Executive Director for Corporate Sponsorship and Engagement

The Executive Director for Corporate Sponsorship and Engagement serves as the universitys senior leader responsible for developing implementing and overseeing a coordinated institutional strategy for corporate engagement sponsorship and revenue-generating partnerships.

Reporting to the Vice President for External Relations the Executive Director will establish and lead the Office of Corporate Sponsorship and Engagement and serve as the universitys central point of coordination for corporate partnerships. The position will work collaboratively across academic healthcare student life research advancement athletics and administrative units to create a comprehensive framework that protects institutional interests while generating new revenue opportunities and enhancing the student experience. Athletics and the University of Iowa Center for Advancement will be key partners but will retain responsibility for athletics sponsorships and corporate philanthropic engagement respectively.

The Executive Director will build the infrastructure governance policies valuation methodologies and partner development strategies necessary to support long-term growth in corporate sponsorship revenue while maintaining alignment with the universitys mission and values.

This position is a 3-year term appointment subject to reappointment pending resources generated from new sponsorship activities.

There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective civil and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold the Universitys commitment to creating welcoming and respectful environments for all.

The position is primarily on-site could have the possiblity of hybrid in the future.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Institutional Development

• Establish and lead the Office of Corporate Sponsorship and Engagement.
• Develop and implement a university-wide corporate engagement strategy.

Corporate Partnership Development

• Develop and manage relationships with regional national and global corporate partners.
• Create sponsorship packages and partnership opportunities that leverage institutional assets.

Governance and Risk Management

• Establish chair and coordinate a Sponsorship Review Committee.
• Ensure appropriate review and approval of sponsorship agreements.

Asset Valuation and Revenue Strategy

• Lead development of institutional asset inventories and valuation methodologies.
• Oversee creation and maintenance of sponsorship rate structures and valuation frameworks.

Campus Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the universitys primary coordinator for corporate engagement activities.
• Build collaborative relationships across advancement colleges divisions centers healthcare and administrative units.

Financial and Operational Oversight

• Develop and manage the Office of Corporate Sponsorship and Engagement budget.
• Establish performance metrics and reporting systems.

To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility technical competencies and desirable qualifications please contact Libby Kleppe at