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The Manufacturing Industry Strategic Advisorat the Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS), Iowa State University, will develop relationships to help manufacturers in southeast Iowa achieve their goals. This role offers a balanced work/life schedule and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of manufacturers throughout Iowa.

This southeast Iowa-based position focuses on developing relationships with manufacturing company executives, providing strategic advice, and managing projects. As such, the position requires regular daily and weekly travel within the regional territory, including occasional overnight stays for business purposes and staff meetings. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in manufacturing, a broad understanding of manufacturing processes, and a passion for advancing Iowa's manufacturing sector.

About CIRAS

CIRAS, part of the College of Engineering and the Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations (EDIR) at Iowa State University, has been supporting Iowas businesses and communities since 1963. CIRAS works to improve the profitability of companies through applied research, proven services, and long-term support, aiming to drive sustainable growth in Iowa.

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Example of Duties

Provide strategic and technical guidance to Iowa manufacturers.

Engage manufacturing owners, CEOs, and presidents to demonstrate the return on investment of improving their businesses.

Assess complex, multi-disciplinary strategic, managerial, operational, and technical problems.

Educate clients on the research and best practices in the manufacturing industry.

Manage fee-for-service projects and grants.

Provide statewide leadership in the manufacturing sector.

Develop and maintain ongoing professional relationships with businesses, business groups, and trade and professional associations.

Act as an expert resource for state, local, and regional economic development partners.

Create a strategy to improve the performance of manufacturing across the state.

Weekly/daily travel within the territory to meet with clients.

Work with internal and external teams and experts in integrating solutions to provide transformational solutions to businesses.

Continuously study the current state of Iowa and worldwide trends in manufacturing.

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Expert-level position possessing advanced professional and/or technical skills working under limited or no supervision
Applies high-level professional knowledge and expertise to focus on ISUs mission and meeting division, department or work unit goals
Solves complex issues using highly-developed problem resolution skills
Regularly provides recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
Utilizes high-level professional knowledge and expertise to provide guidance, recommendations, and set standards related to strategy, policy, and mission
Leads projects of moderate to high scope and complexity with broad impact
May provide supervision to other department staff (i.e., leads a small work team)

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.This is a fixed term position, with expectation for renewal based on availability of funding.

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received byApril 2, 2025.

To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

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About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state ...law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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