Manager - Research Engagement

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

 About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. 

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values 

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 

1.            Students are our top priority. 

2.            We strive for excellence. 

3.            We thrive on diversity. 

4.            We celebrate collaboration. 

5.            We champion innovation. 

6.            We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. 

7.            We nurture the wellbeing of our community. 

8.            We act ethically. 

9.            We are responsible stewards. 

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute (GTMI) convenes faculty, researchers, industry, and government partners to advance manufacturing research, technology development, workforce initiatives, and the translation of research into practice. The Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI) brings together interdisciplinary expertise and external partners to advance renewable materials, bioproducts, and sustainable industrial technologies. This shared position supports both institutes, building partnerships and research opportunities at the intersection of manufacturing, materials, renewable resources, and industrial innovation.

RBI is a hub of interdisciplinary research, where scientists, engineers and industry collaborate to create a better tomorrow.  Our mission is to be a driving transformation of circular feedstock systems and bioproducts by leveraging our expertise and regional strengths in forests and plant-based resources, fostering interdisciplinary research and education, cultivating economic security and developing the next generation of innovators.

The Manager of Research Engagement is responsible for fostering collaborative partnerships between faculty, researchers, and external stakeholders to enhance research visibility and impact. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to promote research initiatives, facilitate knowledge transfer, and secure funding opportunities. By coordinating outreach activities and engaging with diverse communities, the Research Engagement Manager ensures that the institution's research contributions are effectively communicated and leveraged for societal benefit. Sets performance goals, participates in evaluations, provides feedback, and informs compensation decisions.

Job Duty 1 -  Develop and implement strategic engagement initiatives to enhance collaboration between faculty, researchers, and external stakeholders in the research ecosystem

Job Duty 2 -  Identify and cultivate relationships with industry partners, government agencies, and community organizations to promote research opportunities and facilitate partnerships

Job Duty 3 -  Analyze and assess the impact of research engagement activities to inform future initiatives and optimize outreach strategies

Job Duty 4 -  Coordinate outreach activities, including workshops, seminars, and presentations, to disseminate research findings and promote the institution's research capabilities

Job Duty 5 -  Manage communication channels, such as newsletters and social media platforms, to effectively promote research initiatives and highlight successful projects

Job Duty 6 -  Organize and facilitate networking events to connect researchers with potential collaborators and funding sources, fostering a vibrant research community

Job Duty 7 - Provide training and resources to faculty and staff on best practices for effective research engagement and collaboration with external partners

Job Duty 8 -  Prepare and present reports on research engagement outcomes, partnership developments, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and relevant committees

Job Duty 9 -  Collaborate with faculty and researchers to identify funding opportunities and assist in developing proposals that align with institutional goals and external priorities

Job Duty 10 - Perform other related job duties assigned

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience
  
   

Required Experience

• 3+ years of relevant experience; 1+ years of supervisory knowledge
  
   

Preferred Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience

Preferred Required Experience

• At least five years of relevant experience in academic research, research development, industry R&D, technology partnerships, corporate engagement, government research programs, or a related area, preferably within a research university, national laboratory, government research organization, technology company, or other research-intensive environment.
• Aptitude for understanding and communicating complex research concepts
• Ability to quickly develop a high-level understanding of research across manufacturing, materials, bioproducts, sustainability, and related technical fields and communicate its applications and value.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with faculty, researchers, technical professionals, organizational leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify opportunities, set strategy, take initiative, and move complex work from concept to implementation.
• Experience in developing and managing relationships with external stakeholders, particularly involving  university¿industry research and development partnerships and interdisciplinary proposals involving multiple investigators or organizations. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of university and external research and development arrangements, including sponsored research agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and intellectual property, is a plus.
• Excellent relationship-building, written communication, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Salesforce or comparable relationship-management systems is a plus. 
• Apply domain expertise in manufacturing, materials, and renewable bioproducts to advance research collaborations between external partners and Georgia Tech faculty, researchers, and programs associated with GTMI and RBI.
• Build and sustain relationships with industry and corporate partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders whose interests align with GTMI and RBI research, education, and technology translation priorities; assess engagement effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Leverage Georgia Tech capabilities, facilities, and interdisciplinary expertise to develop partnership models that support research, innovation, and deployment of new technologies in industrial settings.
• Coordinate with Research Communications and IRI event teams to support both ongoing communications efforts along with event focused communications and event execution support

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.  Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

R7

Atlanta, GA

The anticipates salary range of $75,000 to $121,000 will be commensurate with qualifications.

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit: https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest