Executive Director of Corporate Relations

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Opportunity Description

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges—North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College—and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Promotional Opportunities
• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Transportation benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• PEBB Wellness Plan
• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.¿¿

Seattle Colleges is looking to hire an Executive Director of Corporate Relations in the Office of Advancement.

Salary Range for this position is $116 ,475/yr. to $160 , 846/yr. (DOE)¿¿

Position open until filled/Initial review of application materials will begin on Mon day, 4/15/2024 .¿

Position Summary :

The Executive Director of Corporate Relations is responsible for building and leading a corporate partnership program focused on advancing the Seattle Colleges' impact on the local workforce and economy. Combining strategy, relationship building and fundraising expertise, this role develops collaborations and facilitates opportunities that mutually benefit industry, students, Seattle Colleges, and the communities it serves.

As a key leader in Advancement, the Executive Director works with the Colleges' leadership and Seattle Colleges Foundation's Board of Directors and must be highly responsive in meeting critical external deadlines, while also providing Develop strategic, annual and project work plans with internal partners.

This position is typically scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. The schedule may vary depending on program needs. May be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
• Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.

Note that the Seattle Colleges District does not sponsor work visas and does not reimburse relocation expenses incurred by new hires.

Notice to Applicants: Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

What you will be working on:

External Partnerships and Funding

• Develop engagement opportunities and program concepts that address industry needs, support student success, and provide significant value (in the form of engagement, internships, career programs, speakers, advisory committees, board service, workforce education).
• Secure philanthropic support by building and maintaining strategic relationships with key corporations and industry organizations.
• Build a compelling case for corporate investment through data, case studies and storytelling.
• Recruit and manage key volunteers to help build corporate collaborations.
• Manage portfolio of prospects and donors with capacity for six and seven-figure funding.
• Leverage public-private funding opportunities and revenue-generating program opportunities (e.g., up-skilling, re-skilling, corporate training)
• Lead the development and refinement of proposals.
• Provide timely stewardship, progress reports and analysis to ensure the overall success of programs, projects, and activities funded by corporate donors.
• Design and oversee site visits, events, and meetings.

Internal Collaboration and Program Administration

• Lead district-wide efforts to develop and champion strategies for industry partnerships.
• Direct integrated, cross-disciplinary efforts to strengthen key alliances in key industry sectors.
• Develop strategic and annual workplans with measurable partnership goals.
• Initiate and manage regular meetings with internal partners to review progress toward partnership goals.
• Facilitate internal collaboration to create and expand corporate partnership opportunities.
• Develop and deliver presentations to the Foundation Board and Seattle Colleges' leadership.
• Responsibly document all work with partners in the relationship management tracking system to create institutional communications
• Lead efforts to quantify the Colleges' impact on local and state economy for external audiences.
• Collaborate with internal communications partners to raise partnership visibility and Colleges' reputation.
• Generate stewardship activities to recognize corporate partners.
• Amplify success stories related to workforce programs and the Colleges' economic impact.

Organizational Leadership

• Collaborate with leaders district-wide to develop an institutional culture that attracts, engages, and cultivates a broad array of corporate partnerships.
• Share knowledge and educate leaders about corporate partnership models and practices and philanthropy trends.
• Identify, address, and resolve challenges in working with leadership and staff.

Other Duties

• Initiate and lead special projects.
• Represent the Vice Chancellor of Advancement as needed.
• Oversee contractors and consultants.

This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this description.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of work experience, education, and training.
• Minimum of five (5) years in a management position involving financial, planning and resource management in a public, nonprofit, or private company setting.
• Creative strategic planning and problem solving - able to assess new opportunities and challenges, build and implement a plan quickly, problem solve and improve processes in a timely way.
Partner and constituent focused
• - responsive to the needs and interests of corporate donors.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with executive leaders in corporate, education, and public sectors.
• Organizational development knowledge to effectively navigate and work in a complex, multi-campus environment.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions with a high degree of discernment, autonomy, and accountability.
• Proven effectiveness managing others and empowering them to make decisions.
• Demonstrated commitment to working within a college community that is diverse and serves students from a broad spectrum of socioeconomic and academic backgrounds.
• Proven expertise in taking initiative, building, and maintaining strong rapport and positive relationships with various constituencies.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate and engage staff and teams across and within a multi-level and multi-campus organization.
• High level capacity in oral and written communication and experience in effectively communicating key data, trends, and analysis.
• Proficient in MS Office and database management software.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of “bullying” behaviors, including “cyberbullying”¿.¿¿

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the Director of Legal Compliance.

Background Check Statement

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB2327 as required.