Sr. Director and Head of Global Partnership Development

$135,000 - $185,000/Yr

Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Tempe, AZ

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Director and Head of Global Partnership Development at ASU is a pivotal role responsible for advancing the university's global access and impact mission. This position involves developing and managing business opportunities, expanding global partnerships, and leading the ASU Cintana Alliance, a network of universities across 26 countries. The role requires a dynamic leader who can navigate complex global challenges and drive strategic initiatives within the Global Academic Initiatives unit.

Responsibilities

• Develop new relationships and manage accounts to generate global business opportunities for ASU.
• Travel and represent ASU at PR launch events, conferences, and meetings with university and government officials.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing global university partners.
• Prioritize and advance complex operational aspects of global partnerships.
• Connect global partners to ASU's various academic and administrative units.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships across departments to advance goals or projects without direct authority.
• Present and market ASU's global efforts to various external groups locally, nationally, and globally.
• Develop, maintain, and report on metrics to gauge the social and economic impact of ASU's work with global partners.
• Develop a well-researched perspective regarding ASU's global activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Ten years of related experience, including five years of management/supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated track record of successful business development activity.
• Experience living, working, or traveling abroad.
• Knowledge of global higher education principles and practices.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills in a complex organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Eight or more years of business development experience.
• Evidence of an advanced degree and/or participation in research and/or publication activity.
• Bi- or multi-lingual communication skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangement options based on job duties and department approval.