Associate Director of Partnership Development, Carl H. Lindner College of Business, Hybrid

Company: Acord (association For Cooperative Operations Rese
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactorsFounded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff, and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls 'the most ambitious campus design program in the country.'With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center, and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.About Lindner Partnership DevelopmentThe mission of the Lindner College of Business (LCB) is to empower business problem-solvers to tackle the world's toughest challenges. The college has an established national reputation for excellence in several academic areas across its undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. The college enrolls approximately 4,000 undergraduates, 900 master's students, and 45 doctoral students.This position falls under the Lindner College of Business, Office of Partnership Development. This office is responsible for all external relations activities, playing a role in Co-op/hiring, Centers and Institutes, Lindner Professional Programs (executive education), and more. This position will primarily be responsible for supporting Lindner Professional Programs but will regularly interface with team members responsible for employer relations in other areas.Job OverviewThe primary objective of this position is to enable, administer, and support a broad range of high-quality, value-added professional programming and executive education experiences for industry partners. This role was created to support a significant demand for Lindner's non-degree programs. These non-degree programs are typically in the form of custom programs or open enrollment programs. Custom programs entail employer-paid, cohort-based programs that are bespoke to the employer's needs. Open enrollment programs are open to the public, whereby individuals register for pre-set courses. These programs cover a wide variety of content, including leadership development (e.g., leadership, teaming, critical thinking, etc.) and business skills (e.g., analytics, sales, program management, etc.).This position will have the option of a hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office/2 days work from home) for those with a residence within OH/IN/KY following 90 days of training. Residence must be in the tri-state area within reasonable distance to UC Main Campus to have the ability to report to campus as required. Remote work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with university policies.Essential Functions

• Create an annual outreach plan, including key performance indicators and metrics, to meet institutional goals around partnership outreach, engagement, and retention.
• Collaborate with leadership to forecast program needs, develop and implement action plans, and report progress to key stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate partnership performance, tracking key metrics and outcomes to assess effectiveness and identify areas of improvement.
• Create workflows, processes, and reporting through CRM software to maximize efficiency and ensure an exceptional level of service is being provided to industry stakeholders.
• Ensure the implementation of best practices in partnership development including outreach, customer relationship management, follow-up and closing, and other effective relationship maintenance/development strategies.
• Lead, manage, and train the partnership development team responsible for the execution of measurable targets and deliverables.
• Oversee data collection, reporting, and coordination around industry engagement.
• Collaborate with the Director of Partnership Development to develop and update strategic plan and operations plan.
• Assist with the negotiation, design, and development of revenue-generating, non-credit reskilling and upskilling experiences for industry partners, including workshops and programmatic learning and development.
• Implement revenue-generating, non-credit reskilling and upskilling experiences for industry partners within areas of expertise.
• Provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.Required EducationBachelor's DegreeNine (9) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.Required ExperienceFive (5) years of experience in sales and/or business development.Application ProcessPlease submit an online application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• List of 3 references. References will be checked for finalist.Physical Requirements/Work Environment
  • Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.Compensation and BenefitsUC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
    • Competitive salary range of $65,000 - $75,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
    • Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
    • Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
    • Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
    • Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
    • Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
    • Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at .The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.REQ:98380
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