The Corporate Engagement Events & Program Manager will work closely with the Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources and Engagement (SPIRE) team and other internal stakeholders to enhance the university’s corporate engagement strategy. The Manager will organize programs and events, arrange tours and visits, work with internal and corporate partners on special events and programs. The Manager will help design new programs that enhance multi-faceted relationships with companies throughout the state of Maine and beyond. Typical hiring range is $50,000 to $65,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing. Further information can be found on our Together for Maine website.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Significant experience (5+ years) planning and organizing events for a business audience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with partners and all levels of staff.
• Experience that demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work well and maintain composure under pressure, and solve problems.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of best practices and experience developing new programs and initiatives for talent and innovation partnerships, especially at land-grant institutions.
• Experience developing effective working relationships with businesspeople, local and state government officials, as well as University faculty, staff, and administration.
• Knowledge of desktop applications and relational databases, especially Salesforce.
• Experience developing, packaging, and implementing creative solutions for partners.
• Knowledge of marketing and public relations.
• Experience writing effective grant and business proposals.

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows: Updated March 13, 2023
Review of applications to begin: March 20, 2023
Interviews to begin no earlier than: March 27, 2023
Tentative start date: April 10, 2023

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Renee Kelly at rwkelly@maine.edu or 207-581-1401.

Appropriate background checks are required.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).