Academic Partnerships Manager
Core
Develop and implement strategic academic partnerships with universities and community colleges to align research initiatives and workforce development with the laboratory's scientific mission.
Role type
Senior IC Academic Partnerships Manager
Builds
Strategic cross-laboratory academic partnerships, joint appointment programs, and community college engagement strategies.
Domain
National Laboratory / Higher Education / Workforce Development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic partnership development, contract management (MOUs, collaborative agreements), team leadership and mentoring, budget management, grant writing, data analysis and reporting, policy development, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
familiarity with intellectual property management, knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum, microelectronics), experience with cloud-based collaboration tools
Technologies
Microsoft Office, cloud-based collaboration tools, online application tools, web platforms, social media
Responsibilities
Develop and implement cohesive team strategy for academic partnerships; manage business processes and contracts with university partners; oversee multi-program portfolios including joint appointments and visiting faculty; supervise and mentor team members; manage program budgets and fiscal compliance; establish and track program metrics; interface with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
