RESEARCH, INNOVATION, AND INDUSTRY LIASON OFFICER – Midlands State University (MSU) 1473 views

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:
FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Post: Research, Innovation, and Industry Liaison Officer (RIILO) (1 post)

Qualifications and Experience

First degree in Humanities, Social Science, or equivalent
A Master’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
Minimum of two (2) years experience in the tertiary education industry
Knowledge of intellectual property rights is an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

Liaising with Industry for students’ Work Related Learning placements.
Providing regular updates on the Work-Related Learning program outcomes and assisting Departments to identify issues that may inform curriculum review processes.
Working with the Faculty, government, industry, business, communities, and other stakeholders to form productive partnerships.
Liaising with the Research and Innovation Division and advising Departments on innovations, industrialization, and commercialization.
Coordinating and organizing Faculty Research Seminar Series, Presentations, Conferences, and Expos.
Work in collaboration with departments to monitor and track alumni achievements.
Coordinating and documenting Community Engagement activities.
Any other duties as may be delegated by the Executive Dean.

NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.