Program Manager, External Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, Neff College of Business & Innovation

The University of Toledo • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

This role will advance strategic goals that strengthen the College’s connection
to the community. This role will build partnerships with businesses and
organizations that create shared value and drive advancement of the college and
region. The Program Manager will align education with workforce needs and
community priorities so that the Neff College of Business and Innovation (NCOBI)
becomes a key partner in shaping economic and social impact for the region.
This position will also connect current students and faculty with regional
business partners in efforts to create new student experience learning
opportunities, increase the on-campus Action Learning Lab opportunities, and aid
in ensuring college programs are meeting job market readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business or a closely related field.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business perspectives, is required.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office required, with a grasp of modern technologies.
• Attention to detail, prioritization of work, and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, tight timelines, and frequent high-volume circumstances required.
• Willingness and ability to take direction from various sources required.
• Must be flexible and available outside normal business hours.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a diverse environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Industry experience preferred.
• Connections to industry partners and demonstrated ability to produce results and build long-term relationships preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advance strategic goals that strengthen the College’s connection to the community.
• Build partnerships with businesses and organizations that create shared value and drive advancement of the college and region.
• Align education with workforce needs and community priorities so that the Neff College of Business and Innovation (NCOBI) becomes a key partner in shaping economic and social impact for the region.
• Connect current students and faculty with regional business partners in efforts to create new student experience learning opportunities, increase the on-campus Action Learning Lab opportunities, and aid in ensuring college programs are meeting job market readiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees