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Director, Industry Engagement
4 months ago
About Us
Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.
Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA
Job Summary
The Director of Industry Engagement is responsible for supporting, promoting, and delivering industry support to academic and research initiatives across the Kennesaw State University (KSU) campuses. This position will serve as a business contact for specific industry members and work in conjunction with, but not limited to, Office of Research and associated Colleges. This position will be responsible for the growth of industry support activities at KSU through organization, proposal development, and collaboration across the university and the state.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinates with KSU development on interactions with corporate world to ensure correct triage of activities (e.g., research vs philanthropic)
2. Aligns faculty expertise with corporate research and development sponsorship
3. Coordinates and manages industry support activities within KSU consistent with applicable requirements and needs by developing and offering integrated and comprehensive support for specific business needs. These support services will be structured to help industry partners navigate the complexities of working within the KSU ecosystem, with a goal of removing barriers and growing funded activities at KSU
4. Coordinates with Technology Licensing to create a streamlined pipeline to move innovations into sponsor portfolio
5. Develops and grows the industry engagement portfolio through new industry partners. Leverage stakeholder and partner networks across the state to improve industry support participation and outcomes.
6. Identifies, markets, and assists in all SBIR/STTR proposals with non-KSU startups as partners
7. Improves outreach, develops relationships, and coordinates with industry partners. Works across the state with chambers, Georgia Economic Development, and other support organizations to growth and development industry support opportunities within KSU
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted drivers' license
Required Experience
Eight (8) years of related work experience economic development, corporate site selection, and/or corporate investment decision making.
Proven success aligning corporate interests with programs to establish, secure and sustain valuable industry partnerships
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education relevant to the position
Preferred Experience
Academic experience in corporate sponsored research, sponsored programs, and/or industry engagement
Experience with philanthropic focused databases
Experience with corporate philanthropy
Proposed Salary
The budgeted salary range is $119,280 to $150,000. Offers are based on relevant experience.
Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more Visit
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Experience and ability with successfully communicating with all levels within an organization, from senior management to operational teams
Proven success aligning corporate interests with programs to establish, secure and sustain valuable industry partnerships
A team player comfortable with ambiguity as decisions or processes evolve over time and the ability to quickly refine strategies after receiving feedback from stakeholders
Ability to gain credibility and trust with multiple layers of complex organizations from the University to corporations. Ability to interact in a professional and positive manner with all levels of staff.
Entrepreneurial instincts, intellectual curiosity, and an ability to work both independently and as a team member
Dedicated, independent, and innovative team player
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, , or by making a report here .
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time
Background Check
- MVR
- Standard Enhanced
- Education
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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