INDUSTRY ALLNS MGR 1

UCLA Samueli School of Engineering seeks a dynamic Executive Director to lead the operations and growth of its Semiconductor Hub — a high-impact initiative connecting world-class UCLA faculty with leading semiconductor industry partners. This role serves as the operational leader of a multi-million-dollar, industry-engaged research enterprise, driving alliance development, sponsored research coordination, and program expansion in collaboration with faculty and school leadership. The Executive Director will cultivate strategic industry partnerships, oversee a dedicated team, and help position UCLA at the forefront of semiconductor innovation and workforce development.

• 10-15+ years of progressively responsible experience in technology R&D, industry partnerships, or research program management. (Required) And
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs and external partnerships. (Required) And
• Experience overseeing substantial programmatic budgets and revenue-generating initiatives. (Required) And
• Demonstrated success developing and maintaining industry relationships and collaborative research programs. (Required) And
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. (Required) And
• Experience in semiconductor area, or related advanced technology sectors. (Preferred) And
• Experience working within or partnering with academic research institutions. (Preferred)
• Industry Partnership Management: Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and expand corporate partnerships and industry-sponsored programs in a complex organizational environment. (Required)
• Program & Operational Management: Proven ability to lead and administer multifaceted programs, including budget monitoring, workflow development, performance tracking, and process improvement. (Required)
• Supervision & Team Leadership: Ability to supervise professional staff, manage performance, prioritize workloads, and ensure accountability for program deliverables. (Required)
• Executive Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with faculty leadership, senior administrators, and industry representatives. (Required)
• Education, Licenses, Certifications, & Professional Affiliations:
• Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training (Required) And
• Master's Degree in related area engineering, technology, or business area and/or equivalent experience/tranining (Required) Or
• PhD in related area and/or equivalent experience/training (Required)
• Special Conditions of Employment:
• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Complete Position Description: https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Industry%20Alliance%20Manager%201%20(41227472)