Coordinator, Academic Partnerships
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Company Overview
NobleReach Foundation is a non-profit working at the intersection of government, academia, and industry to tackle the nation’s most pressing security challenges by addressing gaps in U.S. tech and talent.
Job Overview:
Reporting to the Manager, Academic Partnerships, this role will support the development and management of collaborations between NobleReach and academic institutions. This role involves coordinating curriculum that align with our mission to nurture future leaders and drive innovation, primarily the Innovation for Impact course. Innovation for Impact is a for-credit course for academic institutions that empowers interdisciplinary student teams to deploy entrepreneurial methods to solve real-world problems in and across areas of national importance. The course is currently taught at over a dozen academic institutions, with many more planned in 2025 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and executing curriculum programs under Academic Partnerships, primarily the Innovation for Impact course
- Support the establishment and maintenance of relationships with universities and academic partners to promote NobleReach curriculum programs
- Support the establishment and maintenance of relationships with program stakeholders including mentors from industry, government, and non-profits and program alumni
- Serve as a liaison between NobleReach and course partners across academia, industry, and government, ensuring clear and effective communication
- Enhance the curriculum and content for the course, under the supervision of Academic Partnerships team leadership
- Capture and communicate course outcomes and successes, including writing student success stories/highlights
- Manage documentation, scheduling, and logistics related to academic partnerships and events such as instructor trainings
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Administration, Business or a related field
- Experience with innovation/entrepreneurship and/or the startup community preferred.
- Experience in curriculum development or educational program management is a plus
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project management tools
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM platforms such as Salesforce is a plus
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
- Demonstrated interest in public service and mission-driven work
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment; ability to exercise flexibility and good judgment in complex situations
- Appetite for curiosity and desire to learn
Salary is commensurate on experience. This position is bonus eligible.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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