Senior Program Associate, Physical Sciences, Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing
Job Description
Fiscal Year
2025-2026Position Title
Senior Program Associate, Physical Sciences, Engineering & Advanced ManufacturingClassification Title
Project Staff AssociateDepartment
Business and Entrepreneur PartnershipsPosting Number
R250150Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59290Employer
Research FoundationPosition Type
RF ProfessionalJob Type
Full-TimeSalary Grade
E.99Position Summary
UB Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships (BEP) is seeking a Senior Program Associate to strengthen industry engagement and foster collaborative research and development projects in the physical sciences, engineering, and advanced manufacturing sectors. These industries encompass areas such as semiconductors, materials, energy, applied AI for manufacturing, and other technology-driven fields.
The Associate will connect companies with UB’s research expertise, facilities, and technology assets; develop proposals and agreements; manage applied R&D projects; and represent BEP in industry-facing activities. This position will oversee UB’s partner program of the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub’s Commercialization and Collaboration Center (C3) and support the Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics (CMI).
Key Responsibilities:
Industry Engagement & Partnership Development
- Serve as a front-door contact for companies in physical sciences, engineering, and advanced manufacturing industries, with a strong focus on the semiconductor industry.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective partners through outreach, events, referrals, and collaboration with BEP colleagues.
- Represent UB and BEP at conferences, trade shows, workshops, and company visits to promote university-industry collaboration.
Project Development & Management
- Support the development of proposals, statements of work (SOWs), budgets, and agreements for collaborative projects, including those funded through state and federal programs.
- Manage active projects to ensure milestones are met, relationships are maintained, and deliverables are reported.
- Administer and track industry-facing projects supported by BEP programs, including the C3 tech vouchers, interfacing with program sponsors.
- Work with BEP Finance, Sponsored Projects Services, and Technology Transfer to formalize and manage contracts.
University-Faculty Collaboration
- Facilitate engagement between UB faculty and external partners in the physical sciences and advanced manufacturing sectors.
- Help identify and scope research opportunities aligned with faculty expertise and company needs.
- Support faculty participation in BEP programs, including CMI research initiatives and C3 voucher projects.
Outreach, Programming & Reporting
- Contribute to the design and delivery of outreach programs, events, and marketing materials that highlight UB’s capabilities and industry partnerships.
- Represent UB in regional Tech Hub and CMI meetings and events.
- Provide regular reports on engagement activities, project outcomes, and emerging opportunities to BEP leadership.
Learn more:
- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Three (3) years of experience in business development, entrepreneurship, innovation, or economic development in industry, academia, or government.
This requirement may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to manage projects, contracts, and company relationships.
- Willingness to attend events, visit local companies, customers, and faculty.
- Self-motivated to achieve unit and program goals and objectives.
- Excellent communication capabilities, including strong presentation and written skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly in Word and Excel.
- Self-motivated, with the maturity to engage with faculty and represent UB to external stakeholders.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in engineering, engineering technology, or physical sciences and five (5) years of related business development or product development experience in industry, academic, governmental, or economic development settings.
- Experience developing R&D project plans and managing contracts.
- Familiarity with intellectual property protection and technology commercialization.
- Experience with a customer relationship management system (e.g. Salesforce).
- Experience working with or within a university environment.
- Knowledge of NYS and federal economic development and innovation programs.
- Marketing and outreach experience with the business community.
Salary Range
$70,000 - $80,000Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.Work Hours
37.5 hours per week
Campus
All CampusesIs a background check required for this posting?
NoContact's Name
Steven SheplerContact's Title
Senior Finance & Grants ManagerContact's Email
shepler2@buffalo.eduContact's Phone
716-645-2990Posted
09/26/2025Deadline for applicants
Open Until FilledDate to be filled
11/03/2025Number of references required
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