April 8, 2024
Assistant Director of Innovation Hub (Real Estate) at University of Illinois - Chicago in Chicago, IL
Provide analytical and technical real estate support for planning, evaluating the future operations of the DPI headquarters, ensure operations and capital improvements are aligned with DPI's priorities, represent DPI in meetings with the Capital Development Board and University of Illinois System Office of Capital Programs regarding construction and assist in the overall high level execution of asset-level strategies. The Assistant Director of Innovation Hub will be charged with making sure the building is fully occupied, highly productive, generates income, and supportive of innovation. 

To review the whole job description and details of how to apply, CLICK HERE. Position will be open until filled.

April 4, 2024
President and Chief Executive Officer at Cherokee Farm Development Corporation in Knoxville, TN
The Cherokee Farm Development Corporation (CFDC) is pleased to begin a national search for its next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A not-for-profit organization, CFDC is responsible for the development and support of real estate and innovation assets essential to the research, innovation and workforce development goals of The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT).

To review the whole job description and details of how to apply, CLICK HERE. Position will be open until filled.

March 13, 2024
President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Nexus Louisiana in Baton Rouge, LA
The Research Park Corporation (dba Nexus Louisiana; “NexusLA”) Board of Directors is accepting proposals from Executive Search Firms that are interested in offering services for identifying and recruiting candidates for the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position. The submissions from all participating firms will undergo a thorough comparison and evaluation in accordance with the criteria outlined in this Request for Proposals (RFP). 

To be considered, respondents must submit a comprehensive proposal in a single PDF file no later than Wednesday, April 3 at 4:00 PM CST via email to [email protected] with Subject Line: Executive Search RFP. Learn more.

March 12, 2024
Executive Director of the NSF Engine: Louisiana Energy Transition Engine at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana is one of the nation’s most productive and valued states in energy exploration and production and is uniquely positioned to lead emerging and advanced technologies for the energy transition in addition to its historical role producing traditional energy and chemical products. As such, LSU seeks an innovative and experienced Director to lead the newly created Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL) Partnership, which will play a vital role in Louisiana’s energy future through the advancement of research, workforce, and technology commercialization across the state. The FUEL program is one of 10 NSF Regional Innovation Engines, NSF Engine: Louisiana Energy Transition Engine, with funding of up to $160M over the next ten years. This position will oversee the entire portfolio of projects as well as a team of at least five direct reports.

To review the whole job description and details of how to apply, CLICK HERE. Position will be open until filled.

March 1st, 2024
Vice Provost for Research, Scholarly Inquiry, and Creative Activity at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC
Wake Forest seeks an innovative, collaborative, and experienced leader to work with Provost Michele Gillespie, the University’s academic leadership team, the Deans’ Council, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, the leadership of Wake Forest University’s Centers and Institutes, the Research Advisory Council, faculty, and other constituents in support of its research, scholarly and creative enterprises, and the institution’s strategic framework: Framing Our Future. Wake Forest is one of the highest ranking R2 institutions on the HERD Survey and operates on a teacher-scholar model that emphasizes the quality of research over quantity.

To review the whole job description and details of how to apply, CLICK HERE. Position will be open until filled.

February 27th, 2024
Associate Vice President for Research for Science & Policy (AVPRSP) at University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT
The Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR ) seeks a dynamic partner to serve as an Associate Vice President for Research as the Associate Vice President for Research for Science & Policy (AVPRSP ) at 1.0 FTE . The VPR reports to the President of the University of Utah (UofU). The VPR oversees 16 administrative units who are committed to providing quality support, resources, and strategic investments to the UofU's research community. This is an inaugural position and would collaborate with three other Associate Vice Presidents for Research (AVPR ) teams under the VPR . This position has the potential of carrying an academic appointment, but it is not a requirement. If the candidate is seeking an academic appointment, then hiring will be coordinated with the recruiting home college & department.
The position will play a pivotal role in formulating and integrating plans to expand existing areas of UofU research strengths. This will be accomplished by partnering with key stakeholders in the state, federal, or industry sectors while also steering the research enterprise towards emerging technology and markets

To review the whole job description and details of how to apply, CLICK HERE. Position will be open until filled.

February 22nd, 2024
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Partnerships at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC
The Assistant Vice Chancellor, Partnerships position will report directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor, Partnerships, and serve a key leadership role for the partnerships team. This will include having focused responsibility for the partnership development team and the institutional partnership portfolio. This role will lead a new institutional process to coordinate partnering activity and engagement across the university to drive measurable impact in alignment with the Wolfpack 2030 Strategic Plan. The position will serve as a key representative of the Partnerships Office internal to the university and externally among partners and key stakeholders.

To review the whole job description and details of how to apply, CLICK HERE. Position will be open until filled.

February 12th, 2024
Director of Churchill Technology & Business Park at JEDCO
The mission of the Director of Churchill Technology & Business Park is to provide overall leadership for the development and marketing of Churchill Park—a signature JEDCO initiative in Avondale, Louisiana that advances Jefferson Parish’s economic development strategy. Prospective applicants will have the chance to work alongside passionate and talented individuals to advance the overall economic viability of Jefferson Parish and the Greater New Orleans region.

To review the whole job description and details of how to apply, CLICK HERE. Position will be open until filled.

January 24th, 2024
Project Manager - Economic Development at Waymaker Group
Waymaker Group is looking for a new team member to join our fast-growing consulting firm of dynamic individuals working to expand innovation districts across the U.S. The Project Manager will be part of the Project Management team and provide exceptional services to our clients by delivering the contracted projects/initiatives on-time, on-budget and within scope. Projects may include, but are not limited to, innovation/market studies, strategic planning, cluster coalition & program development, program implementation, funding identification & pursuit, and real estate programming & design guidance. The role will require close collaboration both internally, with the senior leadership team and Waymaker’s strategic partners, and externally, with the client and their vendors & partners. Waymaker Group’s team is committed to supporting each other and, as with many small businesses, your job responsibilities will vary and will not be confined to the specific responsibilities outlined for this role.

To review the whole job description and details of how to apply, CLICK HERE. Position will be open until filled.