Director, Industry and Funding Partnerships

FT Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association Primary Location: MC AD Shift: 1 Posted Salary: Starting at $90,611.03 Job Description: The Director of Industry and Funding Partnerships advances the University's industry engagement and strategic funding efforts within the Office of Research and Innovation. The Director works with the executive leadership of the ORI and across colleges, centers, and institutes to understand research capabilities, faculty expertise, facilities, and emerging priorities and connects those capabilities with industry partners and external funding opportunities that align with the university strategic plan. The Director develops relationships with companies, government agencies, foundations, economic development organizations, and other partners; identifies areas of alignment; convenes faculty and external partners; and advances collaborative opportunities through the pre-award stage. The Director helps build the relationships, processes, and opportunity pipeline necessary to support a more proactive and coordinated approach to industry engagement and strategic funding. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. • At least five years of progressively responsible experience in research development, industry engagement, strategic partnerships, economic development, external funding, or grant strategy. • Experience coordinating complex, multi-partner initiatives. • Excellent communication, relationship-management, organizational, and project management skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Demonstrated ability to establish productive working relationships with public, private, nonprofit, and higher education partners. • Demonstrated success identifying and advancing funding opportunities from public and private sources. • Experience working across organizational boundaries to understand capabilities, build alignment, and advance collaborative opportunities. • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to lead and coordinate complex initiatives from concept through transition to proposal development. • Knowledge of or engagement with regional and statewide economic development and funding ecosystems. Communication and other skills: • Ability to communicate University research capabilities effectively to external partners and translate partner needs into potential opportunities for faculty and the institution. Conditions of Employment: To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect. The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request. Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus. Advertised: 13 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 27 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time