Education/Training Specialist II
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Education/Training Specialist II |
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Job Description: |
This position resides in the University of Florida (UF) Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering Florida Engineering Experiment Station (FLEXStation). Specifically, the position is in Sarasota County at the UF Innovation Station Sarasota County (Innovation Station) and the position reports directly to the Innovation Station Regional Director in Sarasota County. This position is responsible for everyday coordination and execution of Innovation Station programs primarily targeting regional economic impact through working with industry. This professional will work closely with the regional entrepreneurial, investor, and company communities in developing the technology and resources that have the potential to contribute to the competitive advantage of the community. The Innovation Station mission is to deliver services supportive of economic development by connecting the region’s industry and citizens to the UF College of Engineering students, faculty and technology with the goal of enhancing company, product and career development opportunities. The Industry Programs Coordinator will be a member of the Innovation Station professional staff and have responsibility under the direction of the Innovation Station Regional Director for design and delivery of the following broad community outreach services: Under the direction of the Innovation Station Regional Director, design and deliver mutually beneficial programs between the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and Sarasota region industry. These will include as examples working with the regional community to establish an engineering talent pipeline to serve existing and new companies in the region, introducing UF technology opportunities to the regional entrepreneur and investor communities, establishing access points to UF prototyping facilities and expertise from the Gainesville campus, and providing a conduit to match the community’s research and technology needs with College of Engineering researcher expertise and infrastructure from Gainesville. |
Expected Salary: |
$65,000-$75,000; commensurate with qualifications and experience |
Minimum Requirements: |
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
Preferred Qualifications: |
Prefer Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree in engineering including computer science and information technology or appropriate field, along with two or more years of appropriate work experience in engineering fields including computer science and information technology. |
Special Instructions to Applicants: |
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume with their application. This is a time-limited position Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. |
Health Assessment Required: | No |