Business Development Lead - Military Veterans

Special Instructions to Applicants

A resume, cover letter and completed application are required to be considered for this position.

Please note, this is a HYBRID role.

Position Summary

If you are looking for an opportunity to provide strategic leadership, collaborate closely with business partners and drive the planning and implementation of marketing deliverables, sponsorships and partnership initiatives, consider joining UCLA Alumni Affairs as our Business Development Lead. Serving as the main point of contact for all things business development, you will bring your strong experience and abilities to make connections, align with strategic objectives and fulfill contractual obligations that advance alumni participation and maximize possibilities for corporate partnerships within UCLA's Alumni Association. This is a remarkable role where you will support a culture of excellence, integrity and collaboration while making an impact and advancing your career. Our team is committed to turning potential into exponential growth in an environment that embodies a strong spirit of engagement where you will be given the inspiration and resources to excel while working with us to build a better, brighter future with Bruins leading the way as we move into a new era of innovation and transformation. Serving as a valued member of our team, you will further our work to provide avenues to build new relationships and learn from our incredible UCLA community. UCLA is a great place to work, helping you active financial well-being with a pension and other retirement savings plans.

Explore more and learn how you can embark on a rewarding career at UCLA!

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

Minimum of five years of experience in sales, marketing and/or business development with thorough knowledge of sales/marketing mediums and funding sources. (Required)

Experience in evaluating marketing outcomes, synthesizing data, and preparing concise, insightful reports. (Required)

Experience establishing, overseeing and evaluating collaborations and projects, and in developing support among both internal campus constituencies and external partners. (Required)

Experience with and understanding of issues involved in a team-oriented environment made up of diverse individuals with a variety of interests, strengths and professional preparation. (Required)

Experience working in educational and/or nonprofit, client service-oriented environment is highly desirable. (Preferred)

Thorough knowledge of marketing, sales and communication principles, media and techniques. (Required)

Strong skills in managing event and media activities. (Required)

Strong time/project management and planning skills; ability to identify and set priorities, perform detailed needs analyses, identify stakeholders, develop action plans, segment projects into their component parts, and manage the process from inception to completion. (Required)

Outstanding verbal communication/interpersonal skills; proven ability to engage/build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including senior leaders/external partners; ability to work collaboratively across teams/departments, maintaining a team-oriented approach to achieve collective goals. (Required)

Excellent written communication skills to create a wide variety of correspondence, proposals, strategic plans, reports, project plans and presentations; able to successfully deliver effective/impactful presentations to individuals/groups and efficiently convey a variety of data/material. (Required)

Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to assess information, situations, practices or procedures, successfully identify and resolve problems in a timely manner using tact, sensitivity and political acumen. (Required)

Proficiency in leveraging technology, including the Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software, with the ability to quickly adopt new systems and tools in a prompt efficient manner. (Required)

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion in all interactions, handling sensitive information with professionalism. (Required)

Detail-oriented, goal-oriented, well organized and focused with a high level of initiative and energy. (Required)

Creative and resourceful with ability to work effectively in a large, complex and dynamic organization. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Ability to travel to off-site meetings and events during regular business hours, evenings and weekends in an efficient manner, sometimes with little advanced notice. (Required)

Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed to meet deadlines. (Required)

Ability to travel as needed.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description

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