Position Details Req ID: req17165 Position Title: Director of Partnerships Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: AS7083 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: The Innovation Foundation Location Address:
Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74074
United States Hiring Supervisor: Elizabeth Hutt Pollard Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding): 114,000.00 - 154,000.00, Salary Work Schedule: 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri, additional hours may be required as needed. Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary: The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University (OSU) is innovating prosperity. Be part of an agile organization whose mission is to maximize the impact of OSU's excellence in aerospace and advanced mobility, energy, agriculture, and One Health by translating innovative applied research into products and services, facilitating strong partnerships with aligned industry and regional partners, and investing in the development of emerging companies — all for the benefit of society.
The Innovation Foundation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Partnerships to lead our efforts in capturing new business opportunities through relational partnerships with technology-based companies in aerospace and advanced mobility, energy, agriculture, and One Health sectors. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of business partnering across these industry sectors, from identifying potential programs and opportunities to securing sponsored projects and programs.
Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach a resume. Education & Experience Position Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Business Administration, Science, Engineering or related field. Seven years of related work experience, to include business development, business leadership, and/or partnership development within engineering or scientific industry sectors.
Ability to listen and digest technology-based company needs and opportunities and connect to technology-based acumen and capability and propose mutually beneficial partnering solutions. Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships among diverse groups. Strong written communication and interpersonal skills in a business environment. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Proven ability to set aligned objectives/goals and achieve them with limited direction. Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel. Preferred Qualifications: Ten plus years of business development, business leadership, and/or partnership development within engineering or scientific industry sectors. Experience with customer service and/or relationship management. Experience with universities. Experience with technology-based commercialization ecosystems.
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