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Industry Relations

The Industry Relations Coordinator identifies, develops, and maintains external relationships with various external partners including private companies, non-profit organizations, community entrepreneurs, and government organizations to further the university’s research and outreach missions; promotes the university’s capabilities and resources; provides business consultation related to areas of expertise including technology, sustainability, and specific research fields; and promotes economic development in local communities.

• Identify, evaluate, and facilitate interactions and collaborations with external prospective partners, clients, companies, organizations, and government organizations in order to engage stakeholders with Penn State research activities
• Create an environment of collaboration between research units and industry; design engagement strategies to cultivate partnerships, increase University sphere of influence, and advance research commercialization efforts
• Develop presentations to engage potential partners; effectively communicate University network capabilities, resources, facilities, and accomplishments in order to recruit sponsors
• Engage industry partners by exhibiting at tradeshows, technical conferences, workshops, meetings and/or hosting similar events
• Negotiate and solicit contracts and agreements with industry partners; write concept papers, proposals, reports and grants
• Conduct benchmarking research to understand industry trends; translate knowledge into expansion opportunities for the University
• Plan, design, and deliver course content and educational programs for clients
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00