Industry Liaison - Temporary

Industry Liaison - Temporary

The Industry Liaison Temporary role serves as a representative of the Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business at California Baptist University (CBU), fostering strategic partnerships with industry leaders, educational institutions, and community organizations. This role is responsible for developing collaborative relationships that support the school's mission, enhance student and employer engagement, expand experiential learning opportunities, and advance the distinctive goals and initiatives of CBU and the School of Business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships with corporate partners, industry leaders, and community stakeholders to support the mission and strategic objectives of the Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business.
• Identify, secure, and expand internship and experiential learning opportunities with private, public, nonprofit, and community-based organizations for students.
• Support academic programs by recruiting and coordinating industry professionals, executives, and subject matter experts to serve as guest speakers, panelists, and classroom presenters.
• Collaborate with faculty and industry partners to develop and implement practicum, consulting, and project-based learning experiences that enhance student learning and professional readiness.
• Research, develop, and facilitate Business Service Projects that provide students with practical, real-world business experiences while serving organizational needs.
• Research, develop, and facilitate Internal Service Projects that support School of Business initiatives and contribute to student engagement and professional development.
• Secure sponsorships, donations, and external support for student projects, equipment, facilities, capstone experiences, scholarships, and other School of Business initiatives.
• Manage and maintain the School of Business website, digital communications, and social media platforms to promote programs, events, student opportunities, and engagement initiatives.
• Identify and recruit qualified industry professionals who support the vision and mission of CBU to serve as curriculum partners, mentors, advisory council members, and strategic collaborators.
• Research, develop, and support initiatives designed to increase student interest, recruitment, enrollment, retention, and engagement among both domestic and international student populations.
• Promote, coordinate, and support School of Business events, with a particular emphasis on expanding networking, career readiness, and professional development opportunities for students, alumni, and community partners.
• Represent the School of Business through regular travel to corporate offices, industry events, meetings, conferences, and other engagement opportunities with current and prospective partners.
• Serve as a liaison between the School of Business and external organizations, providing support and coordination for partnerships, outreach efforts, and community engagement activities.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of departmental and University objectives.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities include:

• Demonstrated commitment to living out and upholding the University's Christ-centered mission and values.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, exercise initiative, prioritize competing responsibilities, and manage time effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to coordinate, organize, and facilitate meetings, events, and activities involving external organizations, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and standard business software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and related technologies.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Thorough knowledge of business English, professional correspondence, business mathematics, and standard office practices, procedures, and operations.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and monitor multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, write, edit, and present information effectively.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data, prepare reports, and make recommendations based on findings.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and networking skills, with the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and community partners from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to use independent judgment in decision-making and to maintain the confidentiality of institutional, employee, student, and partner information.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional customer service skills, including excellent telephone, email, and in-person communication etiquette.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and improve recordkeeping systems, databases, and administrative processes.
• Ability to investigate issues, evaluate information, identify solutions, and implement appropriate follow-up actions.
• Ability to effectively resolve concerns, complaints, and problems in a professional and timely manner.
• Experience providing leadership, direction, training, or coordination of staff, student workers, interns, or volunteers is preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Strong professional presence and the ability to represent the Jabs School of Business and California Baptist University in a positive and professional manner with external constituencies.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Marketing, Communications, Higher Education, or a related field; and one (1) to two (2) years of related professional experience in business development, community engagement, higher education, sales, marketing, partnership development, or a related area; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.