UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

USmax is seeking a University Partnership S pecialist to support the USAID Science for Development Fellows (SDF) program. The SDF program provides USAID access to continuously advancing and diverse scientific and technical expertise in the form of Institutional Support Contractor staff. The University Partnership S pecialist will be responsible for fostering and maintaining strong relationships with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), particularly in the context of the designing and implementing a Fellowships program. The University Partnership S pecialist will work to provide direct links to the U.S. higher education community and leverage their expertise for more effective application of science and technology in international development and foreign affairs activities. Duties and Responsibilities: * Develop and implement a comprehensive Higher Education Institution (HEI) engagement strategy that aligns with the objectives of the Science for Development Fellowships program. * Establish and maintain relationships with a diverse array of HEIs, including Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), to facilitate program outreach and recruitment. * Act as the primary point of contact between the program and HEIs, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. * Support the Higher Education Outreach and Recruitment Manager in implementing the Recruitment and HEI Outreach Strategy. * Work closely with HEIs to understand the motivations for PhD-level scientists to join fellowship programs and evaluate potential outreach messaging. * Prepare regular reports on HEI engagement activities, challenges, and opportunities for program improvement. * Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including the Executive Director and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), to ensure the program's success. Required Qualifications: * Strong understanding of the higher education landscape, particularly in the context of science and development. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Experience working on USAID projects or other international development programs preferred. Required Experience * Three years' experience in higher education outreach, partnership development, or a related role. Required Education * Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, Business, or a related field. Security Clearance Requirements: * None Work Location / Schedule * Telework eligible, with a minimum of 2 days per week on-site in Fairfax, VA (subject to change). Travel Requirements * This position requires limited to no international and limited domestic travel. About USmax USmax Corporation is an award-winning SBA Certified Woman-Owned Small Business and leading provider of innovative professional, technical and enterprise IT services. Our client areas span international development, public safety, law enforcement and healthcare markets. Our Commitment to quality and continuous process improvement is demonstrated by our CMMI-SVC ML3 appraisal, as well as ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, and ISO 27001:2013 registrations. We offer complete program life cycle support through a full range of planning, design, implementation, management, and support services. Our services based on trust, quality, efficiency, and innovation drive the mission of our various federal and commercial customers. USmax is certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Veterans Services as a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Facility and certified as a V3 Certified Employer. USmax is an avid supporter of the men and women who have served our country. This certification recognizes this achievement and furthers our commitment to veterans and their families. USmax is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity and inclusion. Please see our website to learn more about our equal employment policies or to request an accommodation to enable you to apply for employment with us. For more information about USmax or to apply for a position, visit www.usmax.com .