Executive Director of Industry Relations

The University of Texas at
Arlington

Executive Director of
Industry Relations

Are you ready for an exhilarating opportunity to lead and shape
a comprehensive industry relations program? Look no further than
the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA).  Bryant Group has
partnered with UTA to seek an exceptional candidate for the role of
Executive Director of Industry Relations who will ignite and
navigate strategic partnerships with top-level entities.  As
the driving force behind UTA’s campuswide engagement efforts, the
executive director will spearhead initiatives that amplify
fundraising, fosters impact research collaborations, empowers
workforce development and secures institutional sponsorships. 
Collaborating closely with esteemed university leaders, the
executive director will coordinate multi-level strategies and
cultivate relationships that will propel the institution to new
heights.  Join the University of Texas at Arlington to become
a catalyst for innovation, growth and societal impact as it forges
powerful alliances with industry partners to advance the
institution’s mission. 

Essential Job Functions

• Build, manage and oversee a comprehensive, metrics-based
  industry relations program across the university to enhance
  philanthropy, internships, sponsored research support, partnerships
  and university-wide sponsorships.
• Establish and nurture institutional relationships with
  top-level current and prospective industry partners to align with
  university priorities and advance strategic goals.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including the
  President, Provost, various vice presidents, Athletics Director,
  Deans and other leadership to develop campuswide multilevel
  strategies for top institutional industry partners.
• Provide exemplary leadership to the Industry/Corporate
  Relations team, ensuring coordination and alignment across the
  portfolio of industry partnerships.
• Act as the primary relationship coordinator for high-level
  university and industry partnerships, including prospecting and
  cultivating new relationships, scheduling meetings with corporate
  contacts and hosting cultivation and stewardship events.
• Develop a deep understanding of university research and
  academic goals to create partnership agendas and proposals for
  companies and industries.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or
  university.
• Eight to thirteen years of progressively responsible corporate
  engagement experience preferably in a higher education
  setting.
• Experience planning and executing metrics-based engagement
  programs and managing teams and staff to successful goal
  attainment.
• Personal success in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and
  stewarding corporate contacts at high-level complex industry
  partners.
• Corporate engagement management/supervisory experience.

About Arlington, Texas

Arlington is the seventh largest city in Texas boasting a
population of more than 400,000 people. It is located 20 miles west
of Dallas and 12 miles east of downtown Fort Worth.  The
city’s central location within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
makes it easily accessible to major highways and transportation
networks.  Arlington is also home to several prominent
institutions and attractions. It houses AT&T Stadium, which
serves as the iconic home stadium for the Dallas Cowboys football
team. The city also hosts Globe Life Field, a state-of-the-art
baseball stadium that became the new home for the Texas Rangers in
2020.

For more information on this exciting opportunity: The University of Texas at Arlington

To submit your name for confidential consideration or to
nominate a colleague,
email Bryant Group.

Priority will be given to
application materials received by February 23, 2024

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or
The University) to provide an educational and working environment
that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University
community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University
prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the
basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information and/or
veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the
basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation
against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge
of discrimination, or testify for, assist in or participate in an
investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited.
Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered
discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the
responsibility of all departments, employees and students to ensure
the University’s compliance with this policy.