Assistant Director, National Security Applied Research

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking an Assistant Director, Applied Research for National Security Lab on the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. The role leads strategic initiatives, manages education programs, and builds collaborations with government, academia, and industry to advance national security priorities.

The position emphasizes mentoring students and coordinating workforce development, conferences, and sponsor engagements while ensuring compliance with university policies and sponsor

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2 years of experience or bachelor's with 4 years of experience in relevant areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director and Associate Directors in developing ARNS strategic vision and initiatives.
• Participate in strategic planning and expand partnerships with DoD, academia, and industry.
• Support education programs and workforce development for national security talent pipelines.
• Coordinate ARNS activities, meetings, demonstrations, and sponsor visits.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and sponsor documentation; ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Partnership building

Mentoring

Program management

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

University of Florida is seeking an Assistant Director, Applied Research for National Security Lab on the Main Campus in Gainesville, FL. The role leads strategic initiatives, manages education programs, and builds collaborations with government, academia, and industry to advance national security priorities.

The position emphasizes mentoring students and coordinating workforce development, conferences, and sponsor engagements while ensuring compliance with university policies and sponsor