Business Development Associate, Corporate Partnership

External Partner Development: Supports the implementation and coordination of efforts related to establishing strategic partnerships with corporations in Arizona to support the Eller Partnerships Office experiential learning program. Identifies new prospects through research, establishes contact, and begins the engagement process. Recruits and signs new prospects as partners for EPO. Engage with Associate Dean to share recommendations on new industries to pursue relationships with based on research conducted on business landscape and setting goals for outcomes. Relationship management: Supports the management of relationships with existing strategic partners of the Eller Partnerships Office. Maintains continuing communications. Assists in implementing engagement activities that supports long-term engagement and collaboration of strategic partners. Outreach Engagement Events: Coordinates and executes events that will increase visibility and engagement with external partners in the Chandler and Phoenix area. Coordinates efforts of members of Eller Partnership Office and other internal stakeholders to ensure successful execution of outreach events. Recommends strategy on what industries to engage with and build rapport by showing value of partnership with Eller and student population.