Strategic Business Engagement Leader

2 weeks ago


Statesboro, Georgia, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a visionary leader to serve as the inaugural Associate Vice President for Business Engagement at Georgia Southern University. This is a unique opportunity to shape the university's business engagement strategy and create a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive business engagement strategy that aligns with the university's mission and goals.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners, academic leaders, and senior staff to create a collaborative team environment.
  • Launch the inaugural Office of Business Engagement as the front door for companies to access Georgia Southern assets.
  • Develop and execute a campus-wide strategy to increase corporate research collaboration, philanthropy, student experiential learning opportunities, and engagement.
  • Lead a team to establish and achieve individual- and unit-level performance goals.
  • Advance brand strategy and marketing plan to drive internal and external interaction with the Office of Business Engagement.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, marketing, or relevant field; master's degree or higher strongly preferred.
  • Experience in entrepreneurship, corporate partnership programs, intellectual property policies, and/or programs that cultivate economic development and corporate engagement in university environments.
  • Strong strategic planning abilities, executive problem-solving skills, and the ability to organize and manage complex functions.
  • Knowledge of and experience needed to drive strategy and shift priorities of the Office of Business Engagement based on data and institutional mission and goals.
What We Offer

Georgia Southern University offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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