Carnegie Mellon University · 23 hours ago
Director of Strategic Relations - College of Engineering - Information Networking Institute
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expCarnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university known for its innovative education and research. The Information Networking Institute seeks a Director of Strategic Relations to drive alternative programming, industry sponsorships, and scholarship opportunities, while expanding revenue streams through innovative partnerships and educational offerings.
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Hiring Manager
Matthew Lemarie
Responsibilities
Cultivate strategic relationships with external partners to secure sponsorships for INI initiatives, including the Practicum, student projects, research collaborations, and other priorities
Design and implement frameworks for collaborative partnerships with universities and industry that enable innovative educational models—such as distributed and stackable certificates, online bridge programs, and executive education—while addressing key considerations like intellectual property, tiered engagement, and mutual value creation
Expand INI’s long-standing engagement industry partners and government agencies through offerings aligned with global market and emerging technology needs
Collaborate with faculty and staff to implement INI’s Pittsburgh strategy, strengthening brand awareness and fostering relationships with local industry, government, and organizations
Qualification
Required
Background, education and experience in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or another related area
3-5 years of business development or fundraising experience
Bachelor's degree required
Demonstrated project management experience
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
Successful background check
Must have access to reliable transportation and be willing to travel, as needed
Preferred
M.B.A. or a master's degree in a related field preferred
Experience in higher education is preferred
Experience in higher education and familiarity with intellectual property and open-source agreements preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off and observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Carnegie Mellon University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (98)
2024 (136)
2023 (150)
2022 (132)
2021 (120)
2020 (99)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$488.58MKey Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Amy Coutu
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications
Chirag Patel
Adjunct Professor
Recent News
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