Associate Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation (Internal)
Academic Professional
University of Illinois
Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation
Associate Vice President for Economic Development & Innovation
(Internal Search)
Urbana Campus
The University of Illinois seeks an Associate Vice President for Economic Development & Innovation to provide a very visible and dynamic leadership role for supporting economic development innovation activities that involve stakeholders throughout the University System and across Illinois, the nation, and the world. This individual will provide an essential link between corporate, government, university, and community stakeholders and assist the Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation (VPEDI) in fulfilling the University’s missions regarding research and its translation into products and services that stimulate the economic growth – particularly in the state of Illinois. Additional responsibilities include:
1. Provide leadership in creating public - private partnerships and enhance connections among internal and external university stakeholders to foster innovation and technology commercialization.
2. Lead efforts to establish and maintain relationships with corporate, government, university, and community partners to promote the University’s economic development mission.
3. Lead regional economic development opportunities to facilitate statewide engagement and drive efforts to promote economic growth throughout Illinois, the nation, and worldwide.
4. Direct efforts to strengthen the University’s innovation pipeline and economic development activities with a particular focus on the University of Illinois at Chicago.
5. Work with university and external stakeholders to advance initiatives led by University System President and/or VP for Economic Development and Innovation.
6. Partner with VPEDI and other stakeholders to develop and implement the University System’s strategic plan for economic development and innovation.
7 Conduct research and development activities under the direction and guidance of Argonne under its Prime Contract.
8. Other duties appropriate for an Associate Vice President.
Candidate must possess a Master’s or doctoral degree in science, engineering, or other research-related field with five to ten years of experience in related field. Other requirements include: current University of Illinois employee; demonstrated leadership in commercializing intellectual property and execution of large technology-based initiatives; senior management experience, either in academic, government, or private sector, is desirable; demonstrated strong communication skills and the ability to provide leadership in the development and implementation of policy and management directives; excellent problem solving skills to address difficult, complex issues; strong interpersonal skills that reflect courtesy, diplomacy, and a collaborative approach to develop and maintain effective work relationships. Preferred qualifications include: Professional degree such as MBA, JD, or MPP
This is a full-time, 12-month Academic Professional position. For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references by August 28, 2017 at https://uajobs.hr.uillinois.edu/.
The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
HR Service Center
449 Henry Administration Building, MC 341
506 South Wright Street
Urbana, IL 61801
The University of Illinois is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity and diversity. The System Offices welcome applications from women, underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual minority groups and other candidates who will lead and contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.
08/28/2017