Position Summary:
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a candidate with the right background and understanding of the job to make a major contribution in advancing UIDP’s initiatives and provide benefit to the members. The UIDP is a leader in advancing academic-corporate partnerships and is currently completing its current’s strategic plan phase and about to enter a new one. UIDP’s Program Director, will work closely
with the UIDP President, staff and member representatives to:

• articulate, communicate and manage the program strategy and mission to develop new
  opportunities to support the UIDP membership
• monitor contemporary issues affecting collaborations between the sectors and propose high
  impact initiatives to advance the UIDP’s mission
• provide outstanding program development and successful implementation
• help lead and grow the organization
• contribute to external engagement with members and nonmembers
• make an important contribution advancing and achieving the strategic goals.
• develop and implement programs and projects that support the UIDP’s vision and short- and long-term plans.

Scope of Work:
Accountable for strategic initiatives and their execution including:

• Identify new program opportunities and initiatives based on the candidate’s understanding
  of contemporary university-industry matters.
• Work closely with program host, UIDP member and staff to plan and develop scope,
  deliverables, required resources, work plan, and timing for new initiatives/opportunities.
• Identify non-recurring funding opportunities that advance the UIDP’s mission.
• Develop grant applications and other documents and presentations.
• Write cogent, high impact reports that demonstrate an understanding of the UIDP’s
  operational areas.
• Pursue stronger alignment with the international community in support of the UIDP mission
  and goals.
• Promote UIDP’s current initiatives and learnings to our internal and external communities.

Desired leadership skills and qualities:

• Demonstrate and promote leadership courage by doing what is right. Instill confidence in
  associates and customers.
• Dealing with ambiguity. Demonstrate agility and action orientation when facing change and
  uncertainty. Effectively manage change and instill confidence.
• Influence others. Intuitively and quickly assess people and situations and act accordingly.
  Demonstrate strong persuasion and timing skills.
• Conduct and encourage frequent formal and informal communication within the group to
  ensure full engagement and efficient operation.
• Act as mentor for staff to provide valuable feedback, insight and support, while passing
  down wisdom and institutional knowledge.
• Ability to work across multiple cultures and bridge gap between various UIDP
  constituencies, (Industry, Academia and Government).

Position Requirements:

• 5-7 years of relevant research, commercialization or professional business experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Preference for candidates possessing some background/understanding of U-I collaborations; experience in university or corporate strategy driving change initiatives is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and independently identify, prioritize and successfully advocate for opportunities to drive growth or improve operating performance
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute deep analysis that drives program improvement, growth opportunity identification, strategy development or technology decision making
• Ability to use sound, independent reasoning, and judgment to establish work priorities and be flexible to respond to constantly changing priorities and shifting deadlines in a fast-paced working environment
• Comprehension of computer skills & knowledge
• Advanced degree in a STEM discipline preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Strong relationship builder
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated capacity to develop and implement practical strategies, plans, and solutions to identified issues and problems.
• Ability to work well with supervisors, co-workers, board members and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and to undertake supervisory responsibilities as needed.
• Candidate must be willing to work with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation in support of the UIDP’s mission.
• Occasional travel (10%)

UIDP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify.
Work Location: Columbia, SC
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Full range of benefits (dental, health, and retirement) are provided.

Company Name

UIDP

Company Website

http://www.uidp.org

Location

Columbia, SC

Industry

Nonprofit

Experience

Mid Level

Employment Type

Full Time

Position Summary