The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.
We invite you to consider to applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu . For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/life-in-the-area.html .
NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.
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Business Engagement Specialist ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Please note that this position will remain open until filled.
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Business Engagement Specialist
The Business Engagement Specialist serves as a key connector between Northampton Community College and its external stakeholders, fostering strategic relationships that advance the College's mission and regional economic growth. This role is responsible for cultivating and managing partnerships with public and private sector organizations across local, regional, and national levels. The incumbent will actively promote and market a wide range of college offerings-including facility rentals, childcare services, academic and workforce development programs, and customized corporate training.
Operating within an assigned territory, the Specialist will lead outreach efforts to maintain existing partnerships and secure new opportunities that align with workforce needs and industry trends. Additionally, this position provides direct sales support for the Center for Business & Industry (CBI). The role also supports program advisory boards by identifying new members and providing relevant industry information to the Chair. Success in this position is measured by partnership growth, engagement outcomes, and progress toward goals set by departmental leadership and the College's Senior Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal College departments and external business and industry partners.
• Promote and market the College's partnership opportunities, including educational programs, corporate training, facility rentals, and childcare services.
• Maintain existing partnerships and actively identify and secure new business and industry collaborations.
• Represent the College at regional and national events, conferences, and networking opportunities to expand visibility and connections.
• Provide consultative support to companies to assess workforce development needs and propose relevant college offerings.
• Coordinate and support business advisory boards to help identify and address workforce skill gaps.
• Support the Center for Business & Industry (CBI) by providing sales support for leadership development and customized training programs.
• Meet or exceed partnership development goals within the assigned geographic territory as defined by the department director and College leadership.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports, including:
• Travel reimbursement documentation
• Record activity and engagements within the relationship management system
• Provide Monthly partnership progress updates
• Maintain organized records of partner communications, contracts, and engagement outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure successful program delivery and follow-up with business partners.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of partnership opportunities, college programs, workforce trends, and regional economic developments.
Qualifications:
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration,…