Job Posting Title:

Executive Director, Business Strategies and Engagement, Cockrell School of Engineering

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Hiring Department:

Cockrell School of Engineering

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin is looking for an experienced executive to lead business and strategic planning, development, and industry engagements related to priority research areas. We are looking for a well-regarded, exceptional industry professional with relevant leadership experience in highly technical and innovation-driven industries. Competitive candidates are expected to have direct experience defining technology and business strategy, constructing and managing facilities, and overseeing funded programs from a diverse customer base, including the private and public sectors. The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader and will work with key stakeholders including University leadership and external partners.

Responsibilities

Drive business and technology development strategy to create internationally recognized and high impact programs in critical public and private sectors.

Lead and support the management of high performing, differentiated, teams of business and engagement administrators, researchers, and innovators. Lead the development of a talent acquisition strategy for attracting and retaining top researchers and industry professionals to advance the business and strategic priorities of the Cockrell School and the University.

Develop and maintain a business plan for high profile, public-private programs and investments.

Establish and manage strategic partnerships in key areas of the innovation ecosystem, related to engineering, semiconductors, energy and defense sectors.

Develop plans to work with startups and mid-sized companies, and to establish technology transfer to US-based companies in priority areas.

Required Qualifications

Proven experience in executive leadership

Degrees in science or engineering, including a Ph.D. in a science, engineering, or adjacent field.

In depth knowledge of business and financial aspects of a capital-intensive operation

Strong leadership and organizational skills

Excellent communication and people skills

Proven experience developing and stewarding internal and external stakeholder relationships

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a technology company preferably semiconductors, energy or defense sectors

Experience working with international businesses

Worked in a startup environment

Experience working with federal, state or local government organizations.

Salary Range

OPEN 

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation.

Work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.

Work Shift

 Standard work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.