University Development Director

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University Development Director
The candidate will work collaboratively across functions and organizations in the WGU education system (including the WGU system innovation core of the University, WGU Labs, WGU Advancement, New U Venture Partners, legal, finance and people operations) to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic initiatives - investment opportunities that advance the system’s strategic objectives. Analyze the company’s strategic objectives, as well as industry trends to identify, recommend, and pursue directions and transactions that can realize those strategic objectives. Lead agreement negotiations, strategic execution and manage post-acquisition integration. Serve as a board member or observer on select investments. Research and articulate the strategic rationale and risk/return characteristics of investment opportunities (M&A, strategic investments, corporate-level partnerships, launch of internal start-ups) across a variety of industries and geographies. Develop business cases to identify, assess, screen, and validate potential initiatives using financial and strategic analysis frameworks. Develop complex financial models to evaluate potential opportunities. Assess acquisition and development opportunities utilizing valuation models and various debt and equity structures. Oversee junior associates in their preparation of strategic and financial analysis. Prepare and present clear, concise investment and initiative presentations and internal memos for the executive team, Board of Directors, and external partners. Lead valuations of projects and targets; support team in financial structuring and due diligence exercises for acquisition or partnership opportunities. Work collaboratively across functions (technology, legal, finance, communications, tax, brands, sales) to conduct due diligence to validate assessment opportunities. Manage cross-functional teams of business units and corporate departments (e.g. legal, tax, HR, finance) through various phases of M&A and strategic investments projects. Support contract negotiations (LOIs, term sheets, agreements) for partnerships and corporate transactions. Support University Development team efforts to source ideas and perform opportunity assessment, market research, market sizing. Help support and validate new idea generation, identify growth opportunities, and promote a culture of innovation. Through attendance of industry conference and functions, build a professional network of internal and external contacts to keep abreast of investment opportunities, emerging business models, and industry trends. Help track research sources, identify and monitor trends of interest, and translate findings into actionable projects. Penchant for being an intrapreneur preferred. Must have Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. Should have 6 years of management experience in a strategic consulting (e.g. BCG, McKinsey or Bain), general management, corporate strategy/innovation/research analyst experience, corporate development, venture capital, private equity or investment banking role. MBA or JD degree preferred. Should preferably have 8 years of relevant work experience. Experience working in large complex organizations as well as entrepreneurial enterprises desired.

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