Partnership Manager

Job Profile Summary

The School of Conservation Futures is seeking a Partnership Manager to support the development, coordination, and ongoing management of a diverse portfolio of strategic partnerships.

Essential Duties

• Maintain and manage a comprehensive partnership pipeline, tracking prospective and active partners, engagement levels, and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of partnership activities, communications, and outcomes.
• Track and report on partnership metrics and progress toward strategic goals.
• Support the development and maintenance of relationships with local and global partners.
• Serve as a point of contact ensuring consistent communication and stewardship.
• Collaborate with leadership to expand partnerships.
• Align partnerships with academic programs and workforce initiatives.
• Prepare reports and presentations on partnership activity.
• Support planning and execution of partnership initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong relationship management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across teams, and analyze partnership data.
• Familiarity and knowledge of the Conservation sector is strongly preferred.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education, conservation, sustainability, or related sectors.
• Experience managing or supporting partnerships with external organizations.
• Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce or HubSpot for tracking relationships and activities.
• Experience working with diverse organization types including nonprofits, government agencies, and corporations.
• Experience supporting student-facing or workforce development initiatives.
• Evidence of strategic thinking and ability to identify opportunities for growth and engagement.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships.

Working Environment

• Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.
• Constantly detects and operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties.

Department Statement

The Rob Walton College of Global Futures at Arizona State University is an integral unit within the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, an innovative enterprise designed to enhance the university’s impact in creating a thriving future for humanity and planet Earth. The College includes five schools, including the Rob Walton School of Conservation Futures (SCF). The School of Conservation Futures aims to create and advance a global conservation community and workforce that reflects the communities we serve and is prepared to protect and restore the full range of life on Earth in a complex and rapidly changing world. As part of ASU’s charter, the school is deeply committed to use-inspired, public-serving work in both local and global contexts.