Manager of Partner Engagement

Employment Status: Administrative Description of Key Responsibility: Partner Engagement Coordination Manage logistics, scheduling, and preparation for campus visits and meetings with corporate, nonprofit, community, civic, and government partners. Track partner engagement activities and maintain updated records and contact reports in the institution's CRM. Draft and prepare briefing materials and follow‑up communications. Support stewardship activities by managing scheduling, documentation, and partner touchpoints. Conduct background research on prospective partners and partnership‑aligned grant opportunities. Project & Initiative Support Provide operational and administrative support for cross‑campus initiatives led by the AVP‑SPI. Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and communications across academic and administrative offices. Support partnership‑based grant initiatives by organizing materials for submission, coordinating contributors, and managing reporting requirements for grant awards. Assist with presidentially directed projects requiring internal and/or external stakeholder coordination and detailed logistical support. Support the AVP‑SPI in cultivating and stewarding community and governmental relationships, including those connected to grant‑funded initiatives. Communications & Visibility Draft partner‑related content, including summaries, talking points, and impact stories. Collaborate with Office of Institutional Communications to support visibility efforts and public‑facing messaging. Prepare materials for presentations, reports, and external engagement activities. Ensure consistent and mission‑aligned communication across partnership and grant‑related initiatives. Education/Training Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree preferred. Experience A total of at least 5 years of experience within the following areas: Experience in partnership coordination, project management, or community engagement within higher education or nonprofit sector. Demonstrated experience working with corporate, nonprofit, civic, or government partners and donors, including grant‑supported initiatives. Experience preparing briefings, proposals, or reports for senior leadership and external partners. Position Summary The Manager of Partner Engagement reports to the Assistant Vice President for Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives (AVP‑SPI) and provides comprehensive operational, logistical, and analytical support across the AVP's full portfolio. The Manager coordinates engagement with a wide range of external partners—including corporate, nonprofit, community, civic, and government organizations—and ensures consistent execution of partnership activities. The role also supports critical coordination with various internal campus stakeholders as it relates to partnership development. In addition, this position will manage partnership‑based grant efforts with public and private funders, including proposal development, grant management, and reporting. The Manager will assist the AVP with presidentially directed projects by conducting research, preparing materials, and analyzing data for senior leadership. As the primary operational support for the AVP‑SPI, the Manager strengthens institutional capacity to cultivate, steward, and sustain high‑impact external relationships. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Central College - Naperville's University