Director of Business Development and Community Engagement

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Director of Business Development and Community Engagement will be responsible for leading the University’s efforts in attaining grassroots recruitment goals in California. The Director of Business Development will devise and implement a comprehensive outreach plan that aligns Operations, Department Chairs, Faculty, Admissions Directors, Admissions staff and related stakeholders and drives the attainment of short-term enrollment objectives and long-term sustainable growth. The Director will be expected to develop new partnerships as well as maintain current partner relations to support the mission of the University. Through program evaluation and continuous quality improvement and best practices, the Director of Business Development drives optimization of the activities, systems, reports, and resources university leaders utilize to attain grassroots recruitment goals.

This position is remote- based out of the Northern California Bay Area.  Domestic travel will be required. As a grant funded position, this role is contingent upon continued grant funding. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts in attaining grassroots recruitment goals in the California marketplace.
• Assist with the establishment of goals and objectives in support of the strategic plan for California enrollment and the University.
• Develop and improve analytical, empirical, data-driven outreach strategies along with the systems necessary for analyzing the effectiveness of our efforts. 
• Devise, implement, and measure the effectiveness of comprehensive campus-based outreach programs to drive the attainment of short-term enrollment objectives and long-term sustainable growth.
• Research individuals and organizations to identify new leads and subsequently build strategic and sustainable partners to support enrollment growth.  
• Build, manage, and maintain a comprehensive lead database for The Chicago School. 
• Work with campus, University level, and System Office admissions leadership to identify and deliver effective solutions for grassroots recruitment needs.
• Identify professional and skill development opportunities related to outreach and recruitment, then facilitate and support the creation and deployment of trainings to meet the identified needs.
• Travels regularly to various locations to fulfill responsibilities.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in business development and outreach related roles.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with businesses, students, staff, and organizations.
• Demonstrated organizational skills in handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects.
• Skill in working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and effectively present information to top management, public groups, and other groups, as needed.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and extensive confidential data.
• Problem solving skills and the ability to lead, instruct, handle a large variety of details and to work with all levels of organization.
• Proficient in the use of e‐mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Relevant experience working in partnership development/outreach/grassroots development.
• Expertise with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook 

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education experience.
• Proven ability to take initiative, problem solve, and work in an ambiguous, fast-paced, and matrixed environment to achieve outstanding results.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, creatively, and persuasively on a wide variety of subjects.
• Demonstrated planning skills and operations experience in team-based, complex environments.

Learn More About The Chicago School

For more information about The Chicago School visit www.thechicagoschool.edu. The Chicago School is an affiliate of The Community Solutions Education System. For more information about TCS Education System visit www.tcsedsystem.org

The Chicago School offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events.

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.