Director of Corporate Relations, Finance Haslam College of Business UTK at University of Tennessee

DescriptionThe successful candidate will be expected to foster both existing and new relationships with corporate partners. This responsibility can include organizing events and meetings for corporate partners both on and off campus. The primary purpose of these activities will be to (1) improve employment and internship opportunities for finance students (2) enhance industry collaboration with the department and (3) increase support for various programs and initiatives within the department.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership Creating Programs and Networking Improve employment and internship opportunities for finance students. This will involve: Networking with business leaders and employers who have the capacity and ability to hire Finance students for internships and jobsCoordinating among the seven different Finance student organizations to organize a speaker series each semester this will involve inviting members of the business communityCreating and maintaining at least one Finance student job fair per academic yearEnhance industry collaboration with the department Meet with Finance Department Advisory Board (FDAC) members to enhance their involvement with both the department and studentsNetwork with business leaders and invite them to serve on the FDAC or get involved with student groupsNetwork with business leaders and invite them as a guest classroom speaker or student group speakerIncrease support for various programs and initiatives within the department Network with industry contacts to increase support for the CFP initiative between the UTK Finance Department and Dalton.Create programs that might help fund student initiatives (e.g. company sponsored events)QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Education: Bachelors degree required at the starting date of employmentExperience: 10 years of industry experience preferably in the finance (or adjacent) industryKnowledge Skills Abilities:Ability to communicate effectively with audiences including faculty students and industry partners.Ability to develop and maintain relationships with industry partners.Knowledge of internship and job opportunities in the Finance area.Ability to create strategic plan to improve employment and internship opportunities for finance students.Knowledge of the financial industry and its structure.Knowledge of higher education programs.Creative thinking skills.Oral and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Education: Masters degree preferred in finance or a related fieldExperience: Experience working with undergraduate business students preferredRelated certifications are desirable (e.g. CFA CFP etc.)Knowledge Skills Abilities:Knowledge of Career Services software (i.e. Handshake)Work Location:Location: Knoxville TNOnsiteCompensation and Benefits:Anticipated hiring range: competitive salary commensurate with experienceFind more information on the UT Market Range structurehereFind more information on UT BenefitshereApplication Instructions:To express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments.ResumeCover LetterList of 3 Professional ReferencesAbout The College/Department/Division:The Finance Department Mission Statement:Identify and answer important financial questions that impact the business community.Provide innovative leadership in financial education research and practice.Create a learning environment where students and faculty acquire and disseminate knowledge and grow professionally.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1