Job Details

Director of Business Engagement

Position Number: 6238006
Location: Statesboro, GA
Position Type: Economic and Business Development

Director of Business Engagement

Job ID: 285784
Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

Armstrong Campus, Savannah, GA

Department Information

Office of Business Engagement

Job Summary

The Director will serve as a key partner for corporate partnerships and collaboration in the newly formed Office of Business Engagement. This role will provide strategic and tactical expertise to help craft, refine, and implement the university's corporate engagement efforts, with emphasis in the areas of sponsored research, collaboration, philanthropy, experiential learning, and student success. The role will help establish and deepen relationships with regional, national, and international business communities and facilitate increased university - industry collaborations. The Director will report to the Associate Vice President for Business Engagement.

Responsibilities

Establish and nurture strong relationships with academic leaders, senior staff, and colleagues across campus to create a team environment and to advance opportunities for business engagement at all levels within the university
Assist in developing, tracking, and maintaining a current catalog of university areas of expertise to facilitate stronger external partner outreach
Curate long term, mutually beneficial professional relationships with existing business executives and generate new external connections for potential collaborations
Proactively seek new corporate partnership opportunities. Research potential partners, connect with and educate prospects, qualify leads, schedule meetings, and craft professional engagement proposals
Assist in developing and implementing a campus-wide and external partner strategy to increase corporate research, collaboration, philanthropy, student experiential learning opportunities, and engagement
Build synergistic partnerships with key internal stakeholders including the External Affairs, Business Innovation Group, Foundation and Alumni Relations, Office of Research and Economic Development, Office of Career and Professional Development, the office of Continuing and Professional Education, and college and unit-level industry coordinators
Assist in crafting, directing, and implementing efforts to strengthen relationships with existing corporate partners, improve coordination in relationship management, and to identify new opportunities for corporate engagement
Prepare presentations, attend conferences, and participate in networking events to further the efforts of the university and the office

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

Two or more years of university-industry collaboration experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Masters Degree

Preferred Experience

Executive level experience in entrepreneurship, corporate partnership programs, intellectual property policies, and/or programs that cultivate economic development and corporate engagement in university environments

Proposed Salary

$87,211 - $102,446

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

Resume
Cover Letter
Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
Proven ability to develop a robust professional network

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

June 30, 2025

Application review may begin as early as May 27, 2025.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
Evening and weekend work may be required.
Work generally performed in office environment.
Travel: plane/car/van/bus (Occasional travel may be required).

Background Check

Position of Trust + Education

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