Industry Engagement & Partnerships Lead

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida in Sarasota is seeking an Industry Engagement Coordinator to proactively identify and cultivate partnerships between regional industry and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. You will develop outreach strategies that align employer needs with student talent pipelines.

Responsibilities include strengthening relationships with industry partners, connecting HWCOE resources to grow the Sarasota technology talent pipeline, and measuring success through internships

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify partnership opportunities between regional industry and Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE).
• Develop and execute outreach strategies that align employer needs with HWCOE student talent pipelines by understanding regional market trends, hiring demands, and employer expectations.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing UFIS industry partners and HWCOE departments and faculty.
• Connect HWCOE resources—including students, faculty, labs, research initiatives, capstone projects, workforce development, and technology licensing—to enhance student learning and support the growth of the Sarasota technology talent pipeline.
• Prospect new regional companies and startups to build long-term, sustainable partnerships.
• Utilize data to identify growth opportunities and measure program success; track employer engagement, internships secured, direct placements and sponsored projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Florida in Sarasota is seeking an Industry Engagement Coordinator to proactively identify and cultivate partnerships between regional industry and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. You will develop outreach strategies that align employer needs with student talent pipelines.

Responsibilities include strengthening relationships with industry partners, connecting HWCOE resources to grow the Sarasota technology talent pipeline, and measuring success through internships