Assistant/Associate Director of Partnerships – CyLab Security and Privacy Institute

Responsibilities

• Connect with existing partners at least quarterly to enhance the value derived from their partnership with CyLab and explore additional collaboration areas
• Identify and facilitate communication and collaboration opportunities between partners, faculty, and students
• Contribute to organizing and engaging with partners through the annual CyLab Partners Conference, weekly CyLab Seminars, and other CyLab events
• Manage the CyLab partner portal, enhancing its features to improve partner experience
• Act as a liaison for partner organizations interested in CMU recruitment activities

Prospective Partner Engagement

• Collaborate with team members to devise strategies that enhance faculty engagement with corporate and government entities
• Contribute to the development of strategic plans leading to innovative programs and partnerships
• Identify potential corporate and institutional partners; prioritize them based on alignment with CyLab’s objectives
• Engage targeted individuals through various outreach methods including emails, calls, meetings, events, and social media platforms
• Promote the CyLab Partner Program; navigate objections and contractual processes effectively
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of challenges faced by professionals in information security, privacy, and blockchain research, updating this knowledge regularly

Partner Relationship Management

• Foster relationships with faculty/students; stay informed on their research developments and needs
• Create/manage partner marketing materials in collaboration with the Director of Partnerships & Communications Manager
• Represent CyLab at various internal/external meetings/events
• Aid in budgeting/tracking financials related to partnerships
• Utilize Salesforce database for data entry; generate insightful reports