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Internal Consultant II

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Start date negotiable - as early as 8/18 or later depending on availability.

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

+ Resume

+ Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Michael Orth

Search Chair

[email protected]

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before July 13, 2025.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.

Posting Details

Position Information

UW - System Position Title Internal Consultant II

Business Title Director, University Business Collaboration Center

Major Department Code College of Arts and Sciences (J060200)

Appointment Type Limited

FLSA Status Exempt

FTE (Percentage of Appointment) 100

Typical Working Schedule

7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F with additional hours as needed

Hybrid or On Campus On Campus

Position Summary

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls ( UWRF ) is seeking a strategic leader who can effectively connect UWRF with the business community through the launch of the new University Business Collaboration Center ( UBCC ). The Director will help the UBCC pursue its mission to increase student learning opportunities and enhance discovery, innovation and talent development by bringing university and business resources together in STEM fields and beyond. This person will promote innovation within strategic partnership areas and serve as principal contact for internal and external stakeholders, helping the UBCC to become a major innovation and talent hub for the region.

Responsibilities

Fostering Business Outreach and Engagement:

+ Serves as the primary liaison between UWRF and external partners, connecting businesses with faculty expertise and student talent.

+ Provides consultation, advice, and expertise to organizations interested in developing a relationship with UWRF to solve a business or industry problem.

+ Engages with local and regional economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and government agencies to promote UWRF as a major driver of regional prosperity.

+ Expands connections with campus partners for joint programming, specifically: St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center, Small Business Development Center, Continuing Education, and Career Services.

+ Collaborates with area high schools, local technical colleges, and other UW institutions to enhance regional workforce development.

Implementing the UBCC mission:

+ Drives implementation of the UBCC mission across all academic units, promoting faculty and staff awareness and engagement.

+ Builds a comprehensive resource inventory of UWRF faculty expertise to facilitate industry collaborations.

+ Facilitates connections for development of joint research initiatives, industry-informed curricula and student experiential learning projects, as well as industry-applied research, technology transfer, and intellectual property protection.

+ Fosters student engagement in internship, research and career opportunities.

Provides Administrative Leadership:

+ Develops the UBCC operational framework, including a comprehensive partnership engagement plan, with a matrix for analysis of projects and requests, as well as mechanisms for external user access (systems for space and parking reservations, program scheduling, fees/agreements for cost recovery or payment of services, etc.).

+ Develops and implements an outreach and marketing strategy, in collaboration with University Marketing and Communications.

+ Develops UBCC programming opportunities in collaboration with campus, industry and community partners (speaker series, lectures, innovation and incubation events, etc.)

+ Collaborates with University Advancement and the Grants Office in the development of grant or private funding proposals to support the UBCC mission.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ Minimum of five years of experience in industry, university-level applied research activities, or university-level outreach engagement activities

+ Experience developing and implementing strategic goals.

+ Experience with strategic decision-making and problem-solving

+ Excellent communication skills

+ Demonstrated capacity to establish/maintain productive intra- and/or interorganizational relationships

Valued But Not Required Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

+ Experience collaborating with industry, higher education and/or government agencies. Understanding of applied research, technology transfer, and/or intellectual property

+ Experience with memoranda of understanding, nondisclosure agreements, and/or contractual agreements

+ Experience with budget management and reporting

+ Experience obtaining/managing grants, sponsorships, and/or philanthropic gifts

+ Experience managing client relationships and client expectations

+ Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AAF01063

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 08/18/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date 06/11/2025

Closing Date

Applicant Review Date 07/14/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Start date negotiable – as early as 8/18 or later depending on availability.

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

+ Resume

+ Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Michael Orth

Search Chair

[email protected]

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before July 13, 2025.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to:https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.

Legal Notices

EEO Statement

UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Title IX Notice

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at [email protected]; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/titleIX.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at https://www.uwrf.edu/Police/Annual-Security-Report.cfm or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. Final candidates will be required to provide three professional references with at least one being a prior supervisor. Misconduct checks will be completed and a personnel file review for any University of Wisconsin or State employee within the past seven years prior to hire per UW System Administrative Policy 1275.

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