Partnerships and Programs Manager

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.

• 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

Wisconsin School of Business, Office of the Dean

The minimum salary for the position is $70,000. Actual starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

The employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in client relationship management, corporate partnerships, consulting, or program management, or related field

• 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

• Bachelor's Degree Required

• Master's Degree in business, education or related field Preferred

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.

You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume

• Letter of Qualifications

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Se Ann Yang

se.yang@wisc.edu

608-263-2975
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