DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF CORPORATE RELATIONS
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 8, 2021
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Job no: 236931-LI
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: ENGR/RESEARCH ADMIN
Location: Madison
Categories: Management/Supervisory, Dean, Director, Executive, Development, Alumni Affairs, Engineering
Position Summary:
The director of corporate relations will develop and lead the new Office of Corporate Relations in the College of Engineering. This position is an attractive leadership opportunity for an individual with a strong engineering or related field and business background and a track record of transforming the way industry and public universities work together. The successful candidate will exhibit and apply creativity, business affinity from idea to market, and the opportunity to bind commercial value propositions to the innovation of one of the world's top engineering colleges. A substantial understanding of engineering research and practice is necessary.
The director of corporate relations will set the strategic vision for College of Engineering corporate relations activities in areas that include sponsored research, employer partner programs, philanthropy and research services. This individual will initially manage all aspects of corporate relations in areas that include research, employer partner programs, philanthropy and service.
Position Duties:
List of Duties
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
Master's degree required, field of study in Engineering or STEM-related fields with business background or MBA with strong Engineering background or equivalent strongly preferred. PhD with background in engineering or related STEM fields and with experience in corporate relations/business preferred.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
A minimum of six years of experience in business development, research or corporate relations is required. At least 3 years of experience in Corporate Relations for Engineering Research or research in related STEM fields and Service including philanthropy aspects appropriate for a director level leadership position in the field is preferred.
Additional Information:
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable speaking in small groups or large forums.
Must be comfortable and interested in working with and influencing faculty, department chairs and Deans, C- and VP-level executives and administrators.
Excellent planning and follow through skills are also essential.
Department(s):
A193501-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/RESEARCH ADMIN
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $100,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Instructions to Applicants:
Please click on the "" button to start the application process. To apply for this position, you will need to upload a cover letter and resume.
Contact:
Oliver Schmitz
oschmitz@wisc.edu
608-263-1547
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
DIR, UNSPECIFIED (8)(M94DN)
Employment Class:
Limited
Job Number:
236931-LI
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Jul 8 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Aug 6 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: ENGR/RESEARCH ADMIN
Location: Madison
Categories: Management/Supervisory, Dean, Director, Executive, Development, Alumni Affairs, Engineering
Position Summary:
The director of corporate relations will develop and lead the new Office of Corporate Relations in the College of Engineering. This position is an attractive leadership opportunity for an individual with a strong engineering or related field and business background and a track record of transforming the way industry and public universities work together. The successful candidate will exhibit and apply creativity, business affinity from idea to market, and the opportunity to bind commercial value propositions to the innovation of one of the world's top engineering colleges. A substantial understanding of engineering research and practice is necessary.
The director of corporate relations will set the strategic vision for College of Engineering corporate relations activities in areas that include sponsored research, employer partner programs, philanthropy and research services. This individual will initially manage all aspects of corporate relations in areas that include research, employer partner programs, philanthropy and service.
Position Duties:
List of Duties
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
Master's degree required, field of study in Engineering or STEM-related fields with business background or MBA with strong Engineering background or equivalent strongly preferred. PhD with background in engineering or related STEM fields and with experience in corporate relations/business preferred.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
A minimum of six years of experience in business development, research or corporate relations is required. At least 3 years of experience in Corporate Relations for Engineering Research or research in related STEM fields and Service including philanthropy aspects appropriate for a director level leadership position in the field is preferred.
Additional Information:
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable speaking in small groups or large forums.
Must be comfortable and interested in working with and influencing faculty, department chairs and Deans, C- and VP-level executives and administrators.
Excellent planning and follow through skills are also essential.
Department(s):
A193501-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/RESEARCH ADMIN
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $100,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Instructions to Applicants:
Please click on the "" button to start the application process. To apply for this position, you will need to upload a cover letter and resume.
Contact:
Oliver Schmitz
oschmitz@wisc.edu
608-263-1547
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
DIR, UNSPECIFIED (8)(M94DN)
Employment Class:
Limited
Job Number:
236931-LI
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Jul 8 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Aug 6 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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