苏州招聘

The role of the Business Engagement Manager is to:

1. Deliver School objectives in business engagement, in the region, nationally and internationally.

2. Enhance the brand and reputation of the School.

3. Forge multi layered business partnerships across the School’s teaching and research programmes.

4. Be the first point of contact for businesses concerning potential strategic partnerships and lead on the development of these.

5. Support development activities of business facing research and knowledge transfer centres.

6. Support the activities of academics with respect to business engagement.

7. Liaise with international partners to leverage international business engagement.

8. Contribute to the work of the School Advisory Board as required.

9. Develop and implement the strategy to enhance the employability, personal development and career opportunities of students and alumni.

10. Build and strengthen the intellectual and emotional ties with alumni, employers and other strategic partners worldwide in order to develop and maintain long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.

11. Oversee the management of events involving business engagement, such as conferences, guest lectures, knowledge transfer showcases as well as the organisation of events such as academic conferences.

12. Develop and manage the fundraising activities of the School in liaison with the Dean.

13. Support the development of the brand and reputation of the University as a whole.

14. Support the transfer of best practice within the University as a whole.

15. Support University activities as required.

Accountable to Line Manager: Dean of IBSS

Professional Oversight From: Head of the University Student Admissions and Careers Development Office

80% work on behalf of the School

20% work on behalf of the University

Key responsibilities

1. Leadership and Innovation

To lead the development and implementation of a business engagement and employability strategy for the School.

To lead communications to ensure that alumni and employers are encouraged and enabled to maintain a long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with the School.

To work with academics to support the dissemination of research through school based conferences and events.

To review and improve the services offered by the School to help students maximise their chances of securing appropriate work placement experiences and employment after graduation.

To support the development and implementation of work based learning so that all students are able to access and benefit from this opportunity.

To lead the development and implementation of the School alumni strategy to ensure appropriate services are delivered locally, nationally and globally and with a focus on developing life long relationship with opportunities for raising the School profile, employer engagement and fundraising.

To work with Dean and the School Manager to increase fundraising activities and develop corporate partnerships.

To contribute to the wider profession through active engagement with appropriate networks and professional bodies (such as AGCAS, AGR, AMBA, EFMD, ABS, AACSB).

To be responsible and accountable for the business engagement budget, maintaining up to date and accurate information of forecasts vs. plans, taking proactive action to resolve issues, and escalating when appropriate.

To monitor the competition, exploit innovative commercial opportunities for the School.

To build strong networks across the University to facilitate learning, best practice sharing and team working.

2. Marketing and Recruitment

To be responsible for the strategic positioning of the School with respect to business engagement

To benchmark the services /offer with others and share best practice.

To understand, and support the development of, the marketing strategy for the wider School, and help to shape and deliver this.

3. Customer Experience

To take the strategic lead in managing external relationships at all levels

To support the business engagement working group to ensure that every customer contact is owned and managed.

To take a leading role in monitoring and understanding the needs and satisfaction of customers, and communicating this to all engaged in delivery.

To support MBA students for utilising their business links

4. Systems and Quality

To manage the collection of accurate and timely data for accreditation (such as AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB) and ranking exercises (career destinations and alumni data).

To measure and report on service quality and impact, managing the gathering of customer feedback and identifying key performance indicators, to include those relating to ethics and sustainable development.

5. Flexibility

Aspects of the role will require the post holder to work unsociable hours, particularly evenings (frequently) and weekends (frequently).

The job description is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive but will develop, in consultation with the post holder, as circumstances change.

The post-holder is required to undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post, as required from time to time.

Personal Requirement:

1. Education

Masters degrees or equivalent qualification plus 6 years work experience. MBA or professional qualification in careers is desirable.

2. Experience

Managing business relationships at all levels.

Working across institutional boundaries and contributing to cross professional teams.

Extensive proactive work with employers and alumni.

Leading successful projects, organising events and meetings.

substantial and relevant management experience in the public or private sector.

Desirable: Embedding employability, enterprise and or entrepreneurial activity within the students’ experience.

Fundraising.

Updating websites and use of social media.

Delivering professional careers education, information, advice and guidance in the context of an HE environment.

3. Skills and knowledge

Ability to think strategically, develop and implement strategy.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, manage and motivate others.<br/>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels, credibility with students, staff, alumni, external partners and potential partners/employers.

Understands the issues concerning student employability and the role of careers and external Relations.

Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work under pressure

Excellent networking skills.

Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.

Desirable:

Expertise in CRM software.

Strong personal network.

4. Personal qualities

Confident, professional self presentation as a senior member of the School with a strategic focus.

Emotional intelligence and strong influential skills, with ability to relate to a wide range of people.

Personal integrity.

High energy levels and resilience.

Quality focus and service-oriented, Very attuned to customer requirements and demands.

Results-driven orientation, with a dedication to achieving targets and goals.

How to apply

To apply for the position, please visit the following website and apply online before the closing date: http://hr.xjtlu.edu.cn/ . You need to register and then login to complete each part of the application process, including Basic Information, Cover Letter, Job Title and Reference and Equal Opportunities Form. Remember to attach your CV when completing the Basic Information form, and the covering letter (in English) should outline your interest in the post and explain how you meet the criteria.

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