Director, Strategic Education & Industry Partnerships
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193003EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Director, Strategic Education & Industry PartnershipsAnticipated Hiring Range
$88,000-$105,000Work Schedule
8am - 5pmJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
PhysicsAbout the Department
The Physics Department provides: (1) High quality Physics instruction to the University community through gateway courses in introductory physics; (2) educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in physics through high quality curricula, faculty, and research facilities; (3) outreach programs that advance scientific knowledge. Our research programs cover a diverse spectrum including astrophysics, general relativity, condensed matter theory and experiment, computational physics, biophysics, nanoscale science, physics education, experimental nuclear physics, particle and nuclear theory, experimental optics, and experimental atomic and molecular physics. The department enrolls approximately 120 graduate students and 140 undergrad physics majors. The department size is approximately 56 faculty members. Please visit our Sciences Strategic Plan and the College of Sciences Culture Charter to learn more about the College of Sciences.
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.
Essential Job Duties
The Director of Strategic Education Partnerships will work closely with the Carbon Electronics cluster (leader, officers, and members) and related scientific communities to develop and implement strategic plans that result in building fully integrated, convergent education and technology partnerships with STEM businesses, the full K-12 through graduate school education pipeline, and across graduate programs at NCSU and its partners. This individual will have an entrepreneurial mindset and be responsible for forming and expanding partnerships to develop new initiatives, create innovative programming, maintain long-term relationships, and build sustained funding. The Director will also help COS faculty to manage their grants and research projects.
Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Researching, identifying, and creating a partner prospecting plan to grow the range and size of strategic partnerships for the Carbon Electronics cluster with internal and external key stakeholders (academic, industry, research, nonprofit, government) tied to critical and emerging research, industry, and education opportunities.
- Leading the ideation, preparation, and delivery of tactical updates that are important to the Carbon Electronics cluster and other priority partners.
- Guiding, executing, and tracking successful financial transactions and human resource capital, including structuring partnerships, building strong and diverse funding, and managing projects.
- A subset of these managing efforts are directed toward the support of COS faculty
- Providing vision and leadership for the operating effectiveness of the Carbon Electronics cluster
- Working as Communications Director to prepare marketing materials reflecting the Carbon Electronics cluster value proposition, proprietary point of difference, and value to strategic partners and prospects.
- Planning and executing workshops and professional series relevant to the faculty and students within the Carbon Cluster as well as for outside partners
- The anticipated time division for education partnerships: project and faculty management is 60%:40%.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master’s in Education, Sciences, or Engineering
- Minimum of 5 – 10+ years of experience
Other Required Qualifications
Demonstrated skills and experience in:
- Strategic planning & execution
- Relationship management
- Project management
- Fundraising
- Science communications.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated skills and expertise in
- Social media strategy
- Curriculum development
- Event planning
- Budget management.
Be conversant in a wide range of science topics and their exposition to non-experts.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
12/01/2023Anticipated Close Date
Open until filled.Position Number
00109368Position Type
EHRA Non-FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventDepartment ID
170601 - PhysicsAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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