Deep Tech Partnerships & Programs Leader

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,661 - 73,140; Full time

Job summary

Duke University in Durham, NC, is seeking a Deep Tech Research, Partnerships & Program Manager to advance technology policy and collaboration. The role coordinates partnerships with industry, government, and academia, supports executive education, and leads event planning and outreach for deep tech initiatives.

The position emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration across academia, industry, and public policy, delivering research programs, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in continuing education, curriculum design, marketing, administrative management, business operations, research program management, or related fields.
• Strong project and program management skills and ability to coordinate complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic relationships with industry partners, federal agencies, foundations, and academic institutions.
• Coordinate program logistics and participant engagement activities for executive education and events.
• Plan and execute technology policy conferences, workshops, and seminars.
• Create content and materials for communications, blogs, newsletters, and social media.
• Advise students and manage research programs and initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Event planning

Research

Policy coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMS

Job description

Duke University in Durham, NC, is seeking a Deep Tech Research, Partnerships & Program Manager to advance technology policy and collaboration. The role coordinates partnerships with industry, government, and academia, supports executive education, and leads event planning and outreach for deep tech initiatives.

The position emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration across academia, industry, and public policy, delivering research programs, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement to