Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships

Belmont University is seeking a relational minded and detail-oriented Strategic Initiatives and Partnership director to facilitate initiatives that explore and elevate the work of Belmont in creative spaces and industries - ensuring that each initiative is thoughtfully executed with excellence in operational execution, tracking and follow-through; leverages and maximizes the ecosystem and infrastructure of Belmont University; and is meaningfully  impactful – especially as it relates to Belmont’s Christ-centered identity as reflected in the SOUL framework.  This position is based in the Office of Imagination, Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships and supports work in the Creative Arts Collective for Christian Life and Faith.   

Partnership Development & Coordination 

• Cultivate relationships with external and internal partners working closely with the Vice President for Imagination, the Chief Creative Officer, and the Managing Director of the Creative Arts Collective as needed 
• Carry a portfolio of partnership projects facilitating collaborative programming that creates value for Belmont, its students, and partners which includes managing the active engagement and stewardship plan for key university partners 
• Create and manage onboarding and engagement processes for new partners  

Project Management 

• Carry a portfolio of projects and function as the project lead
• Develop and oversee project plans for partnerships which could include but are not limited to exhibitions, performances, lectures, residencies, and special events
• Oversee project plans as it relates to integration and coordination with academic partners and other campus units
• Coordinate logistics, communications, and stakeholder meetings
• Track timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure smooth execution 

Communication & Storytelling 

• Prepare compelling presentations, reports, and updates for university leadership and external partners
• Document and share the impact of initiatives through storytelling, media, and public engagement working closely with colleagues across campus especially the office of university marketing and communications and the Creative Arts Collective for Christian Life and Faith 

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with diverse communities and navigating institutional structures.
• Ability to communicate with external partners at the senior leadership level.
• Familiarity with project management tools.
• Ability to work with leaders at all levels.
• Ability to navigate confidential information as needed.
• Ability to take initiative and execute with clarity of the big picture.