Research Business Engagement Director - 527986

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $74K - $100K

💻 Research

🗓️ November 17th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring a Research Business Engagement Director. This role involves advising on business engagement and communication strategies to increase research visibility, and facilitating external partnerships to identify and coordinate sponsored research opportunities, particularly with corporate entities.

Highlights

Drive effective business engagement and implement division initiatives to enhance research reputation.
Facilitate communication and collaboration with external corporate partners for sponsored research.
Serve as liaison between the College of Engineering and industrial partners to expand research, innovation, and workforce development collaborations.
Identify and nurture corporate relationships leading to sponsored research, technology partnerships, and experiential learning.
Requires a bachelor's degree with four years of experience or a master's degree with two years of experience.
Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and meet university driving policy requirements.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills with strong knowledge of industrial R&D, technology transfer, and intellectual property.
Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree in engineering or business and seven years of experience in corporate relations or research administration.
Familiarity with federal and state research funding, industry-university contracting, and managing multi-partner collaborations desired.
Salary range from $74,200 to $100,200 annually.