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Senior Program Associate, Physical Sciences, Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing

Position Information

Position Title: Senior Program Associate, Physical Sciences, Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing
Department: Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59290
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Contribute to the design and delivery of outreach programs, events, and marketing materials that highlight UBs 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.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Three (3) years of experience in business development, entrepreneurship, innovation, or economic development in industry, academia, or government.

• 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.

Physical Demands


Salary Range
$70,000 - $80,000

Special Instructions Summary


Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Steven Shepler
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Senior Finance & Grants Manager
Contact's Email: shepler2@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-2990

Posting Dates

Posted: 09/26/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 11/03/2025











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