Executive Director – Innovation & Strategic Partnerships
| Company | Prairie View A&M University |
|---|---|
| Location | Prairie View, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Five years of progressive and successful administrative experience in business development and new partnership development, as well as a working knowledge of intellectual property management in a university, industry, or government environment.
Responsibilities
- Leads collaboration with faculty researchers, industry leaders, corporations, start-ups, innovation networks, universities, national laboratories and advisory groups to establish new and strengthen existing sponsored partnerships.
- Actively lead and provide oversight for significantly increasing the intellectual property (IP) portfolio including disclosures, patents and licensing, through new programmatic initiatives and strategic partnerships for faculty and student innovators, leading training and workshops.
- Leads ICEED Center operations, including strategic planning, program development, personnel supervision, IP management, policy creation, communications, and fiscal oversight.
- Oversees select programs and projects led by the Vice President for Research and Innovation, ensuring strategic execution, efficient project management, and timely completion from conception to implementation in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversees student and faculty entrepreneurship initiatives, including training, workshops, competitions, start-ups, and investor networks. Drives engagement with venture capital and economic development efforts in Greater Houston and beyond.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters or a terminal degree in relevant discipline is preferred.
- Five or more years of progressive and successful management experience in business development and new partnership development, as well as a working knowledge of intellectual property management in a university, industry, or government environment.
- In depth knowledge and proficiency in activities related to research based innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.
- Ability to translate objectives into a schedule and series of activities to meet the requirements.
- Detail-oriented, with excellent time management skills and confidence working in a deadline-driven environment.
- Exceptional persuasive writing skills to craft a clear story.
- Excellent editorial skills, with ability to consistently apply in-house and client styles.
- Experience with editing and publishing techniques, including the ability to operate PC-based software and hardware.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, and familiarity with SharePoint and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and assignments.
- Ability to work on a team, either in a support function or as a project leader.
- Willingness to work and deliver on short notice.