Corporate Relations Officer

Position Overview:The Corporate Relations Officer is responsible for maintaining a portfolio of corporate prospects and relationships for The University of Toledo Foundation in key sectors relating to the Universitys strengths. The positions main priority will be engaging corporations to support the students faculty and community of The University of Toledo (UToledo) through holistic and collaborative partnerships sponsorships and philanthropic support.

Key Responsibilities:

The following list of duties reflects managements assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Identify and pursue potential new major corporate relationships in areas such as engineering business administration the arts and humanities pharmacy and the sciences.
• Meet with targeted corporations to learn about their plans and interests with the objective of identifying and building significant alliances for UToledo across the spectrum of the relationship including philanthropy research partnerships educational opportunities and talent.
• Manage a strategic travel and communications schedule with new and existing corporate partners to build and enrich UToledos relationships.
• Strategically link institution and programmatic initiatives with opportunities for corporate fundraising and business development.
• Create opportunities for regular and substantive contact between high-level corporate executives and appropriate administrators colleges directors and key faculty.
• Coordinate draft edit and submit multi-college proposals for annual and special project support from corporate prospects.
• Coordinate with appropriate UToledo offices to implement corporate alliances steward relationships and solicit funds.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote corporate giving opportunities.
• Educate deans and faculty about corporate fundraising strategies and best practices.
• Work in conjunction with alumni to engage alumni and parents who have established relationships with corporate prospects.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Engagement and with appropriate University partners in developing a coordinated strategy to engage targeted corporations with UToledos programs researchers and educational mission and solicit philanthropic support.

Qualifications:Knowledge equivalent to the completion of a four-year college degree is required with a degree in Marketing Business or a related field preferred. Candidates should have three to five years of related experience in public relations higher education fundraising marketing or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Higher education fundraising experience is preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong writing research presentation and relationship-building skills along with an understanding of the corporate sector. The position requires the ability to assess philanthropic capacity identify institutional priorities and develop compelling proposals presentations budgets and correspondence. Candidates should be self-motivated entrepreneurial and able to build effective internal and external partnerships while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Strong problem-solving skills sound judgment creativity and initiative are essential. This position requires travel and a valid drivers license.

Performance Standards:

• Passion for the institutions mission traditions and long-term success. Consistently demonstrate the mission vision and values of UTF and the University.
  • Our RITE Values Respect Integrity Transparency & Teamwork and Excellence
• Outstanding written and verbal skills. Must be able to develop interpersonal relationships with multiple constituents.
• Integrity impeccable ethics initiative enthusiasm and the ability to establish trust and credibility.
• Demonstrate ability to plan organize and remain accountable for actions.
• Demonstrate ability to function in a confidential manner.
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate with other staff.

Interested candidates should apply position will remain open until filled with priority given to applications received by Monday September 7.