Industry Engagement Manager; Hybrid

How to Apply

We require a cover letter for consideration for this position and you should attach it as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relate to this position.

The INSPIRE - Industry Engagement Manager works to enhance industry-focused collaboration and strategic partnerships for project work within the CIT. You will be the primary staff liaison between INSPIRE CIT and industry. You will be a necessary part of the team to help cultivate partnerships, industry-sponsored projects, and align INSPIRE CIT initiatives with regional economic priorities. You will oversee the management of corporate projects, UM project teams, and the complex resources needed to facilitate outcomes.

You will be a part of the Center for Industry & Strategic Partnerships for Innovation, Research, and Economic Growth (INSPIRE), and reports to the Director of INSPIRE.

Please note: This is an internal search limited to current UM-Flint staff.

• Cultivate and steward INSPIRE CIT industry engagement strategies, through partnership coordination, and follow-up
• Partner with CIT Career Services to coordinate targeted corporate visits, industry networking events, and internship pipelines.
• Plan and implement relevant CIT INSPIRE industry events (presentation series, workshops, conferences, site visits or partner forums)

• Develop an understanding of industry partner challenges to help translate partner needs into applicable projects and to ensure projects and internships are aligned with industry needs.
• Communicate university policy to industry and faculty working with industry.
• Support INSPIRE Director in facilitating and maintaining correspondence and relationships with economic development organizations (e.g., MEDC, Flint & Genesee Group) to grow INSPIRE at CIT's role in regional and statewide innovation initiatives.
• Represent INSPIRE at industry events, economic forums, and corporate development workshops to enhance visibility and influence.

• Provide administrative and logistical support for INSPIRE's projects, ensuring partners experience value and satisfaction.
• Support INSPIRE CIT's marketing, outreach, and branding efforts ensuring positioning as a hub for industry collaboration and innovation.
• Manage multiple projects in parallel with timelines, milestone markers, and outcomes. Support quarterly reporting requirements.

• Must be a current UM-Flint staff
• Bachelor's degree
• (3) or more years of relevant experience that is directly relevant to the job responsibilities of this position.
• Demonstrated proficiency in relevant software and other tools related to the job responsibilities

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service with immediate vesting.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Eligibility for benefits based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.

UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. Also, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.

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