Director, P-12 and Business Partnerships and Initiatives

Youngstown State University • Youngstown, OH

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About The Position

The Director of P-12 and Business Partnerships and Initiatives at Youngstown State University plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with educational institutions and industry stakeholders. This position focuses on marketing the university as a key provider for Education Service Centers and school systems, while also overseeing workforce education programs and initiatives. The director collaborates with university leadership to align goals with the institution's mission and values, and is responsible for establishing a strong corporate sales pipeline for training programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, or a related field.
• Experience in promoting workforce development and education programs to various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in building public/private partnerships.
• At least five years of experience in the public sector.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in business administration, communications, or a related field.
• Experience in developing, budgeting, and managing education curriculum and grants.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic plan to market Youngstown State University to Education Service Centers and school systems.
• Collaborate with divisional leadership to align vision and strategy with university goals.
• Act as the outreach arm for marketing internship partnerships and training programs.
• Foster relationships with area superintendents and education service centers.
• Establish a corporate sales pipeline for the Excellence Training Center's programs.
• Create effective business development strategies to support university objectives.
• Oversee operations and supervise staff involved in workforce education programs.
• Develop external partnerships to expand workforce training initiatives.
• Promote education programs and services to various stakeholders.
• Coordinate trade shows and special events to generate leads for corporate education programs.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree