Strategic Business Development Content Specialist (Part-Time)
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Office of Research Business Development within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research (OSVPR) is seeking a highly strategic marketing and business development content specialist to shape high-impact content that elevates Penn States research enterprise. This part-time position (1020 hours per week) will support top-priority business development initiatives across OSVPR including major new units such as the Penn State National Security Institute.
This role is centered on developing content that drives business development outcomesattracting partners donors philanthropic investors sponsors and industry collaboratorswhile advancing Penn States visibility and competitiveness as a leading research institution.
Key Responsibilities-
- Develop high value strategically aligned content that positions Penn States research strengths for industry partners donors sponsors and philanthropic or strategic collaborators.
- Create marketing assets that enhance partner engagement support fundraising and sponsorship strategies and elevate the profile of emerging centers and strategic research initiatives.
- Translate research capabilities into clear value propositions designed to foster new partnerships and strategic alliances.
Market Research Integration & Trend Analysis-
- Apply market research and competitive intelligence insights to shape content that reflects current and emerging industry and philanthropic trends.
- Identify external driverssuch as shifting industry priorities technology investment patterns emerging market sectors and partner demand signalsand embed these insights into Penn States strategic narratives.
- Use market intelligence to recommend new storylines messaging priorities or content opportunities that support business development and institutional growth.
Required Capabilities-
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic marketing business development content creation and focused storytelling in research technology higher education or innovation-driven environments.
- Strong ability to translate complex scientific or interdisciplinary information into clear compelling narratives tailored to industry partners donors and sponsors.
- Skill in incorporating market research and trend data into content strategies to align with external interest and opportunity landscapes.
- Ability to identify enterprise-level themes and articulate Penn States value and differentiation across interdisciplinary areas.
- Proven capability to distill broad complex information into concise high-impact content.
- Highly self-directed organized and able to manage shifting priorities while meeting deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications-
- Background in marketing business development communications or a STEM/life science discipline.
- Familiarity with the Penn State research enterprise or experience working in a research innovation agency or higher education environment.
- Experience producing strategic announcements business development collateral partner-focused content or research-aligned storytelling.
- Experience working for (or with) government agencies is a plus.
Work Environment & Expectations-
This role may be performed remotely or on-site. Local candidates may join periodic in-person meetings and collaborative sessions. Availability during standard business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST) is expected for meetings while most deliverables can be completed on a flexible schedule. Estimated commitment: 1020 hours per week.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
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EEO IS THE LAW
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