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Company Description:

City University of Seattle (CityU) is a distinguished and comprehensive private nonprofit university and an affiliate of National University. We serve students regionally, nationally, and globally, reaching across borders to impart knowledge and empower individuals. With a focus on adult learners and online students, we provide flexible, accessible programs tailored to meet the needs of the modern learner. Offering over 60 academic degree programs, we are committed to expanding our student's knowledge, skills, and possibilities. Our mission is deeply rooted in the belief that education can improve lives. We invite you to join us in our commitment to fostering community, promoting diversity, and providing an environment where every student can thrive and achieve their educational goals.

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Dean, the Development Manager contributes to the school and CityU by ensuring the success of partnerships and new initiatives, which may include new program development, partnership management, grants, and program execution. Partnerships may consist of local companies, national non-profits, and multinational organizations. Working with the Dean, the Development Manager helps set strategy and terms of partnerships, secures funding, sets a program plan, involves other essential partners, and executes the plan. The measurement of KPIs and outcomes will also be a vital part of the role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the Dean and Program Directors in forming new business partnerships and setting new strategic direction based upon those partnerships.
• Develops a project plan to implement the new strategies, using PMI elements and principles.
• Implements the project plan, measuring impact with defined KPIs.
• Manages stakeholders for the initiative in conjunction with the Dean.
• Involves key individuals and teams within CityU to design, develop, and implement the initiatives.
• Manages other external partners who may be involved in the initiatives.
• Prepares updates to ensure progress is tracked and communicated.
• Tracks KPIs, being proactive and data-driven to mitigate issues and drive continuous improvement.
• As needed, writes grants to find funding for the newly defined initiatives, working with others at CityU who have grant-writing expertise.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years corporate working experience, preferably in the Puget Sound region.
• Minimum of 5 years of project/program management experience.
• Minimum of 2 years working with senior-level stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work cross-sector, including higher education, government, private sector, and non-profit organizations.
• Grant writing experience is desired.
• Ability to lead and manage in a creative and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work comfortably with and manage virtual teams.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Must relate to and communicate with diverse students, faculty, staff, and external communities.
• Ability to present a professional image on behalf of the academic school and CityU.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and learning management systems in support of quality teaching and learning.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.

Working Conditions:

The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office setting.
• Evening and weekend hours are required.
• Travel, including overnight travel, may be required.

Salary information:

$90,000 -- 110,000/year

Benefits information:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs, other types of voluntary insurance, retirement benefits and employer matching, tuition benefits, commuting/travel assistance, and other workplace perks.

Application Instructions:

City University of Seattle accepts applications through this online process only. For consideration, please submit a complete application packet. A complete application includes the following:

• Completed Electronic Application Form
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Once you have created a profile, please remember to record your password. Responses will be sent to your Interview Exchange account if you use the 'Help Desk' feature. A hiring manager will contact candidates with qualifications and experience most aligned with current needs. Once the position is filled, you will see a status update in your account profile.

If you encounter technical problems while applying for a position, please use the 'Help Desk' feature in your Interview Exchange account to submit the issue to technical support. For non-technical issues or questions, please email employment@cityu.edu.

City University of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously working to build a diverse faculty and staff. City University strongly encourages inquiries from all qualified individuals interested in becoming part of the CityU team, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.