New

Director of Corporate Relations

North Carolina State University

Commensurate with education and experience

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Jun 04, 2025

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194127EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Director of Corporate Relations
Anticipated Hiring Range	Commensurate with education and experience
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, additional hours as needed
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	The Engineering Foundation
About the Department	About NC State: North Carolina State University (NC State) was founded in 1887 as a land-grant institution grounded in agriculture and engineering, with the purpose of creating economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina. Today it is the largest university in North Carolina with more than 34,000 high-performing students, 8,000 pre-eminent faculty and staff and over 230,000 living alumni. NC State is known for its leadership in research, education and service and as a research extensive university, is recognized for its strengths in science, engineering and technology. The University consistently ranks among the top public universities and is one of the best values in higher education. Whether it is Princeton Review ranking NC State among the nation's best values for universities, or Money magazine naming it the #1 best college for your money in North Carolina, NC State has many reasons to be proud. And Princeton Review is not alone. Kiplinger's Personal Finance ranked NC State University 9th and U.S. News & World Report ranked the university among the top five best values in public higher education. In 2016, NC State launched the Think & Do the Extraordinary Campaign, the most ambitious fundraising effort in the history of the university with a $1.6 billion goal. Priorities include dramatically increasing endowment to benefit students and faculty, enhancing facilities and strengthening support for current operations. Primary Function of Organization: NC State is home to one of the world's finest colleges of engineering and computer sciences. For the second year in a row the College ranked 24th overall in the US News and 12th among public institutions. In 2018-19, research expenditures in the College reached nearly $198 million which ranked 6th among public engineering colleges. NC State Engineering also serves as the lead institution on two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers. More than 10,000 students attend the College of Engineering involved in one of the 18 bachelor's, 21 master's and 13 doctoral degree programs offered. There are nine academic departments including: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Nuclear Engineering. The College's commitment to excellence is evidenced by the success of our faculty and students. Each year, both faculty and students receive numerous scholarly and professional awards for their teaching and technological achievements, and our graduates find top-notch careers in research and development, design, production, and management. Many of our 65,000 alumni hold leadership positions in government and both private and public sector institutions around the world. Chartered in 1944, the NC State Engineering Foundation, Inc. ( NCSEF) is a private 501c3 non-profit organization which raises funds from alumni, friends, industry-related foundations and other sources to support the College of Engineering at NC State. Current fundraising initiatives include scholarships, fellowships, professorships, study abroad funds, and capital projects like Fitts-Woolard Hall (the fourth Engineering building to be built on Centennial Campus).
Essential Job Duties	The Director of Corporate Relations for the College of Engineering will develop and implement comprehensive strategies to build, maintain, and enhance relationships with corporate and corporate foundation entities. They will strategically align these relationships with the priorities of the College of Engineering to foster engagement, research collaborations, philanthropic support, student recruiting opportunities, and other academic goals as prioritized by the Dean of the College and the College's senior leadership team. The Director will develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive fundraising and engagement plan focused on expanding and enhancing corporate and corporate foundation connections and increasing revenue for the College of Engineering. Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean for Philanthropy, College of Engineering, the Director will work in close collaboration with the Associate Dean for Research and Infrastructure, College of Engineering, as well as the central University Advancement and Corporate and Foundation Relations teams. The Director will serve as the primary prospect manager for a dedicated portfolio and act as the key liaison between the College and relevant central units across NC State University, including the NC State Office of Partnerships. Collaboration across all academic departments and programs within the College is essential to integrate opportunities for engagement that align with the goals of this role. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Corporate Partnership Management Through strategic identification, qualification, and cultivation, manage a portfolio of corporate/corporate foundation partners and implement cultivation/solicitation strategies for each partner to create and grow a pipeline of major gifts. Create mutually beneficial relationships that align with the priorities of the College of Engineering and NC State University, that are multi-faceted, and can provide annual revenues of six figures or more. Funding Strategy Development Develop and manage the corporate funding strategy for the College. Prepare proposals and related materials as needed to secure revenue, with a priority on philanthropic funding. Develop funding proposals for foundations, corporations, corporate foundations, and organizations, working with appropriate College of Engineering faculty and other academic personnel. Goal Achievement and Documentation Consistently meet individual contact, proposal submission, and fundraising goals, including proactive strategy development and identification of newly discovered opportunities. Document all development activities accurately and in a timely manner within the CRM system. Internal Collaboration Develop strong and appropriate partnerships with academic leaders, faculty, and staff across all departments and programs within the College, and effectively engage them in prospect strategies to align institutional priorities with external funding opportunities. Partner with the College's major gift fundraisers to identify opportunities and strategies to cultivate and solicit corporate and foundation relationships that may be managed outside of this direct portfolio.
Other Responsibilities	Perform other duties as required or assigned. Attend a variety of events throughout the year. Regular travel (local and out of state) and occasional night and weekend work is required for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a relevant post-Baccalaureate degree with a minimum of three (3) years or greater of related professional experience, or a relevant undergraduate degree and a minimum of five (5) years or greater of relevant experience may be substituted for the advanced degree.
Other Required Qualifications	Expert knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethics of successful fundraising and comprehensive capital campaigns, particularly in the area of corporate and foundation relations Proven relationship builder with the ability to form trusting relationships and work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, volunteers, alumni and colleagues Ability to gather, research, understand, and synthesize information from a variety of sources, and the ability to interact with faculty and staff members across a complex university environment to develop high-quality corporate proposals. Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a high attention to detail and processes Ability to work in a program that emphasizes measurable objectives, including productivity metrics for corporate fundraising activities and dollars raised. Excellent listening, communication, interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly in person and in writing Proven experience needed to interact with high-level management in the corporate sector; strong business acumen and an understanding of how corporate entities function (i.e. their needs in a university relationship and partnership) Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic team environment Unquestioned integrity Experience managing volunteer boards and committees Self-motivated and driven with an entrepreneurial approach to problem solving Optimism, perseverance and a positive attitude Commitment to a collegial and collaborative team approach Computer literacy and competency with office productivity software and with relevant CRM software
Preferred Qualifications	More than five years of professional experience working in front-line fundraising at an R1, public university, with documented experience in the area of corporate and foundation relations. Demonstrated success in achieving annual fundraising and/or revenue generation based goals. Experience in a development/fundraising, university, or non-profit environment. Experience working with corporations to create partnerships and solicit funds. Experience in researching funding opportunities and in writing and submitting proposals. Working understanding of STEM disciplines.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	A valid North Carolina Driver's License is required within 60 days of start date. Must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Valid NC Driver's License required	Yes
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	06/04/2025
Anticipated Close Date	Open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Position Details

Position Number	00111477
Position Type	EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	143801 - Engineering Foundation
EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.