Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships

Position Summary

Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science seeks a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and relationship-driven leader to advance the College's strategic partnerships and external engagement efforts. The ideal candidate is a skilled convener who builds trust across diverse constituencies, identifies opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration, and translates strategic vision into measurable outcomes that support the College's mission and long-term growth.

The Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships leads and advances initiatives that strengthen the College's connections with industry, government, educational institutions, alumni, and community stakeholders. Working in close partnership with the Dean's office leadership team, the Executive Director identifies and develops opportunities that support enrollment, workforce development, research collaborations, innovation, and community engagement. As a central coordinator for strategic initiatives, the Executive Director aligns internal priorities with external opportunities to expand the College's impact and advance institutional goals.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month unclassified position reporting to the Interim Dean of Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science. The incumbent serves as a strategic ambassador for the College, fostering meaningful collaborations and advancing initiatives that enhance institutional visibility, strengthen external partnerships, and support the College's long-term success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field and 7+ years of progressive professional experience, or Master's degree in a related field and 6+ years of progressive professional experience.
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience directly managing a team of individual contributors.
• Domain Expertise: Advanced knowledge of management principles and core practices within the designated functional area.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Proven track record of designing systems and solving complex problems that span across multiple programs, systems, and business functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with industry, government, educational institutions, or workforce development organizations.
• Experience in business development, economic development, higher education administration, corporate relations, workforce development, or nonprofit leadership.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with executives, community leaders, educators, and government representatives.
• Experience managing partnerships, strategic initiatives, or external relations activities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Understanding of higher education, workforce development, and regional economic trends.

Key Cultural Competencies

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU's policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Benefits

The starting annual salary for this position will be between $100,000 – $105,000 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools: https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview

Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package: https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator

Application Instructions

Please include the names, email addresses and phone numbers for 3 professional references. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not check every box on the preferred qualifications list. We value potential, diverse perspectives, and the ability to build strong partnerships.

Application screening begins 08/01/2026. Position open until filled.