University of Texas at Austin
Executive Director of Industry and Research Relations
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job Posting Title:Executive Director of Industry and Research Relations
Hiring Department:Cockrell School of Engineering
Position Open To:All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:40
FLSA Status:Exempt
Earliest Start Date:Immediately
Position Duration:Expected to Continue
Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS
Job Details:PurposeLeads 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 RangeOPEN
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.
Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance:Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Hiring Department:Cockrell School of Engineering
Position Open To:All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:40
FLSA Status:Exempt
Earliest Start Date:Immediately
Position Duration:Expected to Continue
Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS
Job Details:PurposeLeads 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 RangeOPEN
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.
Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance:Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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