Employment
Director of External Relations
The Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF) is seeking a Director of External Relations (Director) to lead BHEF’s membership and strategic communications activities with academic institutions, corporations, foundations, and other related organizations. The Director will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for strengthening BHEF’s membership and developing communications strategy for universities, corporations, foundations and other organizations. The Director will work directly with the BHEF membership chair and the membership committee to develop and execute BHEF’s membership strategy.
The ideal candidate will bring: demonstrated success in working with senior executives to achieve strategic goals and shaping strategic communications, especially focused on senior executives and corporations, preferably in academia, business or the foundation/non-profit sector; strong writing, oral, and interpersonal skills; an understanding of institutions of higher education, foundations and corporations; and a record of success creating and implementing communications strategies.
A Master’s degree is preferred and at least five years of relevant senior management experience is required. BHEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The salary and benefit package are competitive.
All communications will be held in the strictest confidence and no references will be contacted without the candidate’s permission. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
The Search process will be supported by SmithBucklin’s human resources staff. BHEF procures infrastructure services from SmithBucklin, the world’s leading association management firm. All applications should be directed electronically to: https://www3.apply2jobs.com/SmithBucklin/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=722
Located in Washington, DC, BHEF is the nation’s oldest non-profit organization of senior business and higher education executives dedicated to advancing innovative solutions to U.S. education and workforce challenges. Composed of Fortune 500 CEOs, prominent college and university presidents, and other leaders, BHEF addresses issues fundamental to our global competitiveness through two initiatives: the College Readiness, Access, and Success Initiative (CRI), addressing college- and work-readiness, access, and success; and the Securing America’s Leadership in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Initiative, promoting America’s leadership in STEM. BHEF and its members drive change nationally and regionally, work to influence national and state public policy, and inspire other leaders to act. More information about BHEF and its membership can be found at: www.bhef.com.
BHEF is an EEO employer.
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