November 20, 2024
Associate Vice President for Research Advancement at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN
The Associate Vice President for Research Advancement will direct the research advancement team who administers multiple seed grant programs, matching funds for federal awards, limited submission competitions, and impact awards. This position reports to the Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPRI) and will serve as a close advisor to the VPRI on research advancement, strategic initiatives, local and statewide partnerships, internal unit engagements, and management of reports and presentations for the Board of Regents and the President’s office. This individual will develop research teams to respond to the emerging research trends and funding opportunities and assist the VPRI on implementation of the Research 2030 plan and Innovation Minnesota Council recommendations. The AVP is responsible for serving as a senior analyst for institutional reporting and strategy development, collaborating with multiple stakeholders and other units to support research advancement initiatives. The AVP will serve as a RIO liaison to the Corporate Engagement Center (CEC) and assist the Executive Director of CEC in implementation of RIO development efforts. The AVP will be responsible for managing the RIO Advisory Board meetings and will serve as the prime contact for the board members. The AVP will be a thought partner to VPRI, assisting both proactively and reactively on strategic efforts and positions on various issues that impact the UMN’s research enterprise. The VPRI will delegate responsibilities to the AVP as the need arises to address the new opportunities and issues. 

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November 18, 2024
President and Chief Executive Officer at Nexus Louisiana in Baton Rouge, LA
Nexus Louisiana —a Baton Rouge-based tech incubator, accelerator, and innovation engine closely aligned with the city’s research universities and economic development activities—seeks a strategic leader to serve as its President and CEO. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and CEO will provide visionary and consultative leadership; assess and align the organization’s structures; and advocate passionately for Nexus Louisiana’s position as a driver of innovation in the city, the region, and across the state now and in the future. 

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November 4, 2024
Communications Manager at University of California, Davis in Sacramento, CA – Aggie Square
Under the direction of the Chief Innovation and Economic Development Officer of the Innovation and Economic Development Office (IEDO), the Communications Manager coordinates and leads communication efforts for key initiatives, transformative projects, and strategic priority areas for the IEDO. The Communications Manager does not have any supervisorial responsibilities or direct reports but interacts with unit leadership within the IEDO and works collaboratively with the department and other campus colleagues to ensure the success, effectiveness, and timely execution of projects. This position will be at the center of driving impactful communications that spotlight the university's transformative initiatives. May initiate and manage contract activities for specific projects and deliverables. This office encompasses the strategic initiatives for Aggie Square, Venture Catalyst and Health Ventures.

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November 4, 2024
Vice Provost for Research and Innovation at Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is seeking an innovative and visionary leader to serve as its Vice Provost for Research and Innovation (VPRI). This pivotal role will lead NPS’s Research Enterprise into the future, guiding the school’s strategic research agenda, fostering transformative partnerships, and driving forward-looking initiatives that support the Navy and the Department of Defense (DoD). The VPRI will play a key role in building a research portfolio that addresses critical defense challenges and ensures NPS remains at the forefront of military education and research.

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October 29, 2024
Operations and Tenant Engagement Manager at Montgomery College in Rockville, MD
The Operations & Tenant Engagement Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations and managing tenant engagement at PIC MC. This role focuses on operational leadership and developing strategies to enhance tenant relations, ensuring alignment with PIC MC’s strategic goals and the College’s Transformational Aspirations of Access, Completion, and Post-Completion Success. Current tenant relationships for which this position will be responsible for stewarding include: Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, Hughes Network Systems, and the Germantown Innovation Center (GIC). This position also plays a critical role in driving innovation, supporting economic development initiatives, and ensuring the seamless operation of PIC MC.

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October 7, 2024
Founding Dean at Vanderbilt University, College of Connected Computing in Nashville, TN
Vanderbilt University, globally renowned for its transformative education and research, seeks an innovative leader and accomplished scholar to serve as the inaugural dean of a new College of Connected Computing, the university’s first new college since 1981. Vanderbilt is forging a bold and distinct strategic path to meet the growing demand for degrees in technological fields and advance research in rapidly evolving computing-related disciplines. The inaugural dean will be afforded the unique opportunity to establish an interdisciplinary and cross-cutting college in an ambitious academic community focused on excellence, innovation, and bold ideas, as evidenced by the university's motto, Crescere aude or “dare to grow.”

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October 1, 2024
Technology Manager at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE
NUtech Ventures is a University of Nebraska affiliate that facilitates the transfer of university innovations from the lab to the marketplace. NUtech Ventures is seeking a highly motivated professional to serve as a Technology Manager on its Licensing team. This position is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing invention disclosures, developing licensing strategies, interacting with University researchers, and successfully commercializing University IP. Candidates should have a deep knowledge of technology transfer and the ability to maintain productive relationships with university inventors and industry representatives.

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Intellectual Property Manager at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE
The Intellectual Property Manager works in coordination with NUtech’s IP Counsel and IP Specialist to manage the new and existing intellectual property portfolio of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Responsible for the coordination of patent filings and working with the licensing team for patent prosecution. Responsible for patent database entry and accuracy. Responsible for management, negotiation, and execution for CDAs and MTAs. Also responsible for IP report creation and analysis for NUtech Ventures staff and Board of Directors.

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September 25, 2024
Associate Vice President for Business Engagement at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA
The inaugural Associate Vice President for Business Engagement (AVPBE) will serve as a champion for corporate partnership and collaboration to advance the University’s mission. The Associate Vice President for Business Engagement will cast a long-range vision to expand and deepen corporate engagement across campus, with emphasis in the areas of research collaboration, philanthropy, and student success. To that end, the AVPBE will create the Office of Business Engagement and provide ongoing strategic leadership and direction of the business relations strategy of the university. The AVPBE will report to the Vice President for External Affairs, Communications, and Strategic Initiatives; Chief of Staff to the President.

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September 24, 2024
Executive Vice President for Research at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA
The Georgia Institute of Technology seeks a strategic, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Executive Vice President for Research. Applications, inquiries, and nominations are invited.
As a direct report to President Ángel Cabrera, and in close partnership with the Provost, the EVPR serves as the chief research officer and provides overall leadership for the Institute’s research, economic development, and sponsored activities, including the GTRI, Enterprise Innovation Institute, nine interdisciplinary research institutes (IRIs), and related research administrative support units. The EVPR has seven direct reports and serves as part of the Executive Leadership Team with the President; Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs; the Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance; and the Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff.

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September 19, 2024
Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the Montgomery College Foundation at Montgomery College (MC) in Rockville, MD

Montgomery College (MC) is seeking a well-qualified, innovative, dynamic candidate for the position of Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the Montgomery College Foundation. Montgomery College is located in Montgomery County, Maryland – a vibrant, diverse, and economically robustcommunity of more than one million people, with immigrants making up about one-third of the population. The county is adjacent to Washington, D.C., and 30 miles south of Baltimore. Montgomery College, a proud Minority-Serving Institution (MSI), Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), and an Asian American and NativeAmerican Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion. It enjoys strong support from the Montgomery County government, local representatives of state government, educational, business, and civic leaders, its two foundations, alumni, and the general community. The College is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees appointed by the governor of Maryland. Montgomery College serves nearly 45,000 credit and noncredit-seeking students on three campuses in Germantown, Rockville, Takoma Park/ Silver Spring, and their new East County Education Center. It alsoincludes a college-wide Workforce Development and Continuing Education unit, training centers in Gaithersburg and Wheaton, a central administrative services center, community engagement sites, and other off-campus locations. Reporting to Dr. Michelle Campbell, the Senior Vice President for Advancement and Community Engagement, and with responsibility to the MC Foundation Board of Directors, the VP/Executive Director leads, manages, and oversees the MC Foundation and the development and alumni relations team. This position leads, collaborates with, and supports a team of 20 professionals and a 20-member board of directors.

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September 11, 2024
President of Speros at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL
The President of Speros leads the programmatic and physical development of the Campus, establishes and maintains a strong programmatic vision, supports recruitment of partners at the site, and creates strong collaborative structures and systems to enable the development and success of the Campus and its stakeholders. The President will work with a broad group of stakeholders and other corporate leadership to refine the vision for the Campus and execute an implementation plan that leverages placemaking, collaborative catalytic investment, and real estate development to promote place-based innovation and inclusion.

The President of Speros leads the programmatic and physical development of the Campus, establishes and maintains a strong programmatic vision, supports recruitment of partners at the site, and creates strong collaborative structures and systems to enable the development and success of the Campus and its stakeholders. The President will work with a broad group of stakeholders and other corporate leadership to refine the vision for the Campus and execute an implementation plan that leverages placemaking, collaborative catalytic investment, and real estate development to promote place-based innovation and inclusion.

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