• Job Description

  Req#: 14222

  What We’re Looking For

  As someone who knows the engineering field inside out, you've spent years using that know-how to make sure clients have the right technology and processes. Now you want to show how that can be applied to get technology from the lab to the market faster. You know how to design, build, and deploy solutions thanks to your in-depth understanding of how business, engineering technology and operations intersect. You get a quiet satisfaction from using your talents to solve problems in new and creative ways. You have mastered describing solutions in the context of business challenges, thanks to your above average communications and interpersonal skills. Your experience means that you've got innovative answers when people come to you with problems. You collaborate and are creative in inspiring teams to turn in quality work on time. Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

  • Understanding of the needs of a diverse student population within a Christian higher education setting and an openness to cultural humility.
  • Be successful communicating and interacting with all campus populations including students, faculty, and staff.
  • Desired Qualifications:
    • High curiosity
    • Highly collaborative
    • Ability to see the possibilities in new ideas
    • Ability work in an environment where you act primarily as an influencer
    • Ability to focus on delivering relevant solutions
    • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
    • Ability to work independently and within a team
    • Self-starter capable of working through defined projects with a “take charge” attitude
    • Excellent written and verbal communicator, with a focus on connecting ideas to action
    • Demonstrated experience in project management

  A Terminal degree (PhD, MD, JD, MFA, ME, etc.) in a relevant field, up to a year of relevant experience, and an active Christian faith are required. Five or more years of experience leading innovation or commercialization projects are preferred. Experience maybe considered in lieu of education. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

  What You Will Do

  • Guide Baylor's technologies as they move through the commercialization process
  • Build and nurture relationships with university researchers who focus on engineering technologies to ensure that great ideas can make an impact in the world
  • Support idea development, patent development and regulatory compliance strategies with a multi-discipline team
  • Define possible use cases for engineering technology and communicate their importance to impacting the world and supporting Baylor's mission and goals
  • Support research teams developing and deploying technologies
  • Assist university Lab to Market partners to expedite the commercialization of engineering technologies

  What You Can Expect

  As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

  Explore & Engage

  Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Illuminate . Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and many opportunities to engage locally.

• About the company

  Baylor University, or simply Baylor, is a private Baptist research university in Waco, Texas.

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