Job ID

PC9899-0301-1788

Position Classification

PT Casual

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to support the NSF EPIIC Award by helping to develop the capacity of the University of Detroit Mercy to build external partnerships for sponsored research. Example external partnerships include: research projects with Detroit Mercy faculty and/or graduate students, course-based projects—-including senior design capstone projects, companies hosting faculty externships, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Help develop Detroit Mercy policies and processes to better enable faculty and external partners to initiate joint research projects.

• Work in collaboration with the other university partners in our EXPAND consortium to take inspiration from and benchmark against policies and processes from other institutions.
• Work in collaboration with internal stakeholders at Detroit Mercy.
• Help establish mechanisms for dissemination within Detroit Mercy.

 Cultivate external industry and community partners for potential joint research projects.

• Develop an understanding of Detroit Mercy assets and faculty expertise and research interests.
• Help with development of assets on Detroit Mercy website to promote potential partnerships and to direct inquiries.
• Engage with local companies and industry organizations to raise the profile of Detroit Mercy and to help identify potential external partners.

 Help facilitate the management of newly established joint projects.

• Assist with the negotiation and approval of contracts and agreements between the University and external partners for joint projects.
• Provide some oversight of joint projects to help ensure involved parties are satisfied with a project’s progress.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education –  A college degree. 
• Employment – Five years to seven years (Equivalent combination of education and employment).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in partnership development, industry relations, business development, or a similar role, preferably in engineering or technology sectors.
• Proven track record of successfully establishing and managing external partnerships or collaborations.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders.
• Background in engineering and technology sectors, desirable.
• Familiarity with industry trends, challenges, and opportunities relevant to higher education partnerships.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented with a high level of initiative.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present ideas and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical concepts, desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with partners at all levels.
• Ability to generate timelines and oversee and manage progress.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements

Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping.

Work Environment

Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.