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University of West Florida

Director 123200

🇺🇸 Pensacola, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 11th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of West Florida is hiring a Director of Industrial Partnership and Research Engagement. This senior-level role manages industrial partnerships and intellectual property commercialization, oversees the Sustainable Economic Development Initiative, and develops collaborative projects with regional industries and other stakeholders. The Director leads contract negotiations, ensures compliance, and supports technology transfer and research strategy implementation.

Highlights

  • Manage the Sustainable Economic Development Initiative (SEDI) grant program and ensure compliance.
  • Foster University-Industry partnerships and oversee intellectual property policies and commercialization.
  • Coordinate technology transfer activities including SBIR/STTR grant projects.
  • Support the University's research strategic plan and promote research quality and metrics tracking.
  • Develop training programs and serve as liaison between multiple university departments and external entities.
  • Required qualifications include a Master's degree in STEM or Business Management with six years’ experience, or a Bachelor's degree with eight years’ experience.
  • Experience in research administration, industrial partnerships, contract management, and policy implementation in higher education settings.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
  • Preferred knowledge of grants and finance administration in public higher education and Department of Defense-funded projects.
  • Salary commensurate with education and experience; position is full-time and exempt.

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