Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Strategic Partnerships Lead
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $153K/yr
5+ years expStanford Doerr School of Sustainability is dedicated to creating a future where humans and nature thrive together. The Strategic Partnerships Lead will focus on business development, scouting and maintaining industry connections, and developing strategic initiatives to enhance STEER's impact in the energy sector.
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Responsibilities
Identify and develop relationships with industry leaders. Develop and maintain CRM/database of prospective/current partners and industry participants, including engagement history and opportunity pipelines
Identify emerging technology interests, policy developments, and market shifts to inform STEER’s strategic priorities
Manage strategic identification of “white spaces” ripe for STEER’s analytical value proposition, such as identifying intersectional nodes between horizontals and technology verticals
Develop Strategic Landscaping White Papers and other framing documents to position STEER for new areas of analysis or convening
Activate STEER’s Analysis & Strategy Staff to translate qualitative market signals into actionable analytical products
Manage sourcing and development of new Industrial Affiliates Program (IAP) members
Maintain regular communication with partners to ensure alignment between technical workstreams and stakeholder needs
Connect STEER’s analytical staff with industry partners to integrate real-world feedback into ongoing research
Manage strategic planning and reporting cycles across STEER’s working groups
Translate complex technical findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences
Design and manage high-level executive convenings (e.g., Roundtables, Forums, Summits) that engage industry and government leaders around key technology challenges
Translate outcomes from convenings into Executive Summaries, internal strategy documents, and external briefings
Lead the planning and operations for programs or functions that have significant business, regulatory and/or technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise
Evaluate programs or functions, policies and procedures. Identify issues, and develop alternative solutions which may include changes to programs, policies and procedures
Review and analyze trends to advise and develop recommendations to achieve or modify the goals of the program or function
Represent the program or function within the department, unit or school by committing resources and provide information and/or training. Represent the program or function at the university level and/or to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies
Manage and contribute to the development of outreach strategy that may include relationship development, communications and compliance
May develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting
Assess training needs and may develop associated training
May direct and/or supervise staff
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience
Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines
Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness
Demonstrated creativity, problem solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment and, decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals
Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills
Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Strong relevant subject matter knowledge
Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to identify and cultivate strategic partnerships across academia, industry, and government
Strong understanding of the energy technology ecosystem, including one or more domains such as energy storage, nuclear, hydrogen, geothermal, carbon management, etc
Experience developing thought leadership materials (e.g., white papers, prospectuses, or strategic frameworks)
Proven ability to organize and manage high-level executive events or cross-sector initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical and strategic ideas to diverse audiences
Strategic thinker capable of connecting technological innovation with economic and policy considerations
The candidate should have an enthusiasm to work with students and be excited about developing strong, lasting connections with them. Knowledge of Stanford University as a student is preferred but not required
Creativity, passion, and excitement to create a positive, meaningful program for Stanford students to help them navigate their connections with energy on campus - we are here to broaden their experience, to increase their ability to have a positive impact in the world, to support their goals and help steward them towards being good global citizens
Build and nurture relationships across Stanford's energy ecosystem (and with external partners)
Serve as a mentor to students, connect them to resources and opportunities, and help them chart a path forward based on their interests
Benefits
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.
The Cardinal at Work website ( https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards ) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees.
Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Company
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