Part-Time Engineering Industry Partnerships Liaison

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking a part-time Temporary Engineering Industry Partnerships Facilitator to help cultivate and maintain relationships with industry partners and support capstone projects during Spring 2027.

The role focuses on coordinating industry engagement events, communicating across faculty and external partners, and supporting experiential learning opportunities for engineering students. This position runs January through May 2027.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, business administration, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working with industry partners, including developing and maintaining professional relationships.
• Experience in project management, event planning, or coordinating initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, university staff, and industry professionals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for industry partners supporting capstone projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective industry sponsors.
• Coordinate project scoping discussions, expectations, and communication between industry stakeholders and faculty.
• Facilitate ongoing communication to ensure alignment of project goals, deliverables, and timelines.

Skills

Industry partnerships

Project management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in engineering or business

Job description

University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking a part-time Temporary Engineering Industry Partnerships Facilitator to help cultivate and maintain relationships with industry partners and support capstone projects during Spring 2027.

The role focuses on coordinating industry engagement events, communicating across faculty and external partners, and supporting experiential learning opportunities for engineering students. This position runs January through May 2027.