UCF Innovate Ambassador Coordinator; TEMP

Position: UCF Innovate Ambassador Coordinator (TEMP)
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The UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science is among the nation's largest producers of engineering and technology workforce talent and we are the No. 1 provider of graduates to the defense and aerospace industries. We have more than 40 degree and certificate programs within the college and are continuing to grow. Our students, faculty and alumni address society's greatest challenges and aspirations in aerospace, computing, energy, the environment, healthcare, transportation and more.

Our education and research efforts are supported by a strong neighboring industry presence such as L3

Harris Corporation, Duke Energy, Siemens, Walt Disney World and NASA, to name a few.
** 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
** Responsibilities:
** Relationship Management & Engagement:
* 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 UCF Innovate programs and initiatives.
* Foster long-term, collaborative relationships with ambassadors, helping them connect with university departments and faculty for shared objectives**.
** Partnership Development:
* 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.

Event Coordination & Outreach:
* 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.

Content Creation & Communication:
* 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.

Monitoring & Reporting:
* Track and analyze the contributions and…