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Illinois State University Hiring for Director, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships at Normal, Illinois Full Time
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Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Director, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Research & Sponsored Programs
Campus Location: Normal, IL
Job Summary
The Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships will promote collaborations between the university and external entities through sponsored research agreements and other forms of cooperative agreements. The Director will be involved in the Startup Incubator and the ISU Hub of the Illinois Innovation Network, and assist in forming collaborations between the university, other IIN Hubs, corporations, and other external entities.
The Director will work with the associate vice president for Research and Graduate Studies, the deans, faculty, and staff, and to promote strategic initiatives that enhance external support of research, innovation, and economic development. The Director will coordinate activities to bring a community business incubator to ISU and work collaboratively with incubator tenants and clients, the Illinois Small Business Development Center of McLean County, ISU College of Business Means Center, business service providers, economic development entities, and the business community. The Manager writes and administers grants and oversees and facilitates the operation of the business incubator by coordinating services and developing and providing business development assistance to Launch tenants and clients.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelors degree.
2. Minimum of three years professional experience in higher education.
3. Experience with corporation and foundation relations and/or grant writing.
4. Experience in outward-facing aspect of higher education.
5. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and networking skills with large groups as well as with individuals.
6. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
7. Ability to develop strategy as well as connect faculty researcher interests with private funding sources.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Masters degree in Public Administration
2. Experience in entrepreneurship and/or small business development.
3. Leadership experience
Work Hours
Generally Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with occasional weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis
Proposed Starting Date
Open – Negotiable
Required Applicant Documents
Resume / C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List – (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references)
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on “Apply”
Special Instructions for Applicants
All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.
Please prepare in advance separate documents representing a cover letter, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and resume/C.V. to attach to this application.
Contact Information for Applicants
Research and Graduate Studies, [email protected]
309-438-7018
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 10/04/2023 07:00 AM CST
Application Closes: 10/09/2023 07:55 AM CST
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Current OpportunitiesDirector, Innovation and Strategic PartnershipsOpened10/04/2023 Closes10/09/2023 DepartmentResearch & Sponsored ProgramsThe Research and Graduate Studies Unit at Illinois State University is hiring a Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships to promote collaborations between the university and external entities through sponsored research agreements and other forms of cooperative agreements. The Director will be involved in the Startup Incubator and the ISU Hub of the Illinois Innovation Network, and assist in forming collaborations between the university, other IIN Hubs, corporations, and other external entities.
