Business Relationship Manager at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Business Relationship Manager Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 292387 About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!Location (Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.Job Summary Serves as the strategic interface between University Information Technology Services (UITS) and assigned business units. Ensures that technology initiatives and services align with the strategic goals of the University, promoting value creation, service delivery excellence, and meaningful communication. Builds and maintains trust-based relationships and advocates for both IT and business stakeholders, ensuring mutual understanding and shared success.Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - 1. Builds and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with business and IT stakeholders 2. Serves as a primary point of contact for IT services and strategic alignment with business goals3. Communicates clearly with stakeholders regarding project updates, service performance, and IT initiatives4. Advocates for business partners' needs and ensures priorities are reflected in IT planning5. Facilitates service improvement planning and manage client satisfaction feedback loops6. Monitors and supports project delivery, ensuring stakeholder alignment and timely updates7. Identifies and mitigates business and IT risks through proactive engagement and escalation8. Translates business requirements into actionable proposals and support intake and governance processesRequired Qualifications Educational RequirementsBachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.Required ExperienceThree (3) years of relevant experience in a customer-facing, business/IT liaison, or stakeholder engagement role, preferably within a higher education or complex organizational environment.Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred QualificationsCertified Business Relationship Manager (BRMP® or CBRM®) CertificationPreferred Educational QualificationsAn advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related fieldPreferred ExperienceExperience aligning technology solutions with institutional strategyKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIESTravels between Kennesaw State campuses and locations as required to maintain effective relationshipsAble to communicate complex business and technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlinesKNOWLEDGEMaintains knowledge of market trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practicesExperience with conflict resolution and change managementSKILLSAble to communicate complex business and technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlinesExcellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skillsStrategic thinking and influential relationship building Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)Strong attention to detail and follow up skillsStrong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquetteUSG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected] Information This is not a supervisory position.This position does not have any financial responsibilities.This position will not be required to drive.This role is considered a position of trust.This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).This position may travel 1% - 24% of the timeBackground Check Standard EnhancedEducationPer the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screeningresults which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf