Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Corporate Business Development Consultant
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $134K/yr
6+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a Corporate Business Development Consultant to lead the strategy for establishing and cultivating relationships with companies of high impact. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, supporting student engagement initiatives, and expanding experiential learning experiences within the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Responsibilities
Lead the strategy to establish and cultivate comprehensive, complex relationships with companies of high impact and mutual value through the identification of new business opportunities
Support student engagement initiatives and develop opportunities for research and grant support
Expand experiential learning experiences and drive activity to career services
Increase research collaborations and student opportunities for engagement
Promote innovation and entrepreneurship and increase alumni engagement
Create new pathways for philanthropy by providing experienced relationship management
Build and maintain strong internal and external networks
Manage industry outreach activities and partner with professional organizations
Provide expert guidance to corporate partners to maximize impact
Investigate corporate goals, needs, and strategies, offering solutions that leverage Ohio State’s strengths
Partner with the Director to establish master research agreements and testing and service agreements
Generate sponsored research projects and identify corporate partners for joint grant and workforce development initiatives
Increase the number of full-time employment and experiential learning opportunities
Provide Advancement with additional philanthropic opportunities
Co-manage college level alumni commercialization committees and alumni volunteers
Attend and contribute to university and college level committees and programs designed to increase industry engagement
Collaborate with college leadership and the leadership of the Technology Commercialization Office, Keenan Center of Entrepreneurship, Advancement, and Corporate Relations
Continually evaluate efforts and optimize for success
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration or relevant field
At least six years of experience in business development or university research developing, cultivating, and leading relationships
Proven ability to identify, develop, and foster collaborative relationships with industry in a research university setting
Experience working with faculty and researchers to generate interest and activity in industry engagement
Deep expertise and knowledge in developing high-value industry-university partnerships; ability to facilitate opportunities for engagement between industry partners and faculty, students, and other units at the university
Metrics and results driven
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively toward goals in a complex environment with multiple and changing demands
Ability to develop strong relationships and work with senior level leaders, faculty, staff and external stakeholders
Preferred
Master's degree in business administration or relevant field
10 or more years of experience in business development or university research developing, cultivating, and leading relationships
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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