Research Engagement Manager

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About The Space Research Institute (SRI) at the Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Techs Space Research Institute (SRI) is composed of faculty, staff, and students who have a common interest in space exploration and discovery. Collectively, we research a wide range of topics on space and how it relates to our human perspective.
SRI is the ultimate hub of all things space related at Georgia Tech. We connect the research institutes, labs, facilities, colleges, and the Georgia Tech Research Institute to pioneer the conversation about space in the state of Georgia and the world. By working hand-in-hand with academics, business partners, philanthropists, students, and governments, we are committed to staying at the forefront of space-related innovation. Description

About The Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM) at the Georgia Institute of Technology

Since its creation in 2013, IRIM has been the focal point of robotics research on the Georgia Tech campus. With more than forty core faculty members and more than two hundred graduate students, IRIM's research portfolio ranges from the theoretical to the applied, from actuation to intelligence, with application areas such as human-robot interaction, medical robotics, human augmentation and prosthetics, autonomous vehicles, locomotion, and factory automation. IRIM is recognized as one of the world's leading interdisciplinary robotics institutes, and its faculty are among the world leaders in the robotics research community.

The Research Engagement Professional cultivates strategic external research partnerships with industry, foundations, and government entities. This role supports multidisciplinary priorities across Georgia Tech research units, including robotics, space, manufacturing, and materials. The incumbent collaborates with faculty and leadership to identify strengths, align partnerships, and steward long-term collaborations.

Typically Interacts With: Students, Staff, Faculty, External Partners

Typically Advises/Counsels: Students, Staff, Faculty

Supervises: No

Job Duty 1 - Contribute to the development and execution of partnership strategies aligned with unit priorities, leveraging existing relationships and leadership input.
Job Duty 2 - In collaboration with unit leadership or sponsored program, identify and pursue funding opportunities from grants, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
Job Duty 3 - Apply domain-specific knowledge (e.g., robotics, AI, satellite tech, manufacturing, materials) to support and advance research collaborations.
Job Duty 4 - Support responses to collaborative research opportunities, including federal programs and strategic initiatives.
Job Duty 5 - Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including industry partners, foundations, and government agencies.
Job Duty 6 - Represent the unit at external events and communicate the value of Georgia Techs research capabilities.
Job Duty 7 - Develop outreach materials, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences.

Job Duty 8 - Coordinate with career services and industry partners to promote internships, co-ops, and job opportunities aligned with research partnerships.

Job Duty 9 - Assess engagement outcomes and recommend improvements to partnership models and strategies.

Job Duty 10 - Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
2 Year / Associate Degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience

Required Experience
0 - No prior relevant work experience required

Knowledge

• Research Ecosystem Knowledge: Understanding of academic research environments, funding mechanisms, and external partnership models.
  
  
• Domain Expertise: Familiarity with one or more technical domains (e.g., robotics, AI, satellite tech, manufacturing, materials).
  
  
• Federal and Foundation Funding: Knowledge of major federal research programs (e.g., NSF, NIH, DoD) and foundation grant processes.
  
  
• Industry Trends: Awareness of emerging technologies and industry needs relevant to Georgia Tech's research priorities.

Skills

• Strategic Partnership Development: Ability to identify, cultivate, and sustain external research collaborations.
  
  
• Proposal and Grant Writing: Skill in developing compelling proposals and securing external funding.
  
  
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust with external partners.
  
  
• Event Representation: Ability to represent the unit professionally at conferences, meetings, and public forums.
  
  
• Data Interpretation & Reporting: Skill in preparing reports, presentations, and outreach materials for diverse audiences.
  
  
• Project Coordination: Ability to manage timelines, coordinate across units, and support collaborative initiatives.
  

Abilities

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work effectively with faculty, researchers, and administrative units.
  
  
• Adaptability: Navigate complex and evolving research landscapes and adjust strategies accordingly.
  Analytical Thinking: Assess engagement effectiveness and recommend improvements.
  
  
• Communication: Translate technical research into an accessible language for external stakeholders.
  
  
• Initiative: Take proactive steps to identify opportunities and solve problems independently.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Anticipated pay rate $92,497.00 to $120,245 commensurate with qualifications.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening