Director, External Partnership Engagement

Director, External Partnership Engagement Apply now Job no: 562420 Work type: Management (MPP) Location: Chancellor's Office - Sacramento Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time Chancellor's Office Statement Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Director, External Partnership Engagement. The CSU Chancellor's Office is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Salary The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $150,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Work Arrangements This position is located in Sacramento, CA. Flexibility to telecommute two days a week, with three days on-site at the main headquarters in Sacramento, California. Premium Benefits Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits Generous vacation plan 15 paid holidays a year Tuition waiver education program (also applies to eligible family members) Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) More details here: Comprehensive Benefits Package Classification Administrator III Position Information The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Director, External Partnership Engagement to serve as a key partner and advisor to the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Strategic Engagement (AVC-SE), provide strategic leadership and coordination for external relations, community relations, industry partnerships, and advocacy-focused engagement on behalf of the California State University (CSU) system. The DEPE develops and implements systemwide strategies for cultivating, engaging and stewarding external partners to support the CSUs legislative, budgetary and workforce goals. The DEPE builds and strengthens relationships with external constituencies and cultivates CSU champions who advance the CSUs mission, visibility and strategic interests. The DEPE strengthens regional and statewide collaboration among CSU campuses, building and expanding industry and employer partnerships, and connecting external opportunities to CSU academic, workforce, student success, economic mobility and community engagement priorities. The DEPE will also provide leadership for the CSU Rising Leaders Initiative. Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Strategic Engagement, the Director, External Partnership Engagement will perform duties as outlined below: -Under the direction of the AVC-SE, develop and implement a systemwide strategy to engage external stakeholders in legislative and budget advocacy, as well as in broader strategic initiatives aligned with CSU priorities that further the CSU with third-party external organizations and advocates. -Collaborate with Advocacy and State Relations, Federal Relations, Systemwide Philanthropy, Strategic Communications and Brand Marketing, Tribal Relations, and other Chancellors Office units to coordinate and align external engagement efforts. -Collaborate and provide leadership with the appropriate divisions and offices within the Office of the Chancellor, as well as campus and external relations leaders, to develop and lead strategies, tools and materials that assist campuses in engaging external business, industry, ali ned community-based organizations, non-profit organizations and community partners in advocacy, programmatic supports and initiatives, partnerships alignment and development at the regional and statewide level. -Design, implement and lead engagement strategies and plans targeted to external partners and third-party advocates, including talking points, presentations, messaging, briefing materials, collateral and digital content that promote CSUs budgetary, legislative, workforce and strategic priorities. Provide guidance and consultation to campuses on external engagement strategies, including identification of high-value partnerships, third-party external advocates and regional coalitions aligned with CSU objectives. This is done in collaboration with the appropriate departments at the Office of the Chancellor. -Foster CSU champions by leading, managing and implementing initiatives under the CSUs Rising Leaders Initiative (RLI), including engaging with political and community leaders, educating them on CSU priorities, and creating pathways for them to serve as visible advocates for the CSU. -In collaboration with the AVC-SE, work on identifying, involving and incorporating the CSU in meaningful and aligned sponsored programs, partnerships and initiatives by providing recommendations that support activities aligned with the Office of the Chancellor and CSU interests. This includes supporting the activities of the Chancellor, Trustees and campus presidents involved in statewide or national organizations. -Participate in high impact convenings, conferences, panels and forums that advance CSUs visibility and reputation as a driver of economic mobility and workforce development. -Monitor and assess the effectiveness of external engagement strategies and initiatives; develop and build upon metrics, dashboards and periodic reports to inform the AVC-SE, Vice Chancellor for External Relations and Communications and other senior leaders. -Develop and maintain a comprehensive list and portfolio of external partnersincluding businesses, industry groups, aligned nonprofit organizations, professional associations, civic and policy organizations, caucus-aligned groups and community-based organizationsto target and cultivate as third-party advocates and CSU champions at the national, state and regional levels through measurable metrics, or an accountability framework that aligns with the goals and mission of the CSU. -Convene campus leaders and external relations professionals regionally and statewide to identify shared partnership priorities and develop coordinated CSU approaches to industry, workforce, civic and community engagement. -Create regional partnership strategies that leverage multiple CSU campuses around major economic and industry sectors throughout California. -De