The successful candidate for this position will join a team of professionals acting as a corporate engagement portal for Michigan State University. Business-CONNECT is focused on creating MSU research relationships with corporate partners, connecting regional entrepreneurs to MSU resources, and engaging in regional economic development activities. Within this team, this individual will be responsible for maintaining his/her own portfolio of corporate relationships, with accountability to drive those relationships to productive outcomes, including: research partnerships, start-up business opportunities, access to research centers, institutes and programs, facilitation of student hiring and internships, connections to faculty expertise, facilities and equipment, professional training, advisory board opportunities, networking events and other University activities and programs which respond to corporate needs and interests. To achieve this goal, this role will include significant time spent in conversations and negotiations among the stakeholders to a contract, with an inherent objective of finding mutually beneficial terms for the sponsor, faculty, and University. Establishing and maintaining a productive network of connections across the University is a critical success factor for the job.
Qualifications for the position include an advanced degree preferably in business, engineering or the sciences (Master’s degree required; doctorate preferred); 10 years experience working in research management, business development, corporate relations, or government relations with at least 5 years of this experience in private sector research and development.
For a detailed description & requirements of this position, click here and view position Number RES-63. Close date 11/30/09. Late submissions will be considered if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by the deadline.
Location: East Lansing, MI.
For a full description of this job, visit the MSU HR website at http://www.hr.msu.edu
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