Hybrid Partnerships and Programs Manager

at University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Job title: Partnerships and Programs Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $70,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Madison, United States

About the role

• Partnerships and Programs Manager managing company-sponsored projects for the Business Solutions Capstone course at UW-Madison. Collaborating with external partners and ensuring course objectives align with student capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manages a dedicated caseload of company-sponsored projects for Gen Bus 410 (Business Solutions Capstone)
• Leads project scoping conversations with external partners to define scope, assess fit and feasibility, and ensure alignment with course objectives and student capabilities
• Facilitates sponsor onboarding, coordinates event and milestone activities, administers and analyzes sponsor surveys, and serves as a primary point of contact to ensure a consistent, high-quality sponsor experience
• Supports operational execution of the course, including coordinating project readiness each semester and managing key academic administrative functions
• Evaluates existing academic program strategy and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement
• Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and academic program objectives
• Assists stakeholders with preparing and/or maintaining documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements
• Serves as the liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups to identify and maintain academic program-related partnerships
• May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
• Leads the development and implementation of academic program initiatives
• May manage the unit budget and approve unit expenditures
• Manages degree programs and/or certificates, high impact practice programming and events, and curriculum development and implementation

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in client relationship management, corporate partnerships, consulting, or program management, or related field
• Foundational knowledge of core business functions and terminology sufficient to engage confidently with corporate partners
• Experience in education, business, or corporate partnerships
• Experience in defining scope and deliverables for business projects
• Experience in corporate communication with stakeholders at multiple levels
• Familiarity with CRM systems, survey tools, or project management platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Master’s Degree in business, education or related field Preferred

Benefits

• generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off
• competitive insurances and savings accounts
• retirement benefits