Director, Corporate Relations

The DCR will manage a portfolio comprised of corporate donors and prospects. The DCR will work collaboratively with colleagues throughout UWM, including Development & Alumni Relations staff, senior administrative leadership, the Director of Strategic Partnerships, academic staff/faculty, school-based corporate relations staff, and other campus entities with strong ties to corporations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Progressively responsible and successful experience/growth in in fund development or related role, with a strong emphasis on corporate relations or corporate-focused work
• Demonstrated evidence of a strong track record of success 
• Leadership experience within a complex organization 

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or experience in a technical profession; other advanced degree relevant to qualifications listed 
• Self-motivated, independent, detail-oriented, strategic thinker with professional maturity
• Superior verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills 
• Experience with public institutions, especially in higher education 
• Experience with corporate entities and knowledge of policies and procedures related to corporate memberships, sponsorship affiliations, and philanthropic giving 
• Fund development campaign experience 
• Experience in the use of donor or sales management database systems 
• Certified Fund Raising Executive

UW-Milwaukee offers: 

• Innovative, collaborative, and casual-work environment with flexible work/life balance schedules 
• Challenging and progressive career development 
• Competitive salary 
• Excellent comprehensive benefits package 
• On-site health & wellness programs 
• On-site affordable day care 
• Best practice PTO policies and paid holidays 
• Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events