnership development.
Demonstrated experience developing written communications including reports, presentations, publications, promotional materials, website content, or other communication products
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to build consensus, influence stakeholders, and foster collaborative relationships without direct supervisory authority
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and meet deadlines
Ability to identify opportunities that strengthen outreach, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and organizational impact.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and other business technology applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous paid time off
competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
tax-advantaged savings accounts
participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund