Assistant Director for Business Development

Job Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with government, non-government organizations, and other important stakeholders (for example : U.S. EPA, NYSERDA, NYS, Monroe County, etc.) Arrange and attend in-person (and remote) meetings with decision makers. Network with corporate and other stakeholders. Conduct detailed and timely follow-up with existing sponsors and partners. Develop strong research program sponsorship.
• Work with the GIS Director and others to determine target areas and potential emerging focus areas for the GIS applied research center. Stay abreast of trending or emerging topics that align with our mission, and as part of the senior team, help decide where to focus GIS applied research efforts. Identify, cultivate, and manage prospect relationships. Develop relationship and business development plans. This includes overall identification of the areas to develop, which organizations would be appropriate to support the target areas, and then development of a plan on how to engage.
• Develop marketing and branding strategies with the GIS marketing team and advise the development of marketing materials and marketing plans for various programs. Review and edit existing promotional materials for content and messaging. Assess marketing effectiveness, using data (e.g. Google Analytics, etc.) to direct marketing activities. Write, review and provide editing support for outbound communications, which may include promotional materials, website content, reports, etc. Coordinate communications projects and web site development.
• Directly supervises the GIS marketing team (team of 5 to 6). Responsible for overall performance of staff : interview, hire, train, schedule, mentor, evaluate.
• Edit and provide expert guidance to reports and presentations to ensure alignment with the department's strategies, priorities, and goals.
• Lead the planning and coordination of special events (e.g. CEO breakfast series, conferences), including identification and recruitment of keynote and other speakers.
• Represent GIS at technical conferences, tradeshows, events, and trade organization / economic development meetings. Network and foster relationships in an effort to drive and develop business engagement with GIS programs and research.
• Conduct secondary research to investigate emerging sustainability and economic issues and trends; develop new program ideas and write white papers; write content and engage partners on grant proposals. Contribute to GIS strategy as a member of the senior staff.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and / or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

How To Apply

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Department / College Description

The Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) is a leading sustainability research and education organization at Rochester Institute of Technology. GIS is made up of a diverse set of academic programs and applied research centers focused on the optimization of industrial systems to maximize material and energy efficiency while minimizing adverse environmental impacts. We work with partners in all areas of industry, government, and business to put technology and innovation to work for a sustainable future. The diverse perspectives we bring to a project or problem reflect our broad expertise across industries and the many partnerships we've formed with forward-thinking corporations, government agencies, and research organizations over the last 30 years.

Our six industry-facing applied research centers focus on sustainable manufacturing, energy, transportation, and buildings. They work to develop advanced technologies, sustainable industrial processes and practices, and data-informed policy recommendations. Each year, about 100 companies, governments, and other organizations engage GIS's research centers on a variety of projects to solve technical problems, innovate products or processes, research manufacturing technologies, reduce their environmental footprint, or commercialize a new technology. Research center projects are led by full-time professional staff with significant industry experience.

What do we believe at RIT?

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical / dental / vision benefits; paid vacation / sick time / retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Business Development will provide a broad range of communications, marketing, and external relationship development and support to RIT's Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) applied research center. This individual will report to the GIS Director and will work closely with existing GIS sponsors, as well as potential new sponsors in an effort to cultivate and develop successful long-term partnerships in support of GIS research. In addition to leading and supervising the GIS marketing team, this position will play an essential role in opening doors and connecting GIS technical research leadership with key federal and state research program directors, prospective company sponsor and research partner executives. This is a full-time, in-person position, Monday - Friday, at RIT's Rochester, NY campus.

Please note : Ability to travel within and outside of NYS will be required