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Description

University Overview

Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and worldthis is the place where you belong.

Position Specific Responsibilities

The Engagement and Business Development Manager will support the newly established Great Plains Mission Acceleration Center (MAC) at FirePoint. The position will work with mission partners from across the Department of Defense (DoD) to connect emerging technologies from small business and academia with critical mission needs. The position will include identifying and interfacing with DoD and Industry representatives and developing strategies for identifying new project opportunities with our DoD customers. This candidate will be responsible for developing the messaging and branding of The Great PlainsMACby overseeing and facilitating collaborations with program partners. They will provide leadership and strategic direction for the planning, development and implementation of marketing, communications, and digital content creation, including development of strategies to achieve business goals.

Summary of Responsibilities

Manages, oversees, and facilitates collaborations with program partners. Provides leadership and strategic direction for the planning, development and implementation of marketing, communications and digital content creation, including development of strategies to achieve business goals.

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership and strategic planning to management within areas of responsibility.
• Oversees the development and continuous improvement of services, policies, processes, and programs. Creates and manages outcome analytics.
• Directs the daily operations of staff and/or team leads in the design and implementation of communication content and marketing materials including major projects, campaigns, events and services.
• Provides leadership in the development of branding, communications messaging and marketing design materials in print, audio, and/or online publications. Oversees and ensures compliance with visual standards and ensures messaging aligns with goals and objectives.
• Provides external communication for press, media and public relations.
• Builds communities through events and services that strengthen relationships with internal and external partners.
• Facilitates interactions with external vendors, customers, and internal partners to comprehend and develop business case and proposal responses.
• Coordinates with, and provides reports and updates to, internal and external resources and stakeholders.
• Facilitates customer engagement and supports strategic growth initiatives for the areas of responsibility.
• Analyzes data to determine achievement with assigned goals and compliance with rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Commitment

Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence.WSUis the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy , race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.