Executive Director of Industry and Research Relations

Job Posting Title:

Executive Director of Industry and Research Relations

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Hiring Department:

Cockrell School of Engineering

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

Leads the development and implementation of college-wide strategies to cultivate and expand corporate and research partnerships for the Cockrell School of engineering and manages the Industry and Research Relations team.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to the Industry and Research Relations office in the Cockrell School of Engineering. Establishes and maintains a viable network of high impact strategic partners. Engages with faculty across campus to identify research areas where UT Austin is world-class and to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Leads the development of multi-investigator and multi-disciplinary major research initiatives for the CSE.

• Collaborates with Discovery to Impact to support the successful implementation of research contracts including Master Research Agreements.

• Supports federal agency and national lab engagement by working with the Vice President for Research office and facilitating campus visits.  Manages research exchanges, faculty workshops, and other corporate events.

• Liaises with all Engineering departments and other Colleges, Schools and Units across campus to present a holistic approach and coordinate the delivery of multi-unit partnerships.

• Manages a team of professionals focused on developing partnerships with external organizations

• Offers guidance to senior leadership on engagement strategies and participates in relevant committee assignments aligned with Cockrell’s strategic plan.

• Covers other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field.

• A minimum of five years of experience in relationship management, business development, or a similar area.

• Experience collaborating with technology companies, clients, professional organizations, or venture funding entities.

• Proven ability to manage professional relationships with C-suite executives and high-level corporate representatives.

• Experience in people management and team development

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong service-oriented approach.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, in a disciplined and sequential manner, to achieve specific investment goals.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than five years in marketing, sales or fundraising roles.

• Experience in creating and implementing business strategies.

• Experience in a higher education environment, particularly with a STEM focus.

• Experience with or working knowledge of the UT Austin fundraising environment.

Salary Range

OPEN

Working Conditions

• Position is located in Austin, Texas.

• Work is performed in a standard office environment, with dynamic work conditions and frequent interruptions.

• Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation

• Repetitive use of standard office equipment

• Periodic travel is required.

• Work outside standard office hours may be required on occasion, including evenings and weekends, to manage peak periods and key deadlines.

• Position is 100% on site

Required Materials

• Letter of interest

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; it is preferred that references be from someone who supervised you, someone you have supervised and a peer.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploade