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Coordinator/Assistant Director/Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships

Inside Higher Ed, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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Coordinator/Assistant Director/Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships Department:

Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER), Stanford, California

Welcome to Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With 138 NCAA team championships, we are the Home of Champions and support a nearly 900 student‑athlete community across 36 varsity teams.

This role is located on site and is a 2‑year fixed‑term position on the Corporate Partnerships and External Relations team. The Coordinator/Assistant Director/Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships will support partnership marketing, development, event strategy and revenue generation.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee relationships, fulfillment/activation and development of multiple key sponsorship accounts, acting as a trusted partner to ensure long‑term satisfaction and renewal.

Attend all home football games, partner hospitality events and selected Fall/Winter and Spring sport events.

Lead hospitality planning, strategy, budgeting, implementation and execution of partner events (e.g., Golf Tournaments, Financial Seminars, VIP Game Day Experiences, Partner Summits and Leadership Academies).

Strategize overall department direction including inventory, services, analytics and continued development.

Oversee the CRM system (L365), invoicing and payments receivable process.

Maintain a comprehensive database of partner contracts and inventory.

Produce and lead comprehensive year‑end recap reporting for assigned sponsors to demonstrate ROI.

Collaborate with internal departments (facilities, events/operations, fan experience, marketing, video, legal, accounting) to fulfill partner needs.

Other duties as assigned.

Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

3–4 years of experience in partnership activation/development/fulfillment, ideally with a background in client events/hospitality.

Familiarity with collegiate athletics.

Strong organizational, project management and communication skills.

Proficiency with Google Workspace and Photoshop.

DAPER’s Integrity This position, like all DAPER staff, is responsible for upholding Stanford’s athletics program integrity and reputation, ensuring compliance with university policies, NCAA and ACC rules and regulations.

Pay Range Expected pay range: $72,000 – $80,000 per annum.

Benefits Stanford University provides a comprehensive rewards package. Additional details can be reviewed on the Cardinal at Work website.

EEO Statement Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Stanford Human Resources.

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