Corporate and Foundation Relations Director

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Who We Are

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is an academic institution intrinsically tied to the real world—a confluence of industry knowledge, work ethic and an enduring desire to know more. The university offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in engineering, computer science, machine learning, user experience, construction management, actuarial science, business and nursing. With about 3,000 students, faculty and staff, MSOE is large enough for big opportunities and small enough for personal attention.

A Small University Dedicated to Achieving Big Things

MSOE is a supportive environment where everyone is valued. Our method of learning by doing is our distinction: it is how we teach, how we learn and how we serve. MSOE’s top priority is serving our students. By joining our community, you are building the leaders of tomorrow.

Our Mission

MSOE is the university of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. We are united by our six values—collaboration, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity and stewardship—which represent the core of our campus culture. Under the leadership of Dr. John Walz, MSOE has embarked on an ambitious strategic plan, Extraordinary Together , that propels the institution forward.

MSOE fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) are central to campus initiatives and guided by our DEIB Strategic Plan .

Job Summary

MSOE invites applications for a full-time Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations to join our University Advancement team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations will be responsible for developing and managing a coordinated approach that fosters strategic alignment between MSOE and corporate and foundation partners.

They will build awareness of the university’s strengths and assets, create and qualify engagement leads and identify strategic opportunities for mutually beneficial engagements with corporations and foundations.

Essential Job Functions

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• In consultation with the Vice President of University Advancement and the Senior Director of Development, the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations is responsible for managing a portfolio of the Top 10-20 strategic corporate and foundation partnerships.
  
  This includes working with faculty and staff to design and coordinate engagement across multiple units, engaging university leadership when appropriate and increasing revenue through research and/or philanthropic partnerships.
• The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations will be the point of contact for incoming requests for information from companies and foundations on how to engage with MSOE.They will serve as the facilitator to connect companies and foundations to the appropriate department(s) and/or programs  Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations in collaboration with Senior Director of Development will determine whether this is a single point engagement or should be added to the corporate and foundation portfolio for a managed relationship.
• The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations will identify and develop new partnerships that support strategic initiatives of MSOE with a focus on philanthropy.
  
  They will be responsible for developing a strategic relationship plan to cultivate broad-based strategic partnerships that may include, but not limited to,student recruitment and internships, contracts, sponsored research, support and involvement with…