Assistant/Associate Director of Partnerships – CyLab Security and Privacy Institute
Core
Initiating and stewarding relationships with corporate and government partners to build collaborations in cybersecurity, privacy, and blockchain research, while contributing to strategic research initiatives and executive education programs.
Role type
Senior IC partnerships and corporate relations officer
Builds
Strategic partnerships, collaborative research initiatives, and executive education programs
Domain
Higher education, cybersecurity, privacy, blockchain
Required skills
client relationship management, strategic partnership development, fundraising, account management, business development, stakeholder engagement, project management, financial acumen, Salesforce proficiency, proposal development
Preferred skills
master's degree, experience with enterprise CRM tools, AI tools for data analysis
Responsibilities
Connect with existing partners quarterly to enhance collaboration value; identify and facilitate communication opportunities between partners, faculty, and students; manage the CyLab partner portal; act as a liaison for partner organizations interested in CMU recruitment; devise strategies to enhance faculty engagement with corporate and government entities; identify and prioritize potential corporate and institutional partners; promote the CyLab Partner Program and navigate contractual processes; foster relationships with faculty and students regarding research developments; create and manage partner marketing materials; represent CyLab at internal and external meetings; assist in budgeting and tracking financials related to partnerships; generate insightful reports using Salesforce database.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior level, hands-on IC
