Department: School of Business
Duties
The School of Business with the Research Foundation for SUNY at New Paltz invites applications for a part-time External Partnership Coordinator. The External Partnership Coordinator will serve as the central point of contact for community, industry, and government partners seeking to collaborate with the university; and will assist in building the infrastructure for partnership intake and tracking, facilitating connections across campus, and strengthening strategic collaborations that advance innovation, research, and regional economic development.
Key Responsibilities
System Development and Management
* In coordination with the PI, develop and maintain an intake process for external
inquiries, including a user-friendly online portal.
* Manage a database to track partnership requests, outcomes, and ongoing
collaborations.
* In coordination with the PI, create and oversee a partner-matching system to
connect external organizations with appropriate university units, faculty, or
resources.
Research and Best Practices
* Investigate models of external partnership management at peer institutions and
identify best practices.
* Recommend and implement strategies to enhance the university’s ability to engage
effectively with external partners.
Internal Assessment and Capacity Building
* Conduct an internal audit of existing community and industry partnerships across
schools and departments.
* Identify faculty and staff expertise, interests, and capacity to engage in external
collaborations.
* Develop resources, guidance, and processes to support faculty and staff in building
sustainable external partnerships.
Partnership Development and Engagement
* In coordination with the PI, strengthen and expand industry partnerships with
particular emphasis on collaborations involving the School of Science and
Engineering, School of Business, Hudson Valley Additive Manufacturing Center
(HVAMC), and Hudson Valley Venture Hub (HVVH).
* Serve as a liaison between external partners and internal stakeholders to ensure
alignment of goals and effective communication.
* Support the development of partnership agreements, MOUs, and other formal
arrangements.
Collaboration and Communication
* Work closely with faculty, staff, and administrators across campus to identify
opportunities for engagement.
* Prepare reports, presentations, and analyses on partnership activities and outcomes
for leadership.
Qualifications
Required:
* Bachelor’s degree in business, higher education administration, public
administration, or related field.
* At least 3 years of experience in partnership development, project management,
community engagement, or related roles.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage databases and tracking systems.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with
internal and external stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to research and synthesize best practices from peer
organizations.
Preferred:
* Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) systems or partnership
management software.
* Knowledge of the Hudson Valley regional economic and industry landscape.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Electronic submissions required. Please apply by visiting https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/ Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3675.
Candidates will be required to electronically submit:
- cover letter
- resume
- contact information for three professional references
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Other important information about this vacancy
The Research Foundation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.
This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members-students, faculty and staff. The College’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.
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