Director of Business Development at Rose-Hulman Ventures - Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology : Job Details

Director of Business Development at Rose-Hulman Ventures

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has an amazing opportunity for individuals excited and committed to assisting and supporting students as a Director of Business Development at Rose-Hulman Ventures. We have been ranked No. 1 among U.S. engineering colleges by the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Guide for the last 26 consecutive years.

As the Director of Business Development at Rose-Hulman Ventures you will generate and process leads for new project opportunities using a variety of methods; represent RHV at industry tradeshows, conferences, and career fairs; research and develop lead generation and prospecting tools and strategies for business development; identify market segmentations and demographic profiles for potential clients, generate targeted lists of specific companies meeting the profile, and reach out to key points of contact at those companies.

You will organize the potential project pipeline activities up to a generated proposal; perform initial technical due diligence on potential project opportunities to assess feasibility and fit; investigate technologies, comparable products in the marketplace, industry trends, relevant standards and regulations, and other information deemed relevant for the context of the potential project.

Additionally, you will direct efforts with the marketing group to position RHV in the marketplace; develop and deploy Search Engine Optimization for RHV's website; develop and deploy a social media strategy, including platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook Twitter, and others. You will work closely with the marketing department to develop content for press releases, news articles, profiles of successful projects, and other opportunities to communicate externally.

As the Director of Business Development at Rose-Hulman Ventures you will develop and support the functionality of a Contact Relationship Management (CRM) system at RHV; update and mine data and run reports; calculate and track metrics on the project pipeline in terms of numbers, of sales pitches, opportunities opened, proposals developed, projects kicked off; analyze, categorize, and suggest strategies to mitigate reasons why project opportunities are lost in the sales process.

You will serve as a member of the RHV Management team and assist with setting strategic priorities and direction for the department; help ensure departmental goals align with Institute priorities and participate in the budgeting process by identifying project needs and priorities; serve on various groups and committees and represent the vice president and department at various meetings/functions as needed.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a STEM field and five to seven years of relevant work experience. Must have analytical and project/process management skills and be computer literate. Must have knowledge and experience in as many as possible, but not necessarily all, of the following areas: technical project management, leading technical project teams, requirements and scope definition, drafting proposals, planning and scheduling projects, monitoring and tracking projects, new product development, sub-contracting, and managing budgets. Must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to make effective presentations and interact with a diverse group of professionals. Must be able to understand and discuss a wide variety of technical topics and the ability to read and interpret technical documents.

Preferred candidates will have a master's degree and seven years of STEM relevant work experience.

At Rose-Hulman, your successes are celebrated in a welcoming, supportive, and flexible environment with a number of benefits and resources including a variety of health benefit options; voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Caregiver Resources; participation in Tuition Exchange; a generous and flexible paid leave program and dedicated time for professional development. As a Rose-Hulman employee, you will also enjoy access to full-service fitness facilities and programming; a performing arts center featuring national touring acts and campus productions; and access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment. All employees experience opportunities to have an impact on student lives and be part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary project collaboration that can have a global impact as well as receiving continual encouragement and support of philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) focused institution, whose students' education and success are the nucleus of everything we strive for. We support and recognize excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, and intellectual growth of our students, faculty, and staff. Our campus culture is student-focused, welcoming, and inclusive. Here, we believe that every employee has a role to play in the mission of the institute: to provide our students with the world's best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education in an environment of individual attention and support.

Located on the banks of the Wabash River and conveniently located within driving distance of seven major cities, Terre Haute is a vibrant community with a revitalized downtown, museums, parks, four higher ed institutions, a rich historical past, and dynamic food, music, and arts scene.

Applications: Only online applications/resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Human Resources via email, [email protected], for questions.

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship at this time.

EEO/AA

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. It is the Institute's policy to treat all employees and applicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission on the basis of race, religion, sex, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Human Resources.