What are the responsibilities and job description for the Partnership Program Analyst position at Blackstone Talent Group?
Job Description
Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Partnership Program Analyst to join our Client's team.
Position Summary
The Partnership Program Analyst will support the growing efforts to develop and manage public-private partnerships that advance digital innovation, research, workforce development, and student success. Reporting to the Program Director, this entry-level role provides coordination, analysis, and communication support to help strengthen engagement across campuses and external partners.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mission-driven early-career professional interested in higher education, technology, and innovation ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
Partnership Operations & Coordination (35%)
Position is based in (Oakland). Hybrid/remote options available. Needs to be available to attend some meetings within the greater bay area vicinity.
Security Clearance Required: N/A
Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.
Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Partnership Program Analyst to join our Client's team.
Position Summary
The Partnership Program Analyst will support the growing efforts to develop and manage public-private partnerships that advance digital innovation, research, workforce development, and student success. Reporting to the Program Director, this entry-level role provides coordination, analysis, and communication support to help strengthen engagement across campuses and external partners.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mission-driven early-career professional interested in higher education, technology, and innovation ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
Partnership Operations & Coordination (35%)
- Maintain partnership tracking systems, CRM records, and internal dashboards
- Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and materials for meetings with partners and stakeholders
- Support contract and MOU workflows in collaboration with administrative leads
- Assist in planning and executing partnership-related events and sponsorship activations
- Track deliverables and recognition requirements across multiple campuses and programs
- Serve as a logistics point of contact during event preparation
- Conduct research on companies, foundations, and technology sectors aligned to UC priorities
- Prepare briefing materials, backgrounders, and internal notes for partner engagements
- Track key trends and partnership models across higher education and industry
- Draft content for internal briefings, web pages, presentations, and outreach emails
- Help maintain partnership FAQs, intake forms, and one-pager templates
- Assist with visual and digital materials using tools like Canva, PowerPoint, or Google Slides
- Collect and organize data from partnership activities, events, and pilot programs
- Assist with quarterly impact reports, feedback surveys, and leadership updates
- Support tracking of partnership metrics related to students, research, and workforce outcomes
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in public affairs, education, communications, business, or a related field
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-campus environment
- Interest in higher education, research, public service, or innovation
- Experience using CRMs (Salesforce, Airtable, etc.) or project management tools (Asana, Smartsheet), donor relationship software, and Tableau
- Familiarity with digital transformation, tech industry trends, or university-industry partnerships
- Event planning or external relations experience
- Experience working in or supporting a large public institution
Position is based in (Oakland). Hybrid/remote options available. Needs to be available to attend some meetings within the greater bay area vicinity.
Security Clearance Required: N/A
Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.