Strategic Partnership Director

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States University of Illinois Chicago Full time
About the Role

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to serve as the Director of Strategic Partnerships in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. This critical role will play a key part in advancing research partnerships and collaborations, identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships with external organizations and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Partnership Initiatives
    • Collaborate with faculty and researchers to assess partnership opportunities aligned with the university's research priorities.
    • Negotiate and execute partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with university policies and objectives.
    • Build internal relationships and collaborate closely with college and units across the university to leverage resources and maximize research impact.
  • External Relationship Management
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners, fostering strong relationships and facilitating collaboration opportunities.
    • Represent the university at conferences, meetings and networking events to promote research capabilities and explore potential partnerships.
    • Stay abreast of industry trends, funding opportunities and regulatory developments relevant to strategic partnerships.
  • Event Planning and Execution
    • Develop and oversee a comprehensive events strategy to highlight research achievements, facilitate knowledge exchange and engage stakeholders.
    • Lead the planning and execution of major research-related events, such as symposiums, conferences, workshops and seminars.
    • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless event logistics, including venue selection, agenda development, speaker coordination and marketing efforts.
    • Supervise a team of professionals responsible for partnership development, fund-raising, event planning and administrative support.
  • VCR Support
    • Drive strategic planning efforts across OVCR and lead the development, implementation and communication of OVCR priorities.
    • Responsible for to-be-determined administrative functions such as facilitating staff and faculty appointments, drafting Letters of Support (LOS) and other administrative needs on behalf of the VCR.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.


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