Visiting Executive Director, ACE - Siebel School of Computing and Data Science

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Center led from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.
• Coordinate with and implement directives from the sponsor, SRC, to ensure timely and smooth integration into center management.
• Oversee the coordination of activities and operational logistics between the universities participating in the Center, including liaising with the UIUC Computer Science Department Business Office and the UIUC Office of Sponsored Programs.
• Oversee all aspects of communications including the development and maintenance of the Center's website, brochure, newsletters, and social media content.
• Manage industry partnership matters, such as overseeing information dissemination, organizing Executive Advisory Board meetings, and assisting in recruiting and retaining industry collaborations.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of center data repositories and ensure proper data collection, storage, and reporting.
• Plan, organize, and host bi-annual meetings and visits from industrial collaborators and funding agencies.
• Travel as needed to coordinate activities between participating universities, industry, and government agencies.
• Oversee the overall budget of the Center, prepare and review complex budgets, and ensure proper flow of funds between participating universities.
• Coordinate the collection of reports, budgets, and documents from partner institutions and ensure compliance with sponsor requirements.
• Contribute to the overall mission of the Center by assuming additional duties as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Three years of managerial and administrative experience with major research centers or similar experience.
• OR three years of demonstrated experience participating in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research team.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective communication skills regarding engineering and scientific research programs.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Master's Degree.
• Familiarity with Computer Engineering research.
• Experience with university research administration (e.g., grants and contracts) or budget management for large-scale research operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary range of $90,000-$110,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Hybrid work options may be available, with on-site work as needed.
• Very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position.