Associate Director Of College Relations

Penn State

Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $68,200.00 - $102,300.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Hybrid
External partner identification and development
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Strategic relationship cultivation
This role supports the College of Agricultural Sciences by identifying, developing, and maintaining relationships with key external partners to advance the College of Agricultural Sciences’ teaching, research, and Extension missions

Job Summary

  • This role supports the College of Agricultural Sciences by identifying, developing, and maintaining relationships with key external partners to advance the College of Agricultural Sciences’ teaching, research, and Extension missions.
  • The coordinator designs and implements engagement strategies, provides consultation to internal partners, and represents the college at industry and governmental events to support economic and workforce development in Pennsylvania and beyond.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, and a generous 75% tuition discount.

Matching Summary

This role supports the College of Agricultural Sciences by identifying, developing, and maintaining relationships with key external partners to advance the College of Agricultural Sciences’ teaching, research, and Extension missions.

Salary

Base: $68,200.00 - $102,300.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, and tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • External partner identification and development
  • Stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Strategic relationship cultivation
  • Environmental scanning and benchmarking
  • College relations and visibility enhancement
  • Industry and legislator tour coordination

Nice-to-have

  • Support for economic and workforce development
  • Proactive messaging and outreach
  • Alignment with college missions

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • CVENT Certification preferred

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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