Regional University Relations Manager

JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey. The organization develops and delivers innovative, hands-on, and online afterschool projects and inquiry-based learning opportunities.

Location: United States

Responsibilities

• Understand the structure/culture of and familiarize themselves with the higher ed landscape to relationships within each assigned school within their designated NJ area: either North, Central, or South.
• Supervise two regional coordinators in their outreach activities to connect with key academic and staffing contacts at approximately 5 schools.
• Develop and provide coordinators with boilerplate documents, emails, templated presentations for cultivating initial target contacts.
• Facilitate and schedule meetings/planning discussions for co-Leads to establish formal partnerships with each of the 30 identified schools.

Requirements

• Someone with knowledge or direct experience with the college or university system.
• Familiarity with New Jersey Universities and colleges.
• Ability to manage teams of 2 to 5 people.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communication or business management.

Additional Information

• All roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.
• Membership requires a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week, with a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership.
• The role reports to the University Relations Co-Leads.