Assistant Vice President - Corporate Partnerships - CURI Campus at Clemson University in Charleston, South Carolina

Job Description:

Clemson University



Job ID:109428

Location:Clemson University

Full/Part Time:Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

JOB SUMMARY:

Located at Clemson University's CURI campus in North Charleston, SC, the Assistant Vice President, Corporate Partnerships in the Office of Corporate Partnerships (OCP) of the External Affairs Division of Clemson University works closely with key internal and external stakeholders to develop and lead enterprise-level strategies for existing and new strategic corporate partnerships in order to grow the educational and research programs of the university in alignment with the Clemson Elevate strategic plan. This individual reports to the Associate Vice President of OCP.

JOB DUTIES:

The Associate Vice President will,

• Develop, manage, communicate, and execute business development strategies to grow assigned and establish new strategic corporate partnerships. This includes but is not limited to (1) maintaining and growing existing industry collaborations, (2) developing new corporate collaborations, (3) identifying and expanding existing core competencies of the university into new markets, and (4) increasing and expanding Clemson's competitive educational and research capabilities. These strategies should be proactive based on academic and corporate input with identifiable targets, deadlines, objectives, and measurements for success.
• Work in close collaboration and on a regular basis with the Senior Vice President of the External Affairs Division, the Associate Vice President of OCP and other External Affairs Division Associate VPs, the Executive Director of CURI, university leadership, Deans, Department Chairs, Program Managers, the Research Division, the Center for Career and Professional Development, and faculty and administrative staff to assist in (1) assessing new strategic opportunities from a market, strategic fit, and economic potential point of view, (2) identifying new opportunities and areas for targeted growth and new partnerships, (3) developing strategies for large multi-disciplinary, public/private grant opportunities, and (4) identifying resource gaps and needs to successfully compete in targeted market areas.
• Serve as the representative of OCP and the External Affairs Division for CURI campus meetings and events in lieu of the Senior Vice President and Associate Vice President OCP as appropriate. Advise the Senior Vice President and Associate Vice President OCP on strategy and required points of engagement. Participate in committee assignments and service activities that align with the activities of OCP and the External Affairs Division.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• 15 years of proven success in creating corporate and academic partnerships across multiple industries.
• Comprehensive knowledge of business development theories and practices, with the ability to apply them in complex situations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and manage budgets effectively.

Additional Requirements:

• Flexibility to travel overnight as needed.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to drive as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides Budget Input - Provides input into the budgeting process, and oversees fund allocation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 37.5

JOB LOCATION:

Charleston, SC

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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