College of Engineering and Computer Science:
As Florida's premier engineering and technology university, UCF is among the nation's largest producers of engineering and technology talent. The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science offers students a world-class education and research opportunities alongside unrivaled partnerships with industry leaders such as L3Harris Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, Duke Energy, Siemens, Walt Disney World and NASA. Focused on addressing society's biggest challenges, faculty and alumni are national leaders in energy, aerospace, computer vision, cybersecurity, transportation, health care and the environment, areas of focus that will drive the college's future growth. UCF is the nation's No. 1 provider of talent to the aerospace and defense industries, and the college is home to the national champion student cyber defense team and one of the nation's top computer programming teams.
The Opportunity:
UCF's Institute of AI seeks a Manager, Business Development to join their team. The Manager, Business Development is responsible for business development, marketing and public/governmental relations for the Institute of Artificial Intelligence at UCF. Builds and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with external vendors, organizations, and officials to strengthen university research, development, and scope of impact and provides consulting services, seminars, and workshops for small business owners.
Responsibilities:
Markets, assesses and leads efforts to pursue opportunities to obtain external funding for research in academic activity, such as NSF’s REU and NSF’s SSTEM programs.
Markets, assesses, and leads efforts to develop online programs for graduate degrees in specialized areas of Artificial Intelligence.
Markets, assesses and leads efforts to coordinate business opportunities with industry partners & makes regular site visits to various client locations to provide client academic support.
Coordinates the management and support of existing and new graduate programs in the Institute of Artificial Intelligence at UCF.
Oversees support for faculty involved in academic business and external funding efforts.
Manages grant (hosting) activity ensuring compliance and timeliness.
Develops, maintains and delivers reports to stakeholders.
Attends educational and networking events and all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant toFla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree or higher in a STEM field (especially AI, Data Science, or Computer Science), Business Administration, Marketing, or Public Administration.
Understanding of AI technologies and their applications in academia and industry.
3+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or external relations, preferably in a university or research setting.
Familiarity with grant management, compliance, and reporting.
Experience working in or with higher education institutions, especially in research development or academic program coordination.
Experience developing and marketing online graduate programs or continuing education initiatives.
Exposure to securing external funding (e.g., NSF grants like REU or S-STEM).
Excellent presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Experience organizing and delivering seminars, workshops, or consulting services for industry or academic audiences.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
And more…For more benefits information, view theUCF Employee Benefits Guide.
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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.
Department
College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) - Computer Science
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$89,076.00 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date
10-11-2025-12-00-AM
As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email [email protected].
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