How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
Plan and carry out the College of Engineering's ongoing program of corporate and foundation engagement, which includes: building research partnerships, soliciting gifts and grants from corporations, corporate foundations and private foundations, discovering licensing opportunities, coordinating speaking engagements and advisory board participation, and enabling employment opportunities for students, in line with the College's mission, goals and objectives.
Who We Are
Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.
Responsibilities*
Manage and support the growth of the College of Engineering's Corporate and Foundation Relations efforts. In addition, the Director supports budgeting, managing expenses, planning, scheduling, and procedural changes to enhance effectiveness and efficiency. This role will:
- Manage planning and hosting of corporate and foundation visits to campus.
- Manage resource generation efforts for both research and academic programs from corporations, corporate foundations, and private foundations.
- Facilitate sponsored research and grant opportunities, including proposal generation and review, tracking, and on-going stewardship activities.
- Solicit and close gifts for College priorities.
- Manage research contract and gift agreement review and processing.
- Manage corporate and foundation stewardship efforts.
- Manage corporate and foundation scholarship and fellowship efforts.
- Manage corporate and foundation relations marketing and communications initiatives.
- Manage maintenance of the College's corporate and foundation relations website(s).
- Work closely with the internal partner organizations at the College such as the: Engineering Career Resource Center and the Office of Advancement, and cross-campus collaborators, like Innovation Partnerships, Medical School Business Development, the Office of the Vice President for Research, and the Office of University Development.
The role will have a 50% effort from the NSF Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) for Digital Twins in Manufacturing (C-DTM). With respect to the new center the
person in this role will:
- Help coordinate the bi-annual Industry Advisory Board (IAB) meetings
- Manage maintenance of the Center's website
- Maintain strong working relationships with the IAB Chair and Vice-Chair(s)
- Oversee and coordinate the full onboarding and membership process for industry
partners
Related Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain knowledge of College faculty and research interests, capabilities and activities.
- Maintain knowledge of current technology, research, and recruiting needs of industry.
- Maintain visibility with cross-campus partners that may also have regular contact with the companies and foundations in the managed portfolio.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of College of Engineering start-up companies.
Supervision Received:
- Direct supervision is received from the Senior Director, Research Relations.
Required Qualifications*
- A Bachelor's degree required (preferably in engineering, the sciences, or business).
- A minimum of five years of corporate work experience or equivalent.
- Considerable experience in business development, sales and/or marketing.
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written skills.
- Ability to set priorities.
- Ability to interact effectively with diverse audiences.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to travel within the United States, with potential for international travel.
- Flexibility to meet changing priorities.
- Fluency with computer software (spreadsheet, word processing, PowerPoint).
Desired Qualifications*
- Knowledge of the law (especially relating to intellectual property).
- A Graduate degree (preferably in engineering or the sciences).
Salary commensurate with years of experience.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
A higher salary may be considered for an extraordinarily qualified candidate.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.