University of Illinois
Director of Corporate Engagement and Relations - Discovery Partners Institute
Chicago, IL, US · Director
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago
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About the role
- Duties Responsibilities Strategic Planning for Corporate Engagement: • Develop and execute an AI and computing corporate engagement strategic plan for GCOE in Chicagoland by collaborating with external stakeholders and GCOE faculty and leadership. • Engage with industry regarding challenges and/or opportunities in AI and computing research, technology
- application, and work force education to provide insight into programming strategy and prospecting strategy. • Act as the catalyst to accelerate the translation of the University of Illinois research to industry and its application requirements. Identify follow-on research opportunities based on furthering industry's capabilities. • Maintain close
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute an AI and computing corporate engagement strategic plan for GCOE in Chicagoland by collaborating with external stakeholders and GCOE faculty and leadership.
- Maintain close coordination with campus activities to ensure strategic alignment.
- Evaluate potential leads and identify the most appropriate opportunities to pursue with prospective partners.
- Supervise the corporate relations team, including developing staffing plans, establishing workflows, and overseeing team operations and performance.
- Set, measure, and deliver against income goals for corporate relations funding.
Requirements
- work outside of the standard workday may be required, including evenings and occasional weekends.
Benefits
- Engage with industry regarding challenges and/or opportunities in AI and computing research, technology application, and work force education to provide insight into programming strategy and prospecting strategy.
- Develop critical partnerships across the private and public sectors, academia, and national labs that result in building research and educational pipelines.
- Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with Chicagoland corporate, community, and educational organizations to strengthen relationship depth, quality, and engagement.
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