• Director of Partnerships, BWDC

    Johns Hopkins University (Washington, DC)


    The Black Wealth Data Center (BWDC) at John’s Hopkins University is seeking a talented and collaborative inaugural **_Director of Partnerships, BWDC_** to build out and lead BWDC’s partnership’s pillar. The Director will serve as the primary liaison between BWDC and key external stakeholders and partners to strategically develop, activate and manage partnerships. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic relationship builder with deep experience in multi-sector partnerships, contract negotiation and collaboration across academia, philanthropy and public-sector initiatives.

     

    The Director will build on an existing portfolio of partnerships, ensuring they contribute to meaningful impact and product improvement.

     

    Reporting to the Executive Director, this role will work in close collaboration with the funder, senior leadership, staff, vendors, and partners. Stakeholder communication, engagement, and management will be a critical skill.

     

    Specific Duties & Responsibilities

    _Strategic Partnership Development & Relationship Management_

    + Serve as the primary point of contact for potential and existing partners, ensuring strong, lasting relationships.

    + Own, refine, and utilize the partnership assessment criteria to evaluate new opportunities and ensure alignment with BWDC’s strategic vision.

    + Maintain and develop a structured pipeline of partners, ensuring continuous engagement and growth.

    + Coordinate, with a high degree of independent judgement, between the Greenwood Initiative at Bloomberg Philanthropies, John Hopkin’s University, and the Black Wealth Data Center to ensure seamless partnership integration and alignment.

    + Manage ongoing feedback loops between partners, BWDC’s data team, and product teams to inform and refine BWDC’s work.

    + Ensure insights from partners inform product development and programmatic improvements.

    _Contract & Agreement Management_

    + Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and negotiate contracts.

    + Ensure that partnership agreements support BWDC’s strategic objectives and operational sustainability.

    + Support the resolution of contracts challenges as they arise.

    _Partnership Activation & Execution_

    + Lead partnership implementation, ensuring smooth onboarding and integration into BWDC’s ecosystem.

    + Drive content development and data-sharing strategies to strengthen collaborative efforts.

    + Work cross-functionally to ensure partnerships contribute to both short- and long-term goals.

    _Internal Collaboration & Learning_

    + Maintain strong internal relationships across BWDC to ensure partner insights are leveraged effectively.

    + Facilitate internal learning from field insights, ensuring BWDC’s work remains responsive and innovative.

    + Support organizational leadership in aligning partnerships with BWDC’s broader strategic priorities.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Public Administration or other related field.

    + Ten years of work experience in multi-sector partnership development and management, with a strong track record of building strategic, high-impact collaborations.

    + Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Masters Degree in Social Science, Public Administration or related field.

    + Ideal candidate will have a proven ability to develop and manage partnerships in academic settings.

    + Experience working with workforce initiatives, data-driven programs, or research-focused organizations.

    + Familiarity with the partnership dynamics between academic institutions, nonprofits, and funders.

    + Experience with data-sharing agreements and their implications for programmatic work.

    + Experience in navigating complex partnerships, including contract negotiation and grant agreements.

    + Strong ability to translate field insights into actionable organizational strategies.

    + Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

    + Ability to work cross-functionally and balance multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

     

    Classified Title: Director BWDC Partnerships

     

    Job Posting Title (Working Title): Director of Partnerships, BWDC

    Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PI

    Starting Salary Range: $135,900 - $238,400 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

     

    Employee group: Full Time

     

    Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

     

    FLSA Status: Exempt

     

    Department name: Black Wealth Data Center - BWDC

    Personnel area: School of Government & Policy

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    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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