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Partnership Developer

North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer North Carolina State University at Raleigh
  3. Location Raleigh, NC
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Technology
  6. Posted Sep 15, 2026
  7. Reference pa-234973
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Partnership Developer at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Help build meaningful partnerships that advance NC State University's research, innovation, and economic development mission. As the Partnership Developer, you will cultivate and grow strategic relationships with corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations, connecting external partners with the University's world-class faculty, research expertise, and Centennial Campus resources. Through collaboration, relationship management, and strategic engagement, this role creates high-value partnerships that benefit both the University and its partners.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Development & Relationship Management

  • Develop, recruit, and steward strategic partnerships with corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations, serving as the primary point of contact throughout the partnership lifecycle.
  • Build long-term relationships by meeting regularly with partners to identify new opportunities for collaboration, strengthen engagement, and expand the value of University partnerships.
  • Learn and understand partner goals and align them with NC State's research strengths, faculty expertise, facilities, student programs, and institutional capabilities.

Strategic Engagement & University Collaboration

  • Collaborate with faculty, administrators, research units, and college leadership to identify opportunities that support multidisciplinary partnerships and research collaborations.
  • Guide prospective partners through the University's partnership model, including opportunities related to Centennial Campus and, when appropriate, a real estate presence on campus.
  • Represent NC State University and Centennial Campus through presentations, tours, industry events, advisory groups, and meetings with economic development organizations, government leaders, and community stakeholders.

Project Management & Operational Support

  • Serve as project manager for large-scale partnership initiatives, coordinating internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
  • Maintain accurate records of partner activities, communications, meetings, and project milestones while preparing reports on partnership, prospect, and visitor activity to support strategic decision-making.
  • Develop a strong understanding of University engagement processes and guide partners through available resources, tools, and collaboration pathways.

If you are a relationship builder who enjoys connecting people, ideas, and opportunities, we encourage you to apply. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, communicate effectively with varied audiences, and are passionate about fostering partnerships that support research, innovation, and economic development, we'd love to have you join the NC State team.
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