Director of Business Engagement

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.

The Office of Business Engagement cultivates long-term, holistic partnerships with companies by aligning university resources with business goals to help expand the positive impact of both organizations. Our partnerships primarily focus on research and innovation, student recruitment, and philanthropic giving.

8:00am-5:00pm; Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The Office of Business Engagement ( OBE) was established in August 2021 with a mission to cultivate long-term, holistic partnerships with companies by aligning business goals with university resources to help expand the positive impact of both organizations. The OBE has three objectives: 1) connect companies across campus; 2) facilitate university-industry research collaboration; and 3) attract corporate philanthropy for UGA priorities.

The Director of Business Engagement is a member of the Office of Business Engagement team and plays a key role in achieving the university's goal to foster new, significant, long-term partnerships with industry. The role of director will focus on building strategic, long-term university relationships with prospective and emerging industry partners.

The Director works externally with representatives from companies to identify meaningful opportunities at UGA for corporate investment, support, and collaboration, while maintaining strong internal relationships with university faculty, staff, and administrators who carry out UGA's mission. The Director also acts as an initial point of contact for companies seeking to establish a partnership with UGA and actively and continually scans the business community to identify new leads for corporate partnership, collaboration, and investment.

The Director reports directly to a Senior Director for Business Engagement and is part of an eight-member team.

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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.