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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8297

Working TitleEXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentUniversity Marketing and Communications

FTE1

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

Responsible for coordinating community and business partnerships that enhance UTRGV’s brand visibility and the creation of mutually beneficial collaborations to provide value-added experiences for students, faculty, and staff and strengthen the institution’s presence within the Rio Grande Valley and beyond in collaboration with multiple internal department and external stakeholders.

Description of Duties

+ Develops, manages and supports strategic partnerships with businesses, organizations, and chambers of commerce to enhance UTRGV’s brand and community presence.

+ Collaborates with the Office of Human Resources to promote the university-wide discount program and supports the securing of exclusive deals with local restaurants, retailers, and service providers for students, faculty, and staff.

+ Collaborates with the office of Development, for the coordination and facilitation of sponsorship and partnership opportunities for key campus events, such as securing food donations or vendor participation for student engagement initiatives like the first day of school.

+ Responsible for coordinating with retailers and corporate partners to expand the availability of UTRGV -branded merchandise in stores across the region.

+ Collaborates with Development and Athletics departments to organize and coordinate events for partnership activation and new sponsorships.

+ Represents UTRGV at external events, chamber meetings, and business association gatherings to cultivate and maintain relationships that align with the university’s strategic goals.

+ Collaborates with internal areas such as Student Life, Athletics, and Alumni Relations and Office of Human Resources to ensure that external partnerships bring direct benefits to the campus community.

+ Coordinates marketing activations with external partners that align with UTRGV’s brand strategy and help drive engagement and communicates to respective areas.

+ Monitors and evaluates partnership effectiveness with UMC and evaluates for ensuring that partnerships continue to align with UTRGV’s brand.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations, or a related field. from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

None

Required Experience

Three (3) years of experience in business development, community relations, partnership management, or marketing.

Preferred Experience

Experience in sponsorships, promotions, or retail marketing.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong networking, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Knowledge of the Rio Grande Valley business landscape and key stakeholders. Knowledge of digital marketing, influencer marketing and brand collaboration. Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date05/27/2025

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or [email protected].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/47237

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

+ Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ Other Document

+ List of 3 References

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Additional Document