Founding Education Director - Tech Commercialization

ucf; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

National Commercialization and Translation Institute (NCTI) at the University of Central Florida seeks a Founding Education Director to shape nationwide commercialization education for deep-technology NSF SBIR/STTR startups. The role blends teaching, mentoring, and program leadership.

Applicants should have 8+ years of relevant experience and a strong background in curriculum development, cohort-based education, and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience per Fla. Stat. 112.219(6) will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design and build the EDUCATE curriculum for deep-technology commercialization with NSF SBIR/STTR focus.
• Deliver cohort education via live virtual sessions, workshops, and peer roundtables.
• Recruit onboard and coordinate practitioner instructors and subject-matter experts.
• Lead the ORIENT portfolio: plan and produce national video/webinar series and track reach.
• Administer pre/post learning assessments and support evaluator documentation.
• Stand up and manage the virtual delivery platform and content library.
• Document the education model for the pilot's transferable playbook and revisions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum design

Education delivery

Stakeholder coordination

Program management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree + 8+ years experience

Job description

National Commercialization and Translation Institute (NCTI) at the University of Central Florida seeks a Founding Education Director to shape nationwide commercialization education for deep-technology NSF SBIR/STTR startups. The role blends teaching, mentoring, and program leadership.

Applicants should have 8+ years of relevant experience and a strong background in curriculum development, cohort-based education, and stakeholder collaboration.