Temporary Engineering Industry Partnerships Facilitator

UNCW; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks a Temporary Engineering Industry Partnerships Facilitator to support College of Science and Engineering programs by cultivating industry relationships and coordinating capstone activities.

The position runs January–May 2027 as a part‑time, temporary role, with responsibilities spanning partner outreach, event planning, and student project support. It emphasizes collaboration with faculty and industry to enhance experiential learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in engineering, business, or related field.
• Experience with industry partners and relationship building.
• Project management, event planning, and coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Strong collaborative skills to work with students, faculty, and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for industry partners supporting capstone projects.
• Coordinate scoping discussions and communications between industry, faculty, and students.
• Support capstone program coordination across sections and disciplines.
• Guide student teams on project management and professional communication.
• Contribute to assessment and evaluation of capstone outcomes across courses.

Skills

Industry partnerships

Project management

Event planning

Written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s degree in engineering / MBA or related field

Job description

Temporary Engineering Industry Partnerships Facilitator

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Working Title Temporary Engineering Industry Partnerships Facilitator

Job Title

Job Title Research Analyst II

Job Category

Job Category Academic Professionals/Non-teaching

FLSA for Position

FLSA for Position Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

For Spring 2027, the College of Science and Engineering is seeking an Engineering Industry Partnerships Facilitator to provide part-time support to UNCW’s Engineering Programs by helping cultivate and maintain relationships with industry and community partners. This temporary position will run from January through May 2027. Responsibilities include facilitating communication between external partners, faculty, and students; assisting with the planning and coordination of industry engagement events; and supporting the development and implementation of industry-sponsored student projects and experiential learning opportunities. The position will help strengthen existing partnerships, identify opportunities for collaboration, and support initiatives that connect engineering students with industry professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Industry Engagement and Communications

• 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.

Capstone Program Coordination

• Support the coordination of capstone projects across multiple sections and disciplines.
• Assist with student team formation and development, including alignment of student skills with project needs.
• Work with faculty to ensure consistency in expectations, deliverables, and evaluation practices across capstone sections.
• Coordinate shared programming, workshops, and milestones across the capstone experience.

Student and Faculty Support

• Provide guidance to student teams on project management practices, collaborative teamwork, and professional communication.
• Assist students in developing high-quality written documentation and oral technical presentations.
• Support faculty in mentoring student teams, including identifying and addressing team dynamics and project challenges.
• Contribute to the evaluation of student performance in collaboration with faculty across capstone courses.

Program Operations and Assessment

• Track project progress and outcomes across all capstone sections.
• Support assessment efforts, including collection of feedback from students, faculty, and industry partners.
• Assist in documenting best practices and continuous improvement of the capstone experience.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Professional experience in engineering, manufacturing, technology, or a related industry.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with industry partners, community organizations, and other external stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating industry engagement activities, professional events, or collaborative projects.
• Familiarity with engineering education, workforce development, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Experience mentoring students or early-career professionals.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to facilitate connections between industry professionals, university faculty, and students.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and follow-up communications.
• Ability to identify opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration between academic programs and external partners.
• Clear, concise, and professional communication across diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with university faculty and staff.

Required Certifications or Licensure

No Required Certifications or Licensure

Work Hours

Work Hours 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Work Days

Work Days Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week

Hours Per Week 10 hours/week

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $1,200/month

Job Posting Date

Job Posting Date 11/04/2026

Job Closing Date

Job Closing Date 11/18/2026

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vita

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