Visiting IMEC Affiliate Relations Manager
Category: Academic Professional-Visiting
Location: Chicago
Close Date: Oct 4, 2010
Description:
In partnership with the Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center (IMEC), the Center for Advanced Design, Research and Exploration (CADRE) at the University of Illinois at Chicago, is seeking a qualified candidate for the Visiting IMEC Affiliate Relations Manager position.
This is a visiting position, with an annual renewable appointment (in accordance with university policy), subject to performance and continued availability of IMEC funding.
IMEC, a non-profit economic development organization, was established in 1996 to improve the productivity and competitiveness of Illinois' small and mid-sized manufacturing firms. Experienced staff based at office locations throughout Illinois provide hands-on technical assistance and consulting services to help manufacturers innovate, contain manufacturing costs, streamline processes, and increase profits. They roll up their sleeves and get to know all facets of the business, providing solutions in areas ranging from process optimization to product innovation, quality improvement to technology integration. For more information on IMEC, please visit www.imec.org.
The primary function of this position is to work with the IMEC leadership and staff to develop strategic alliances and identify key partner resources that can help support IMEC's mission and operations. These alliances and resources can be used to expand IMEC's outreach to targeted industry sectors, enhance IMEC's relationships with organizations involved in economic development, and organization with financial and other resources to support IMEC's operations. As a secondary function, this position may also assist in developing assistance opportunities and service delivery to clients.
Duties:
Responsibilities for this position include: 1) Work with business developers and IMEC leadership to maintain relationships with appropriate economic development and stakeholder program staff. As appropriate, assists in project implementation and service delivery. 2) Aids project staff in identifying opportunities to refer projects to economic development organizations and other stakeholder programs. Serves as a liaison to a broad range of external resources available to aid in meeting client needs. 3) Routinely scans web sites of state and local resources for changes in program guidelines, new program development, and additional funding opportunities for client projects. 4) Manages development of strategic alliances with program stakeholders. Maintain face-to-face and phone contact with leaders of economic development organizations, procurement centers, small business development centers, and trade associations for the purposes of identifying business assistance and financial resources in conjunction with IMEC staff.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required, masters preferred with an emphasis in business, public administration, communications, or related field. Three or more years experience in economic development, grant writing, and/or business assistance programs at higher education institutions is preferred, with an active knowledge of regional economic development strategy, policy and programming. Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to synthesize and present data succinctly to nontechnical business executives, and interact effectively with all levels of stakeholders. Individual must be a team player with the ability to exercise independent, sound judgment and discretion; be able to plan; be well organized; work well under pressure; take initiative, and be flexible and cooperative. Ability to develop effective partnerships with a wide variety of organizations that can support IMECs mission including state and local economic development organizations, universities, community colleges, and other not-for-profit organizations. Ability to participate in strategy and program development related to support for manufacturing sector growth. Candidate must have a valid drivers license, must be a US citizen and must be able to lift bulky objects weighing up to 60 lbs.
Please submit an electronic application, including (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) the names and contact information for three references.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
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