Director, Florida Space Research Consortium

Classification Title:

Director

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience.

Job Description:

20% - Administrative Leadership
- Develop and implement a strategic research agenda for the Consortium aligned with institutional priorities and national space research goals.
- Promote collaborative partnerships between Consortium member institutions, government agencies (e.g., NASA, DoD), and industry partners.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Consortium and external funding agencies, advocating for research priorities and funding opportunities.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Consortium and industry partners, broadly seeking out customer needs and potential areas to collaborate.
- Represent the Consortium at national and international conferences, advocating for its research priorities.
- Build and maintain relationships with top ten Space Industry Companies in the State of Florida.
- Build and maintain relationships with federal and state agencies, policymakers, and research organizations.
- Oversee day-to-day activities of the Consortium.
- Function as the representative of the Consortium to promote all Consortium activities and interests.
- Act as the liaison between the Consortium and external entities, including but not limited to, Commercial companies, space related non-profits, Space Florida, government agencies, sponsors and donors.
- Identify space as needed to operate the Consortium and execute the Consortium’s activities.
- Identify Consortium staffing needs and make hiring recommendations to the Board.
- By August 31 each year, provide the Board with a written report or presentation summarizing the activities performed by and under this Agreement during the previous fiscal year including a high-level financial summary of all revenue collected on behalf of the Consortium, amounts expended on behalf of the Consortium, and amounts held on behalf of the Consortium.

20% - Financial & Membership Management
- Develop, maintain, and grow a self-sustaining business model to meet the future needs and visions of the Consortium’s Board.
- Track and manage member contributions, including initial and annual payments.
- Issue payment reminders and provide financial status reports to the Consortium Board.
- Collaborate with the Fiscal Agent to ensure proper fund allocation and financial reporting.
- Monitor and report on Consortium expenses, including office leases, salaries, and research initiatives.
- Prepare and present quarterly financial and operational reports to the Consortium Board.
- Provide regular updates to the Board and any Board committees that may be created by the Board on Consortium activities, and strategic initiatives.
- Prepare reports, proposals, and recommendations for Board review and approval.
- Incur reasonable expenses in carrying out the purposes of the Consortium activities provided that such expenses are consistent with any approved budget or authorization by the Fiscal Agent.

20% - Strategic Planning & Market Assessment
- Conduct market assessments and research to support the objectives of the Consortium with focused efforts on industry.
- Identify opportunities for new partnerships, funding sources, and research collaborations.
- Develop proposals and recommendations for the Consortium Board to enhance the Consortium’s impact.

20% - Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure all Consortium activities comply with applicable regulations, agreements, and policies.
- Facilitate audits and financial reviews as required by the Consortium Board.
- Prepare and submit required filings, reports, and documentation to maintain compliance.

20% - Member Engagement & Expansion
- Facilitate the process for admitting new Consortium university and industry members, including reviewing applications and coordinating the voting process.
- Maintain an updated roster of Consortium Members and their voting rights.
- Organize and coordinate Consortium meetings, including agenda preparation and meeting minutes.
- Identify and recommend potential new Consortium members, university and commercial, subject to nomination and approval by the Consortium Board.

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience.

Preferred:

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