About Oakton College

For over 50 years, Oakton College has been the setting where

thousands begin or continue their college or career studies.

Educating people of all ages, from all walks of life and from more

than 40 nations, Oakton focuses on improving the quality of life

for everyone who enters its doors.

Electric Vehicle Consultant for Strategic Partnerships, Space

Acquisition, and Funding Strategies for Automotive Technology

Program.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Consultant with expertise in

strategic partnerships, space acquisition, and funding strategy

development to support both the establishment and expansion phases

of our Electronic Vehicle (EV) program. This dynamic individual

will not only facilitate the identification and securing of optimal

space for expansion, but will also play a crucial role in

identifying and securing additional funding sources for future

phases of the project, which includes funding for equipment, space

enhancements, and other necessary resources. The ideal candidate

will have a robust background in financial strategy and partnership

development, showcasing a strong track record of negotiating

mutually beneficial partnerships and securing funding from diverse

sources.

Responsibilities

January 28, 2025- June 30, 2026

Identify and engage potential partners for the provision of lot

space for the EV program, emphasizing the mutual benefits and

strategic alignment.

Broker and negotiate partnerships and agreements with a focus

on securing both space and financial resources for the program's

growth and sustainability.

Collaborate with financial and legal advisors to ensure the

viability and compliance of funding strategies and agreements.

Prepare and present proposals to potential funders and

partners, highlighting the benefits of investing in the EV program

and the broader community impact.

Maintain a strong network of industry contacts and potential

funding sources, staying informed of emerging opportunities and

trends in the EV sector.

Set the stage for the future development and expansion of the

EV Program through implementing a comprehensive funding strategy,

and identifying potential grants, sponsors, and investment

opportunities.

Requirements

Qualifications

Proven experience in partnership development, space

acquisition, and financial strategy within the EV industry or a

related field.

Demonstrated success in securing funding through grants,

sponsorships, or partnerships.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop strategic

funding plans that align with program goals and partner

objectives.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills,

capable of building relationships with a variety of

stakeholders.

Knowledge of legal and financial frameworks related to

partnership agreements, funding acquisition, and project

development.

Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving

and opportunity identification.

Additional Information

Salary commensurate with experience

Please contact hr@oakton.edu if you have any questions or

experience problems in submitting your application.

Oakton is accessible by public transportation.

Benefits -

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Application Instructions

For further details, visit our website at www.oakton.edu and

select the Employment link to view Employment Opportunities.

Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of,

at least, three (3) professional references with contact

information prepared to submit with your application.

Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates

upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions

are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in

compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the

Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection

Act of March 2021.

Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without

notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are

required.

Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility

verification.

Out-of-State Employment Defined

Oakton College's primary location of operation is in the state of

Illinois. An "out-of-state employee" is defined as an employee of

Oakton College whose primary work location is outside of the state

of Illinois. State taxes, employment tax, and worker's compensation

provisions vary from state to state and require payroll compliance

with these various rules.

Allowable States for Out-of-State Employment

All employees must maintain their primary residence in Illinois,

Indiana, or a reciprocal state with Illinois. Reciprocal states

include Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Illinois has tax

agreements with these reciprocal states. Employees may have their

primary residence in Indiana since Indiana is adjacent to

Illinois.

Qualifications

We are seeking an experienced Consultant with expertise in
will have a robust background in financial strategy and partnership
Proven experience in partnership development, space
acquisition, and financial strategy within the EV industry or a
Demonstrated success in securing funding through grants,
sponsorships, or partnerships
Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop strategic
funding plans that align with program goals and partner
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills,
capable of building relationships with a variety of
Knowledge of legal and financial frameworks related to
Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving
experience problems in submitting your application
Oakton is accessible by public transportation
at least, three (3) professional references with contact
compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the
Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection
All employees must maintain their primary residence in Illinois,

Benefits

partners, highlighting the benefits of investing in the EV program
funding sources, staying informed of emerging opportunities and
Salary commensurate with experience
provisions vary from state to state and require payroll compliance

Responsibilities

strategic partnerships, space acquisition, and funding strategy
development to support both the establishment and expansion phases
will not only facilitate the identification and securing of optimal
space for expansion, but will also play a crucial role in
identifying and securing additional funding sources for future
phases of the project, which includes funding for equipment, space
enhancements, and other necessary resources
development, showcasing a strong track record of negotiating
mutually beneficial partnerships and securing funding from diverse
Identify and engage potential partners for the provision of lot
space for the EV program, emphasizing the mutual benefits and
Broker and negotiate partnerships and agreements with a focus
on securing both space and financial resources for the program's
growth and sustainability
Collaborate with financial and legal advisors to ensure the
viability and compliance of funding strategies and agreements
Prepare and present proposals to potential funders and
Maintain a strong network of industry contacts and potential
Set the stage for the future development and expansion of the
EV Program through implementing a comprehensive funding strategy,
and identifying potential grants, sponsors, and investment
partnership agreements, funding acquisition, and project

Electric Vehicle Consultant

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