Partnerships and Programs Manager

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

1d•$70,000

About The Position

The Partnerships and Programs Manager manages a dedicated caseload of company-sponsored projects for Gen Bus 410 (Business Solutions Capstone), a required undergraduate capstone course at the Wisconsin School of Business. The role leads project scoping conversations with external partners to define scope, assess fit and feasibility, and ensure alignment with course objectives and student capabilities. The Partnerships and Programs Manager facilitates sponsor onboarding, coordinates event and milestone activities, administers and analyzes sponsor surveys, and serves as a primary point of contact to ensure a consistent, high-quality sponsor experience throughout the semester. In addition, the Partnerships and Programs Manager supports operational execution of the course, including coordinating project readiness each semester and managing key academic administrative functions.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of professional experience in client relationship management, corporate partnerships, consulting, or program management, or related field
Bachelor’s Degree Required

Nice To Haves

Foundational knowledge of core business functions and terminology sufficient to engage confidently with corporate partners
Experience in education, business, or corporate partnerships
Experience in defining scope and deliverables for business projects
Experience in corporate communication with stakeholders at multiple levels
Familiarity with CRM systems, survey tools, or project management platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Master’s Degree in business, education or related field Preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluates existing academic program strategy and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement
Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and academic program objectives
Assists stakeholders with preparing and/or maintaining documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements
Serves as the liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups to identify and maintain academic program-related partnerships
May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
Leads the development and implementation of academic program initiatives
May manage the unit budget and approve unit expenditures
Manages degree programs and/or certificates, high impact practice programming and events, and curriculum development and implementation