Associate Director for Research Relations
Full Time
Austin, TX 78701
Posted
Job description
Job Posting Title:
Associate Director for 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:
General Notes
As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the
Cockrell School of Engineering
at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.
The Cockrell School is
committed
to building an inclusive environment, free from all forms of hate, racism and injustice, where students, faculty and staff feel safe and supported. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, gender and gender expression, or socioeconomic background.
Purpose
Responsible for developing and advancing research-driven partnerships with companies, government and not-for profit organizations for the Cockrell School of Engineering (CSE).
Responsibilities
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Maintain a strong understanding of the CSE research landscape, including recognition of areas of strength and opportunities for collaborations to act as liaison between UT’s research enterprise, our faculty, and external industry and government partners.
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Organize and lead effective research-focused engagements between prospect partners and relevant UT faculty and staff.
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Aide industry partners through the mechanisms, processes, and policies relevant to research funding.
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Collaborate with leadership, development, and communications team to craft messages and content in support of the school’s strategic research plan.
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Develop collaborative interdisciplinary research initiatives and support large concept proposals.
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Identify rising research opportunities, develop strategic partner engagement plan and lead the execution of tasks to drive research outcomes.
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Proactively manage a portfolio of strategic research partners, identify raising opportunities and ensure consistent value-exchange between all the stakeholders.
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Coordinate CSE research efforts with partners throughout the university including the Office of the Vice President for Research, the Office Discovery to Impact, schools, colleges, and ORU to ensure cohesive engagement strategy with external partners.
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Other functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment
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Minimum of five years of business development or corporate relations experience.
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Proven business intelligence and relationship management skills.
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Ability to think strategically, creatively and to work well under pressure.
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Excellent project management and organizational skills.
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Strong research and strategic analysis skills.
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Demonstrated negotiation and persuasion skills.
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Evidence of having a collaborative style, combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment.
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Experience in navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans.
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Proficiency in using reporting tools and MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
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BS in Engineering highly desired but not required. Experience working in a corporation or higher education in business development, corporate relations or other closely related area.
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Interest and ability to understand technical/engineering topics at a high level.
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Talent for developing marketing messages and technical narratives.
Salary Range
OPEN
Working Conditions
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Work is performed in a standard office environment.
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Work outside of standard business hours may be required on a periodic basis.
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Periodic travel is required.
Work Shift
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Standard work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Flexible work arrangements, to include flexible schedules and hybrid telework, are supported relative to business need.
Required Materials
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Resume/CV
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3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
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Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
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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.
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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.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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E-Verify Poster (English)[PDF]
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E-Verify Poster (Spanish)[PDF]
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Right To Work Poster (English)[PDF]
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Right To Work Poster (Spanish)[PDF]
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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 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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