Director of Strategic Partnerships

4 weeks ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Simon Fraser University Full time
About the Role

The Director of SFU's Partnerships Hub will play a critical role in driving growth and innovation by advancing external partnerships and opportunities. This key position will lead key partnership projects and initiatives, managing SPH's resources to support and expand our partnership portfolio, enhancing SFU's reputation and generating revenue.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategies that align with institutional goals, working closely with industry, government, and community organizations.
  • Launch new revenue-generating initiatives and increase SFU's visibility as a leader in innovation.
  • Provide strategic leadership and support to position SFU as a proactive and responsive partner, ensuring the long-term sustainability and success of SPH.
  • Build and nurture strategic partnerships to capitalize on opportunities that grow our revenues and reputation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align partnership strategies with business objectives, while championing change.
Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Policy or a relevant discipline and eight years of related experience, including experience in strategic account management and building and delivering on partner-driven initiatives in a diverse corporate environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Expert knowledge of partnership strategies, tools and tactics and best practices in account management.
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with executive decision-makers in industry, government, community groups and industry associations.
  • Proven ability to successfully develop and pitch new partner initiatives with the aim of increasing revenue generation or reputation.
  • Excellent interpersonal, listening, communication (oral, written, presentation), and relationship management skills.
  • Excellent leadership, coaching and mentorship skills.
  • Proven ability to manage large, concurrent projects/initiatives with multiple stakeholders and partners.
What We Offer
  • 4 weeks' vacation (prorated for the first year)*
  • Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
  • Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
  • On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
  • Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
  • And more

*Prorated for part-time employees

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