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Office of Advancement
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES),
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
ACES Corporate Relations Coordinator
Goal: Support the Senior Director of Corporate Relations to increasesolicitations and dollars raised. Assist the Senior Director ofCorporate Relations to implement engagement plan for a portfolio ofcorporate prospects that aligns with their goals and ACES.
Corporate Partnership Support
Support relationships with existing college corporate partners specificto agreements
Assist with planning and executing corporate focused events.
Coordinate and help host campus visits for external partners, connectingthem to various college stakeholders.
Prepare briefing materials and briefing meetings with collegestakeholders to prepare for corporate visits.
Help identify and align corporate needs with the expertise of thecollege in areas such as student engagement and pipeline, instruction,research, philanthropy, professional development, entrepreneurship, andinnovation; and identify and develop opportunities with corporatefoundations with areas of expertise within the College.
Facilitate industry and ACES interactions with initiatives, programs,and other activities that have the potential to enhance engagement.
Lead Generation
Identify new corporate and corporate foundation funding opportunities ona continual basis, including tracking alumni activities in corporations.
Participate in department and college events that engage corporatestakeholders.
Assist with lead generation through research and collaboration with UIF,Office of Corporate Relations and departmental connections.
Data & Reporting
Enter contact reports in TED and Salesforce; track data based on collegeand departmental needs, and interface with various offices to helpcreate fund agreements, stewardship plans, and gift fund accounts.
Ensure that stewardship and reporting requirements are met to sustainsuccessful partnerships and future investment.
Assist with collection of information to produce annual reports andother reports.
Communications & Outreach
Collaborate with MARCOM to produce corporate communications such as newsarticles, newsletters, social media, website updates and develop othermarketing collateral as needed.
Produce clear and concise correspondence, including sponsorshipmaterials, proposals, reports, and acknowledgment letters.
Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.
Reports to Senior Director of Corporate Relations.
Sr. Director of Corporate Relations
Assistant Dean, ACES Advancement
Dean, College of ACES
Skills:
Strong organization and communication skills. Detail orientated.Collaborative and interest in working as a member of the advancementteam. Self-starter/motivated. Comfortable with technology.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor\'s Degree
A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or workexperience in marketing/sales or corporate/ external relations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with TED, Salesforce, LinkedIn Navigator or other databasemanagement tools a plus.
Strong knowledge of/comfort using Excel or other information managementtools.
Appointment Details
Hybrid position (generally 3 days in the office required) and attendanceat on-campus events and company visits as planned. Ability to attendevents/activities outside of regular business hours on occasion.
This position is classified as a 100% full-time civil service ProgramCoordinator. The proposed start date is as soon as possible after theclosing date. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualificationsand experience, while also considering internal equity. The salary rangefor this position starts at \$45,000. Sponsorship for work authorizationis not available for this position.
Out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residencyrequires proof of a valid Illinois Driver\'s License or state ofIllinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.
To be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for thisposition. If required by the position, transcripts or otherdocumentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the firstday of employment.
Application Process
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