UCF Innovate Ambassador Coordinator; TEMP

The Opportunity

The UCF Innovate Ambassador Coordinator (TEMP) is responsible for recruiting, cultivating, and managing relationships with external and internal ambassadors to support the mission of the UCF National Science Foundation Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program (dba UCF Innovate). Ambassadors will be key UCF personnel, external industry and community leaders, investors, UCF alumni, industry and community organizations, and others who desire to engage in various activities that will build awareness of and capacity for moving innovation from the laboratory to the marketplace.

This role ensures that the university maximizes the impact of its research and innovation by engaging with individuals who can support or advance ART initiatives in a meaningful way. The coordinator will coordinate initiatives to enhance engagement, establish partnerships, promote the university's research capabilities, and encourage the translation of research into commercial or societal impact.

The Ambassador Coordinator will work closely with the UCF Innovate Education and Venture Lab coordinators to identify and facilitate opportunities for ambassadors to engage, identify potential ambassadors, and ensure ambassador activities and initiatives align with the overall mission of UCF Innovate.

Classification title:
Marketing Coordinator I

• Identify, recruit, and manage a network of external and internal ambassadors, including investors, research translation experts, and industry and community leaders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for these ambassadors, ensuring their involvement and satisfaction with UCFate programs and initiatives.
• Foster long-term, collaborative relationships with ambassadors, helping them connect with university departments and faculty for shared objectives.

• Develop and execute strategies to engage external and internal organizations in UCF Innovate initiatives, with a focus on supporting research commercialization, raising awareness about UCF's research impact, and contributing to the further development of UCF's entrepreneurial culture.
• Coordinate efforts with the UCF Innovate Education and Venture Lab initiatives to align external ambassadors' contributions with university goals and UCF Innovate objectives.

• Plan and execute events, workshops, webinars, and round tables that bring together external ambassadors with university faculty, staff, and students.
• Plan and execute opportunities for networking and collaboration among the ambassadors (internal and external).
• Support the organization of presentations or discussions to showcase cutting-edge university research to external stakeholders.

• Develop communication materials, such as newsletters, reports, and presentations, to keep ambassadors informed about university research, initiatives, and outcomes.
• Share relevant research findings, success stories, and impact reports with ambassadors to foster a deeper understanding of the university's innovations and impact.
• Manage communication channels to ensure timely updates and transparent communication with the ambassadors.

• Track and analyze the contributions and engagement of external ambassadors, assessing their impact on the university's research translation goals.
• Provide regular reports to UCF Innovate leadership, detailing the progress and outcomes of ambassador-driven initiatives.
• Measure the success of ambassador relationships and propose adjustments to strategies based on feedback and results.
• Coordinate with the Venture Lab and Education committees to ensure data collection and analysis is consistent and shared across the UCF Innovate initiative.

• Collaborate with other UCF entities such as the UCF Incubation Program, UCF Corporate Partnerships, to ensure a unified approach to ambassador management.
• Align external engagement activities with the university's broader strategic priorities, such as research excellence, innovation, and economic development.

Bachelor's or Master's degree and…