Business Development Director I, Florida High Tech Corridor

Florida High Tech Corridor:

The Florida High Tech Corridor is more than an initiative or facilitator; its a force multiplier. The 23-county region that defines The Corridor is anchored by three of the countrys largest research institutions: the University of Central Florida (UCF) the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida (UF). Our mission is to converge and catalyze the capacity of high tech innovation and bright minds to generate a global ripple effect that advances the lives of people in the communities we serve. Powered by an ethos of collaboration we align opportunities and resources in academia industry and economic development to unleash our regions exponential potential.

The Opportunity :

The Florida High Tech Corridor is looking for a strategic operator relationship builder and innovation leader to help guide the continued growth of Cenfluence.

The Business Development Director I will serve as Deputy Program Director and lead the operational infrastructure behind an ambitious industry-development initiative. You will oversee grant compliance financial planning administrative systems staff performance program reporting and stakeholder engagement while helping technology companies and entrepreneurs access the relationships resources and opportunities they need to grow.

The ideal candidate brings experience in innovation-driven economic development technology commercialization entrepreneurial support grants or industry cluster management. They also bring the operational discipline sound judgment and collaborative leadership necessary to turn ideas and partnerships into sustainable results.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of services and activities to develop industries and entrepreneurs small mid-size and enterprise-level businesses for Corridor programs with a primary focus on the Cenfluence Industry Clustering Initiative.
• Grant Management and compliance: Provide program planning implementation and support in executing the industry diversification strategy. Provide support in the identification proposal efforts and execution of relevant funding opportunities that can lead to the growth of business support services. Oversee all aspects of grant administration including financial tracking reporting and compliance with all funding requirements from granting orgs such as budgeting execution and fiscal accountability. This includes meeting all requirements of a Principal Investigator (PI) and/or Co-PI and the requisite engagements and interactions with various appropriate university offices.
• Staff and team supervision: Directly supervise and provide project oversight for cluster managers and other administrative staff as directed to ensure efficient and effective execution of all program and coordinate the ongoing training and development of cluster managers and admin staff to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to effectively execute the requirements of the Cenfluence initiative.
• Engage with Entrepreneurs:Develop strong relationships and an understanding of key needs and opportunities for small and medium sized companies. Maintain regular communication with member companies regarding upcoming activities program updates meetings and other necessary items as needed. Work with the Corridor leadership to understand anticipate and proactively address program needs .
• Database and information technology management: Manage and maintain the database system used for tracking cluster members ensuring data security integrity and generating key performance indicator (KPI) reports for the Cenfluence initiative providing timely and accurate reports on program performance to stakeholders.
• Administrative systems and tools: Oversee all administrative systems processes and tools used by the initiative identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Stakeholder Relations Outreach and Strategic Growth:Represent the Corridor and its programs (including Cenfluence and others as directed) at local regional and national events to existing member companies potential members and relevant stakeholders via the execution of in-person or virtual events to build innovative businesses via industry clusters and other support to the entrepreneurial and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders as directed and to support the Cenfluence Strategic Growth with the project marketing team to maintain public marketing efforts such as social media website emails cluster annual reports and other forms of PR and marketing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelors or Masters degree and 8 years of relevant experience including 3 years of leadership experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6) .

Preferred Qualifications :

• Leadership experience within an entrepreneurial support economic development innovation technology commercialization or industry-development organization.
• Experience supporting technology transfer commercialization industry clusters or the growth of technology-focused businesses and entrepreneurs.
• Experience managing grant-funded programs including budgets compliance reporting and fiscal accountability.
• Knowledge of federal funding agencies and institutional grant-management requirements.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and coordinating complex cross-functional program deliverables.
• Experience developing operational systems process improvements databases and performance-reporting tools.
• Ability to cultivate productive relationships with industry higher education government and economic-development stakeholders.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• This position requires regular travel throughout the state of Florida.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position and the university cannot accommodate H 1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
• This is a Contracts & Grants (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide .

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Department

Florida High Tech Corridor

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$104664.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

AM

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