Manager, Business Development Institute of AI
Manager, Business Development Institute of AI
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College of Engineering and Computer Science:
As Floridas premier engineering and technology university UCF is among the nations largest producers of engineering and technology talent. The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science offers students a world-class education and research opportunities alongside unrivaled partnerships with industry leaders such as L3Harris Corporation Lockheed Martin Northrup Grumman Duke Energy Siemens Walt Disney World and NASA. Focused on addressing societys biggest challenges faculty and alumni are national leaders in energy aerospace computer vision cybersecurity transportation health care and the environment areas of focus that will drive the colleges future growth. UCF is the nations No. 1 provider of talent to the aerospace and defense industries and the college is home to the national champion student cyber defense team and one of the nations top computer programming teams.
The Opportunity:
UCFs Institute of AI seeks a Manager Business Development to join their team. The Manager Business Development is responsible for business development marketing and public/governmental relations for the Institute of Artificial Intelligence at UCF. Builds and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with external vendors organizations and officials to strengthen university research development and scope of impact and provides consulting services seminars and workshops for small business owners.
Responsibilities:
Markets assesses and leads efforts to pursue opportunities to obtain external funding for research in academic activity such as NSFs REU and NSFs SSTEM programs.
Markets assesses and leads efforts to develop online programs for graduate degrees in specialized areas of Artificial Intelligence.
Markets assesses and leads efforts to coordinate business opportunities with industry partners & makes regular site visits to various client locations to provide client academic support.
Coordinates the management and support of existing and new graduate programs in the Institute of Artificial Intelligence at UCF.
Oversees support for faculty involved in academic business and external funding efforts.
Manages grant (hosting) activity ensuring compliance and timeliness.
Develops maintains and delivers reports to stakeholders.
Attends educational and networking events and all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree and 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree or higher in a STEM field (especially AI Data Science or Computer Science) Business Administration Marketing or Public Administration.
Understanding of AI technologies and their applications in academia and industry.
3 years of experience in business development strategic partnerships or external relations preferably in a university or research setting.
Familiarity with grant management compliance and reporting.
Experience working in or with higher education institutions especially in research development or academic program coordination.
Experience developing and marketing online graduate programs or continuing education initiatives.
Exposure to securing external funding (e.g. NSF grants like REU or S-STEM).
Excellent presentation negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Experience organizing and delivering seminars workshops or consulting services for industry or academic audiences.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer as sponsorship is not available for this position.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35 prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S. or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education employment or training in China Cuba Iran Russia North Korea Syria or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions including but not limited to faculty graduate positions individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds postdoctoral positions undergraduate positions visiting assistant professors and visiting research associates.
Department
College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) - Computer ScienceWork Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pmType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
$89076.00 to NegotiableJob Posting End Date
AMAs a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or email .
For general application or posting questions please email .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
