DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS #00092587

Kummer College of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development

About the Kummer College:

The establishment of the Kummer College was made possible by a transformative $300 million gift from June and Fred Kummer, a 1955 graduate of Missouri S&T. The Kummer College was established to serve as a pathbreaking model for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university. Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T, this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities related to technology commercialization, business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and economic development. The Kummer College seeks to help teach, conduct research and perform the translation of science and technology for the benefit of humanity.

Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with 100 degree programs in 39 disciplines, with over 7,000 on-campus and online students. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis, Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs and master's degrees in biological sciences and business administration, among others.

The Kummer College of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is inviting applications for a new Director of Corporate Partnerships, with an anticipated August 2025 start date. The Director of Corporate Partnerships will be responsible for building the vision, strategy, and operations needed to establish external corporate partnerships for identifying mutually beneficial client-based capstone consulting projects for Kummer College undergraduate and graduate students. The director will work to align the corporate partner's business, projects, and talent needs with the educational program and student requirements within the Kummer College.

Position Responsibilities:

• Identify, build, and manage corporate partnerships and secure mutually beneficial client-based projects, including matching projects with Kummer College programs and student skill sets while providing oversight to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and compliant with company/contract requirements
• Help the Kummer College foster economic development through local and regional corporate engagement
• Promote the Kummer College and help recruit corporate employees to online graduate programs in the areas of business, information science and technology, economics, engineering management, and systems engineering
• Work with the Kummer College Vice Provost and Dean, Associate Dean, and Department Chairs, as well as the Vice Provost for Online Learning and Educational Innovation, to help identify market-ready academic programs which may include certifications, undergraduate, graduate, and professional program opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Master's or Ph.D degree preferred
• Customer focused with experience working in some capacity with corporate-university partnerships

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $78,562.00 to $120,078.00 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 13
University Title: STRAT COMM CONSULTANT LEAD
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the multicultural community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a diverse population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With a vibrant and diverse cultural scene, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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