Assistant Director, Partnerships, Chicago Quantum Exchange

Assistant Director Of Partnerships

The Assistant Director (AD) of Partnerships will be responsible for developing and assisting in the management of a portfolio of partners for the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE). The AD will assist in cultivating and maintaining strategic partnerships for the CQE and assist in operational planning and execution for various activities related to engagement with industry, non-profit, and other partners, including the development of processes for tracking and streamlining partner engagements.

Responsibilities include : serving as liaison for multiple CQE partners, interfacing with partners as well as researchers and other stakeholders from CQE member and partner institutions to facilitate engagements around joint projects, sponsored research, talent recruitment and the like; managing standardized administrative and contractual processes for streamlining collaborative agreements, projects, and other such partner engagements; managing and helping develop streamlined protocols for collaborative projects and strategic initiatives; using best practices and a moderate / high level of knowledge of business software tools to create and maintain reports, leveraging and maintaining multiple databases; organizing engagement opportunities between CQE and partners; monitoring execution of program operations; researching and compiling information on quantum relevant efforts and trends; and working with others to manage requests for support, prepare required reports, and develop and implement ways to promote, cultivate, and steward foundation activities.

Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field and 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred qualifications include background in business development, customer relationship management, program management, or technology commercialization; familiarity or experience with collaboration management; proficiency with content management systems; and excellent interpersonal, writing, editing, interviewing, and creative problem-solving skills.