Executive Director of Innovation & Industry Partnerships

Job Title Executive Director of Innovation & Industry Partnerships Agency East  Texas A&M University Department Office  of Research and Sponsored Programs Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job  Location Commerce, Texas Job Type Staff Job  Description INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

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SUMMARY:

The Executive Director of Innovation & Industry Partnerships provides strategic and operational leadership for innovation, entrepreneurship, venture development, commercialization support, and industry engagement at East Texas A&M University. Reporting to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, the Executive Director leads the Venture College and connects university talent and capabilities with entrepreneurs, companies, investors, economic development organizations, and communities.

The Executive Director develops a university-wide innovation ecosystem that advances promising ideas through validation, partnership, commercialization, or venture formation. The position serves as a key connector among the university, industry, entrepreneurs, investors, and Texas A&M Innovation, consistent with applicable university and Texas A&M University System policies.

This is a hands-on, outward-facing position based in Commerce, Texas, with periodic travel to the Dallas campus and other locations as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Innovation and Venture College Leadership
· Provide strategic and operational leadership for university innovation, entrepreneurship, and venture-development activities under the direction of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development.
· Lead and manage the Venture College, including program design, entrepreneur and innovator recruitment, mentoring,…