Director of Strategic Partnerships

1 week ago

Austin, Texas, United States The University of Texas at Austin Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead the development and implementation of college-wide strategies to cultivate and expand corporate and research partnerships for the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and direction to the Industry and Research Relations office
  • Establish and maintain a viable network of high-impact strategic partners
  • Engage with faculty across campus to identify research areas where UT Austin is world-class
  • Lead the development of multi-investigator and multi-disciplinary major research initiatives for the CSE
  • Collaborate with Discovery to Impact to support the successful implementation of research contracts
  • Support federal agency and national lab engagement by working with the Vice President for Research office
  • Manage research exchanges, faculty workshops, and other corporate events
  • Liaise with all Engineering departments and other Colleges, Schools, and Units across campus
  • Manage a team of professionals focused on developing partnerships with external organizations
  • Offer guidance to senior leadership on engagement strategies and participate in relevant committee assignments
Requirements
  • 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
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment
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
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
Required Materials
  • Letter of interest
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 work references with their contact information

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