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Director - UTDSolv

University of Texas at Dallas

$80,000, DOQ

medical insurance, paid time off, retirement plan

United States, Texas, Richardson

Aug 04, 2026

Posting Details

Posting Number	S07173P
Position Title	Director - UTDSolv
Functional Title	Director of Industry Projects - UTDSolv
Department	Management
Salary Range	$80,000, DOQ
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date	08/04/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	No
Desired Start Date	09/07/2026
Job Summary	The Director of Industry Projects is responsible for developing, managing, and scaling UTDSolv's portfolio of industry-sponsored projects that provide high-impact experiential learning opportunities for students. This role serves as the primary liaison between UTDSolv and industry organizations to identify, scope, and secure applied projects that align with academic objectives and workforce needs. The Director oversees the full project lifecycle-from project sourcing and scoping through execution, assessment, and reporting-while ensuring positive outcomes for students, faculty, and industry partners. This position is responsible for maintaining a robust project pipeline, managing project quality, monitoring student performance, and measuring the impact of UTDSolv initiatives.
Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related progressive experience.
Preferred Education and Experience	Preferred Education and Experience Master's degree & 5+ yrs relevant professional experience
Other Qualifications	To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Essential Duties and Responsibilities Industry Project Development, Portfolio, and Lifecycle Management Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of industry-sponsored projects that support experiential learning across UT Dallas. Identify, cultivate, and secure projects from corporations, startups, nonprofit organizations, and community partners. Manage a portfolio of at least 50 unique industry-sponsored projects per semester. Serve as the primary liaison between UTDsolv and external stakeholders, representing the program at networking events, conferences, corporate meetings, and community engagements. Collaborate with academic units and university leadership to expand interdisciplinary project opportunities. Work directly with organizations to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and expected outcomes. Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and meet stakeholder expectations. Coordinate with faculty, students, and industry sponsors to support successful project execution and delivery. Support the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing engagement of faculty and industry professionals participating in the UTDsolv Capstone course. May also teach one or more sections of the UTDsolve Capstone course as needed. Oversee the scheduling and staffing of the courses, ensuring adequate course offerings to support enrollment demand and adequate faculty resources. Evaluate project outcomes and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement and maximize program impact. Foster an environment that promotes professional development, teamwork, problem-solving, and client engagement. Assessment and Outcomes Measurement Develop and implement metrics to evaluate project success, student learning outcomes, and industry impact. Measure and assess project outcomes against established goals and performance indicators. Collect and analyze feedback from students, faculty, and industry sponsors. Prepare reports and dashboards that communicate project performance, student impact, and program effectiveness. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and program enhancement. Other Duties as Assigned
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Additional Information	Work Notice: Work will be performed on-site and in person. What We Can Offer UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes: Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees AD&D Insurance Dental & Vision Plan Options Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan Fertility Benefits Paid time off All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message	1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the *ADA Coordinator* . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.