Business Engagement Specialist

Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
Job Description
The Business Engagement Specialist serves as a key connector between Northampton Community College and its external stakeholders, fostering strategic relationships that advance the College’s mission and regional economic growth. The role is responsible for cultivating and managing partnerships with public and private sector organizations across local, regional, and national levels.

Requirements

  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal College departments and external business and industry partners.
  • Promote and market the College’s partnership opportunities, including educational programs, corporate training, facility rentals, and childcare services.
  • Maintain existing partnerships and actively identify and secure new business and industry collaborations.
  • Represent the College at regional and national events, conferences, and networking opportunities to expand visibility and connections.
  • Provide consultative support to companies to assess workforce development needs and propose relevant college offerings.
  • Coordinate and support business advisory boards to help identify and address workforce skill gaps.
  • Support the Center for Business & Industry (CBI) by providing sales support for leadership development and customized training programs.
  • Meet or exceed partnership development goals within the assigned geographic territory as defined by the department director and College leadership.
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports, including travel reimbursement documentation, record activity and engagements within the relationship management system, and provide Monthly partnership progress updates.
  • Maintain organized records of partner communications, contracts, and engagement outcomes.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to ensure successful program delivery and follow-up with business partners.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of partnership opportunities, college programs, workforce trends, and regional economic developments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical plan options for you and your family (plus dental and vision)
  • College retirement contribution of 8% of your salary upon hire
  • NCC tuition waiver
  • Up to 25 days' vacation/floating
  • 10 sick days
  • 4-day workweeks during Summer
  • Holidays (including a week+ break between Christmas and New Year’s)
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