Hybrid Business Engagement Lead—Industry Lab Partnerships

University of Wisconsin Madison; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Business Engagement Officer within the College of Engineering's Office of Corporate Relations. You will lead industry and lab partnerships, drive a growth-focused strategy for consortia and centers, and expand collaborations with departments and faculty.

The role involves coordinating national/international partnerships, developing outreach events, and working in a hybrid schedule with onsite and remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving cross-functional initiatives and influencing multidisciplinary teams without direct authority to deliver high-impact results.
• Experience crafting and delivering clear presentations to leadership, advisory boards, faculty, or external stakeholders.
• Professional experience identifying, developing, or expanding corporate partnerships, joint initiatives, or revenue-generating opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages industrial consortia and national lab collaborations connected to UW research, including strategy, communications, event planning, membership engagement, and member recruiting.
• Evaluates existing strategies and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement.
• Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures.
• Monitors portfolio activity and market share and disseminates updates to leadership and appropriate entities.
• Plans and directs staff implementation of new and existing business outreach events, programs, communications, and research activities.

Skills

Energetic with bias for action

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

MS or MBA

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Business Engagement Officer within the College of Engineering's Office of Corporate Relations. You will lead industry and lab partnerships, drive a growth-focused strategy for consortia and centers, and expand collaborations with departments and faculty.

The role involves coordinating national/international partnerships, developing outreach events, and working in a hybrid schedule with onsite and remote work.