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Senior Director, Corporate Engagement

Georgia State University
$100,000 - $120,000
tuition assistance
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
1 Park Place (Show on map)
Oct 08, 2025
Description : ABOUT UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT Georgia State University Advancement works to further Georgia State's status as a national leader in student success, research and innovation, and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni, engaging donors, and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars, we're helping to transform lives and build our global community. The University Advancement Division furthers the university and its mission through several departments, including Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Alumni Relations, and the Georgia State University Foundation. Corporate and Foundation Relations The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) works with Georgia State faculty and administrators and with foundations and corporations to foster mutually beneficial collaborations and meaningful partnerships in areas such as philanthropy, sponsored research, student recruitment, technology transfer and continuing education. These are exciting times at the University Advancement. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to identify, cultivate, and steward donors. Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team. University Advancement is seeking (1) Senior Director, Corporate Engagement to join the already incredible team taking Georgia State University to the next level of excellence! WHAT MAKES UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT A GREAT PLACE? Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc. A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with cross-campus and external partners Professional development opportunity and mentorship A rapidly growing center within an academic setting WHAT YOU WILL DO Job Summary As an R1 institution, Georgia State has the size, scope, and depth that appeal to external supporters. (89% of corporate support is directed to Research Institutions (CAE Voluntary Support of Education Survey, 2016). Georgia State is currently well positioned to see both immediate and long-term revenue increases with an increased investment of staff and infrastructure, particularly in the corporate area. It's important for Georgia State to expand the corporate relations strategies to better align with the deeper engagement opportunities that corporations are seeking. Hiring a Senior Director, Corporate Engagement to serve as the university's central corporate partner strategist will allow Georgia State to increase corporate support for the university's top priorities. The Senior Director will collaborate with offices campus-wide to ensure a strong, holistic corporate relations model. In this position, the Senior Director will both build upon existing corporate partnerships and will have the opportunity to develop, lead and advise senior leadership as to the overall direction of corporate engagement at the university. Job Duties Program Leadership and Strategy With the AVP, serve as the university's central corporate partner strategist, collaborating with offices campus-wide to ensure a strong, holistic corporate relations model. Develop, lead and advise senior leadership as to the overall direction of corporate engagement at the university, based on best practices, with the goal of leveraging GSU's strengths for successful engagement with local, national, and global companies. Work in partnership to create agreed upon annual metrics and goals such as student internships/placement, corporate sponsored research, licensing revenues, executive education, and philanthropy. Define and implement a tiered approach for effectively managing individual companies based on their current or potential future engagement with GSU. Develop strategic internal relationships with VP for Research, Senior Vice President for Student Success, Deans, Associate Provost for Graduate Programs. Development Leadership, Development Officers and Faculty to discuss funding strategies and solicitations to fund the initiatives in the University's Strategic Plan. Understand the technical aspects of corporate relations, including policy surrounding conflict of interest, intellectual property, and the classification and processing of funding. Support institutional colleagues in understanding and adhering to policies and best practices. Engage in corporate and corporate partnership leadership conferences and seminars and present on best practices and the University's success, including co-presenting with leadership staff and executives. Fundraising, Corporate Engagement, and Relationship Management In collaboration with University Advancement and partners across the wider university, develop and execute strategies for identification, solicitation and cultivation of a portfolio of corporate partners with a primary focus on gifts and grants in the range of $100,000 to $2,000,000+ to both the GSU Foundation and GSU Research Foundation. Provide corporate partners with opportunities for greater access to student talent, world-class research capabilities, commercialization, executive education, other services, and academic programs. Conduct frequent meetings with leadership, faculty and program staff to coordinate and develop solicitation strategies and create proposals for funding, including grant budgets. Work collaboratively with multiple units across campus to ensure streamlined interactions with corporate partners. Build strategic alliances and a coalition of support to drive and increase corporate philanthropy, research, and student/faculty engagement across university units and programs. Develop and steward external relationships with corporations and corporate foundations to acquaint them with the University's academic strengths and programs. Frequently interact, including face-to-face strategy and solicitation meetings, with foundation and corporate executives. Donor Stewardship and Grant Reporting Collaborate with the Assistant Vice President, CFR, and other Advancement and University leadership in developing and implementing a stewardship and impact reporting plan for corporate partners creating meaningful and long-lasting partnerships with donors. Provide guidance in stewardship and report writing activity in support of university-wide projects. Oversee faculty and staff interaction in the development of external communication of CFR reporting best practices and GSU policies. Collaborate with colleagues in the GSU Foundation and Office of Sponsored Proposals to ensure that financial reporting is thorough and accurate. Serve as lead CFR staff, working with Donor Relations, the scholarship office, and program leaders, to create a scholarship stewardship program and engagement opportunities for university-wide corporate and donors. Team Management Hire, train and supervise foundation relations staff (one Director of Development, Corporate Engagement and one Grants Manager). Seek opportunities to mentor staff and support their professional development. Other This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties if requested by the supervisor. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary. Individuals will also be required to work some nights and weekends, when necessary, travel (via plane, train, or car) at least 15% of the time within and outside of the state of Georgia. Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor. Qualifications : Minimum Hiring Standards: Bachelor's degree and two years of superior performance in face-to-face solicitation of gifts of $50,000 or more equivalent experience in a related field, or a combination of education and experience. College/Business Unit : University Advancement Department : University Advancement Location : Atlanta Campus Shift : 8:30 am - 5:15 pm Monday - Friday, occasional nights and weekends Salary : $100,000 - $120,000 FLSA Status : Exempt Job Posting : 10/08/25, 4:00:00 AM Closing Date : 10/23/25, 3:59:00 AM Special Instructions : To be fully considered for this position, all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission: A complete and accurate GSU application. Resume. Cover Letter outlining your experiences as they relate to the purpose and mission of GSU Advancement. #LI-BD1 Georgia State University Values : COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value Statement : The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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. Equal Employment Opportunity : Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law,, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Background Check : Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office. Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.