Full-Time University and Innovation Program Director
Job Description
Position: University Program Director
Organization: National Security Innovation Network (NSIN)
Compensation: GS-14-equivalent Compensation (contractor position)
Primary Office Location: Syracuse University; Syracuse, NY
How To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to
Jo**@NS**.us
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by January 6th, 2021
Applications will be evaluated after the closing date.
Overview:
The National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) is hiring a full-time University Program Director at Syracuse University. Applications are due January 6th, 2021.
Although the day-to-day duties and responsibilities of this role vary based on the needs of NSIN and the host university, the University Program Director spends his/her time:
- Engaging Syracuse University and surrounding partners to create opportunities for Syracuse University students and personnel to collaboratively work on and solve Department of Defense problems through coursework, exposure to University resources and expertise, and creation of ventures;
- Creating a national security problem-solving ecosystem in close partnership with Syracuse University, the Syracuse, NY venture ecosystem, and DoD end users from throughout the area;
- Planning, delivering, and evaluating NSIN programs in partnership with Syracuse University; and
- Creating bespoke collaboration opportunities between the Department of Defense and the faculty and students at Syracuse University.
About Your New Team:
NSIN is a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) organization with the mission to build networks of innovators that generate new solutions to national security problems. NSIN does this by building communities of non-traditional defense problem solvers from the academic and venture communities, presenting these communities with national security problems through direct interaction with the DOD, and supporting the further development and transition of these solutions into the DOD. The principal way in which NSIN achieves its mission is through three mutually supporting portfolios of programs: National Service, Collaboration, and Acceleration. NSIN’s Regional Network Team is physically located in more than 35 different locations throughout the United States and is responsible for building the new communities of problem-solvers through which NSIN executes its programs. For a better idea of who we are, check us out at www.nsin.us.
NSIN’s commitment to diversity and an inclusive work environment extends beyond our network to our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, or other non-merit factor.
About Your New Role
The University Program Director helps build and grow a network of national security problem solvers at Syracuse University by serving as the principal liaison between Syracuse University and the DoD for all matters pertaining to NSIN. This includes leading the planning and execution of NSIN programming at Syracuse University and the surrounding innovation ecosystem, coordinating and executing all NSIN led or co-sponsored events at Syracuse University, supervising all assigned personnel to the University Program Director’s office at the host school, and evaluating all programs and projects between NSIN and the host school for measures of effectiveness and efficiency. (75%)
The University Program Director interacts with staff, faculty, and students at Syracuse University to develop programs, curricula, projects, etc., in support of host school goals and requirements. She or he contributes to the intellectual community of the host school, in general, and to her/his assigned academic school/college in particular. She/he reviews books, journals, and other primary sources to ensure currency with developments related to the NSIN program. As required, the incumbent represents NSIN at meetings, conferences and symposia at the host school that provide an essential information exchange with a wide variety of government agencies, academic institutions, and businesses. (15%)
The University Program Director acts as the liaison for the DoD and the host school with the local high technology, startup, and venture capital communities for the development of collaboration opportunities and potential partnerships. (10%).
The incumbent serves as the University Program Director with principal duties located at Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY and will work to support NSIN’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Director’s direction, which may include supporting the work of a university administrator.
What we are Looking for in a New Teammate:
- Experience working with dual-use technology and national security policy communities.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the Syracuse University community and the entrepreneurial and venture ecosystems in Syracuse, NY
- Broad knowledge of academic and commercial development relevant to emerging DOD capability needs
- Broad knowledge of emerging national security needs and associated Science and Technology programs.
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal communications skills, including oral and written skills
- Foresight, maturity, and the ability to negotiate amicable solutions to complex problems
- Travel requirements for this position are occasional. The incumbent may be required to travel up to 30% of the time
Compensation
This position is a federal contractor position with GS-14 Level Compensation.
How to Apply:
If you want to be a part of the team who is changing the way the DoD solves its problems, then submit a complete application of your cover letter and resume to
Jo**@NS**.us
by January 6th, 2021.
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