Director, Industry Engagement

The Ohio State University; United States; Sur place; USD 131 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

State retirement plan or an equivalent

Résumé du poste

Ohio State University is seeking a Director of Industry Engagement to lead and manage strategic partnerships between the College of Arts and Sciences and industry sponsors. The role requires coordinating with faculty, industry partners, and university offices to expand sponsored research, attract funding, and accelerate innovation.

The successful candidate will drive collaboration models, negotiate agreements, and support large multidisciplinary initiatives while reporting to institutional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or relevant field.
• Eight years of relevant experience in business development or university research developing, cultivating, and leading relationships is required.
• Significant experience in research administration, corporate engagement, business development, technology commercialization, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success developing and managing complex external partnerships.
• Strong understanding of sponsored research and university–industry collaboration models.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and project management skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead development and management of strategic partnerships between the College of Arts and Sciences and industry sponsors.
• Serve as a liaison among faculty, ASC offices, and industry partners to expand sponsored research opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for large-scale partnerships and multidisciplinary collaborations.
• Prepare reports and presentations for institutional leadership.
• Negotiate research agreements, sponsorship terms, and partnership frameworks.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Negotiation

Project management

Relationship-building

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business administration or relevant field

Master's degree in business administration or relevant field

Description du poste

Job Title & Department

Job Title: Director, Industry Engagement Department: Arts and Sciences | Office of Industry Partnerships and Research Collaborations

Responsibilities

The Director of Industry Engagement leads the development, cultivation, and management of strategic partnerships between the College of Arts and Sciences and industry sponsors. This role serves as a key liaison among faculty, industry partners, ASC Office for Career and Professional Success, Corporate and Foundation Engagement, Office of Sponsored Research, research administration, other university corporate engagement teams and stakeholders to expand sponsored research opportunities, support talent acquisition, accelerate innovation, and strengthen the college's research enterprise. Works with a high degree of autonomy to identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with existing and prospective industry partners. Develop strategies to increase industry-sponsored research funding and collaborative opportunities. Serve as a trusted advisor to faculty and industry representatives regarding partnership opportunities. Represent the institution at industry, research, and economic development events. Facilitate connections between faculty expertise and industry research needs. Support the development of large-scale strategic partnerships and multidisciplinary collaborations. Work with academic leaders to identify institutional strengths and emerging opportunities. Develop partnership models that align academic priorities with industry objectives. Support faculty in developing competitive industry-sponsored research proposals. Coordinate with research administration, legal, intellectual property, and compliance offices. Assist in negotiating research agreements, sponsorship terms, and partnership frameworks. Ensure alignment with institutional policies and sponsor requirements. Maintain a portfolio of strategic industry relationships. Monitor partnership performance and identify opportunities for expansion. Facilitate regular communications and executive-level engagement with industry sponsors. Address challenges and ensure successful collaboration outcomes. Develop metrics to assess partnership effectiveness and research impact. Track industry engagement activities, proposal submissions, funding outcomes, and partnership growth. Prepare reports and presentations for institutional leadership. Recommend improvements to processes and partnership strategies.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or relevant field.
• Eight years of relevant experience in business development or university research developing, cultivating, and leading relationships is required.
• Significant experience in research administration, corporate engagement, business development, technology commercialization, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success developing and managing complex external partnerships.
• Strong understanding of sponsored research and university-industry collaboration models.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and project management skills.

Desired

• Master's degree in business administration or relevant field.
• Experience working within higher education or research-intensive organizations.
• Knowledge of intellectual property, licensing, and innovation ecosystems.
• Experience supporting large multidisciplinary research initiatives.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and industry-sponsored research environments.

Additional Information

The College of the Arts and Sciences Office of Industry Partnerships and Research Collaboration (OIPRC) is seeking a Director of Industry Engagement. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field. The pay range for this job profile is $130,800 - $169,900. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications. Location: University Hall (0339) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Culture & Community

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you'll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you're part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America's leading academic health centers. We're a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.