Strategic Partnerships Director for Tech Commercialization

University of Central Florida; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement savings

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

University of Central Florida invites applications for the Partnerships Director role leading the national network for the NSF-led NCTI initiative. You will cultivate investors, universities, labs, and entrepreneurial support partners to accelerate technology commercialization.

The role blends business development with ecosystem-building and requires startup and funding ecosystem experience. The position offers a dynamic, nationwide impact with travel across labs and partners, reporting to the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Responsibilities

• Build and manage the national mentor corps and match to cohort sectors and stages.
• Recruit and cultivate an investor network; enable access to investors via structured deep dives and introductions.
• Coordinate national laboratory partnerships and match cohorts to capabilities.
• Maintain partner engagement records and support governance coordination.
• Develop industry partnerships to create customer, channel, and supply-chain opportunities.

Skills

Partnerships

Investor relations

Business development

CRM systems

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

NSF programs knowledge

Job description

University of Central Florida invites applications for the Partnerships Director role leading the national network for the NSF-led NCTI initiative. You will cultivate investors, universities, labs, and entrepreneurial support partners to accelerate technology commercialization.

The role blends business development with ecosystem-building and requires startup and funding ecosystem experience. The position offers a dynamic, nationwide impact with travel across labs and partners, reporting to the