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As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, theat 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.

Responsible for developing and advancing research-driven partnerships with companies, government and not-for profit organizations for the Cockrell School of Engineering.

• Act as liaison between UT's research enterprise, our faculty and external partners including companies, foundations and government partners.

• Identify rising research opportunities in areas of focus, develop strategic engagement plan and lead the execution of tasks and workflow to drive effective research-driven engagements.

• Organize and lead effective and deeper engagements between prospect partners and relevant UT faculty and staff.

• Collaborate with department leaders, faculty and communications team to develop messages and content in support of the school's strategic research plan.

• Support collaborative interdisciplinary research initiatives on campus.

• Proactively manage a portfolio of strategic research partners and ensure consistent value-exchange between all the stakeholders.

• Work closely with industry relations teams from other schools and departments to ensure cohesive engagement strategy with external partners.

• Other functions as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field.

• Minimum of five years of business development or corporate relations experience.

• Proven business intelligence and relationship management skills.

• Ability to think strategically, creatively and to work well under pressure.

• Excellent project management, presentation and organizational skills.

• Strong research and strategic analysis skills.

• Demonstrated negotiation and persuasion skills.

• Evidence of having a collaborative style, combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment.

• Experience in navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans.

• Proficiency in using reporting tools and MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Experience working in a corporation or in higher education in a business development, corporate relations or other closely related role.

• Familiarity or experience in the health/biomedicine or civil/environmental industries.

• Talent for developing marketing messages and technical narratives.

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• Work is performed in a standard office environment.

• Work outside of standard business hours may be required on a periodic basis.

• Periodic travel is required.

• Standard work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Flexible work arrangements, to include flexible schedules and hybrid telework, are supported relative to business need.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• 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 thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.

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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 ,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 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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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 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.