Manager of Innovation and Skills Development

Job Description

Manage, supervise and coordinate activities related to an office, department or function in an effective, efficient and professional manner. Participate in meetings, discussions, projects and workshops as may pertain to the administration of the services being provided by the respective area. Competently and professionally complete the duties and responsibilities assigned. May be required to develop and facilitate presentations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Manages the FedEx Institute’s training programs and emerging innovation events, ensuring they address the specific needs of participants and organizations. Collaborates training, revenue and events/initiatives by selecting experts, reviewing content, coordinating and execution of program delivery. Ensures compliance with university policies and regulations by conducting regular reviews to align business practices with institutional requirements. 
• Responsible for the development, submission and management of grant applications (Federal, State, Local, Private, etc.) for programmatic efforts related to supporting training and emerging technology initiatives at the FedEx Institute. 
• Supports the preparation of financial reports to analyze expenses and forecast future programs or activities. Manages and monitors budgets, promptly identifying and addressing any discrepancies. Provides regular updates to the supervisor on budgetary changes or expenses that may impact financial planning. Manages fixed asset tracking and building maintenance to ensure optimal facility operations. Identifies and addresses inconsistencies, advising the supervisor and implementing corrective actions to maintain alignment and efficiency. 
• Provides support for research clusters and collaborates with the supervisor to develop policies and practices tailored to the clusters' needs. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in relevant area preferred
• Five (5) years of appropriate experience.

About Us

The FedEx Institute of Technology (FIT) is an advanced technology and research organization that serves as the front door to the research infrastructure and innovation capabilities of the University of Memphis. It accelerates interdisciplinary research through cross-campus technology clusters. These clusters focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, drones, cybersecurity, GPUs, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and electric vehicles. The Institute also houses the University's intellectual property and patent repository, supporting technology transfer and licensing efforts. In addition, the Institute advances regional technology workforce development by strengthening the size and technical capacity of the Mid-South technology workforce. Supported through a unique innovation partnership with FedEx, the Institute serves as a central hub for research, training, and collaboration that keeps our region relevant and at the cutting-edge of all technological advances of the current age. 

The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.