The following positions are available:
You
can find additional job postings related to the TBED field at:
The Association of University Technology Managers
http://www.autm.net/directory/job_list.cfm
The Council for Community and Economic Research
http://www.accra.org/jobs.asp
National Business Incubation Association
http://www.nbia.org/classifieds/index.php
Illinois Technology Development Alliance
The ITDA is a
private, not-for-profit, professional services firm that is dedicated
to creating the next generation of better, faster, smarter technology
entrepreneurs. ITDA connects and educates the technology community to
make entrepreneurs venture-ready faster and catalyzes seed and early
stage investment. We have an exciting position for a Director of
Membership Services to manage and coordinate the
organization’s
membership programs and campaigns. This position will report directly
to the President. This is a vital position for ITDA to realize its
vision of becoming the premier technology entrepreneur support
organization. Candidates should have a passion for strengthening the
Midwest economy by helping entrepreneurs to realize their dreams.
The Director of Membership Services works with staff and partners to:
- Track and report on membership recruitment and retention by stakeholder
- Develop annual membership plan and budget
- Survey members and perform research for new membership benefits
- Implement new membership benefits
- Manage all membership services and benefits, web based and non-web based
- Manage calendar of events
- Utilize portal content management system to consistently update portal
- Act as point of contact for all membership issues.
- Promote sponsorship opportunities
- Track and report on sponsor activity
- Manage sponsor engagement and participation
- Manage Entrepreneur Fellows program
- Promote engagement and participation of all Fellows
Qualifications:
- A desire to improve the Midwest economy one small business at a time and promote technology
- entrepreneurship
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Excellent speaking and presentation skills
- Ability to manage projects and deadlines
- Experience updating web content
- Extremely well organized
- At least two years of membership experience or relevant experience.
- Experience identifying program goals/challenges and developing strategic plans for improvement.
Compensation:
This
is a full-time paid position. Compensation will be commensurate with
experience. ITDA offers a progressive medical, life, dental and
retirement plan. The ITDA’s regular hours of operations are 8:00 am to
5:00 pm M-F. ITDA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all
people to apply. All interested parties should email their resume and
cover letter to Paula Henderson, Director of HR, at Henderson@itda.biz .
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
The MEDC is seeking
candidates for a Senior Portfolio Manager position in Lansing.
This is an at-will position responsible for managing and overseeing
investment and grant portfolios for the 21st Century Job Fund.
Negotiates all investment contracts and grants agreements, serves as a
resource for portfolio companies seeking information about investment
capital, and identifies opportunities to leverage investments for
Michigan's competitive edge technology industries.
This
position requires a Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting,
or related field AND a minimum of five to seven years business related
experience in the area of Life Sciences and experience in business,
finance and investments in the areas of position-specific technical
business environment, public sector investing, capital markets, venture
capital, private equity, portfolio management, and/or commercial
lending. In-depth knowledge of issues facing startup companies
from a strategic, managerial, and operational view is required.
Annual
salary $84,748. Interested candidates who meet these
qualifications may respond by submitting a cover letter, resume, and
copy of your official transcript(s) by e-mail to
medchr@michigan.org. Deadline: October 17, 2008.
Penn State University
Director
III, Director of Workforce Development Initiatives
The
opportunity to shape and define workforce development programs with
state, national, and international leadership and impact awaits you!
Penn State seeks an entrepreneurial and dynamic leader for its
Workforce Development Initiatives (WDI) unit in the Office of Economic
and Workforce Development (OEWD). University-led workforce
development increasingly brings talent development together with
economic and community development to support regions and industry
sectors. You will provide a focal point to coordinate major
statewide and national initiatives in workforce development; facilitate
regional workforce development partnerships with Penn State campuses
and other external partners; identify funding opportunities and develop
proposals to secure resources in support of workforce development
initiatives; and position Penn State as an international leader in
university-led workforce development through exemplary region- and
industry sector-focused program design and effectiveness.
Work
collaboratively to present a unified point of entry to Penn State
resources in support of workforce development. In this
respect,
you serve as an integrator and catalyst to reduce fragmentation and
increase impacts in University workforce development
engagements.
You will be expected to generate significant grant-funded initiatives
to Penn State. Requires Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred)
or equivalent, plus five years of work-related experience in workforce
development or related field that includes successful evidence of
organizational leadership, supervision and a commitment to diversity.
Electronically submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume at
www.psu.jobs or mail to Employment & Compensation Division, Job
#:
I-28636, The Pennsylvania State University, Fifth Floor, James M.
Elliott Building, University Park, PA 16802 or fax to 814-865-3750.
Resumes accepted until position is filled.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and
the diversity of its workforce.
Director
III, Director Economic Engagement Initiatives
Penn
State
seeks an entrepreneurial and dynamic leader for the newly forming
Economic Engagement Initiatives (EEI) unit in the Office of Economic
and Workforce Development (OEWD). University-led economic
development brings economic, talent, and community development
approaches together through leadership in policy and planning
capabilities to supply significant potential in supporting regions and
industry sectors. This unit will advance the economic
well-being
of Pennsylvania by integrating, brokering, facilitating, and
collaborating in partnerships, projects, and programs connecting Penn
State units and campuses with external partners. In leading
this
mission, the Director will: engage with communities and
organize
University resources in support of transformative regional engagements;
coordinate major statewide initiatives in economic development;
facilitate regional economic development partnerships between Penn
State campuses/programs and external partners; identify funding
opportunities and lead proposal development to secure resources in
support of economic engagement initiatives; and position Penn State as
an international leader in university-led economic engagement through
exemplary region- and industry sector-focused program design and
effectiveness. This job works collaboratively with academic,
outreach, research, and units to present a unified point of entry to
resources in support of economic development. In this
respect,
the Director will serve as an integrator and catalyst to reduce
fragmentation and increase impacts in University economic
engagements. The Director is expected to generate significant
grant-funded initiatives to Penn State. This job reports to
the
Director, Office of Economic and Workforce Development.
Requires
Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) or equivalent, plus five years of
work-related experience in economic development or related fields that
include evidence of successful organizational leadership and
supervision and a commitment to diversity.
Electronically submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume at
www.psu.jobs or mail to Employment & Compensation Division, Job
#:
J-28676, The Pennsylvania State University, Fifth Floor, James M.
Elliott Building, University Park, PA 16802 or fax to 814-865-3750.
Resumes accepted until position is filled.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and
the diversity of its workforce.
Kansas Bioscience Authority
Director,
Heartland BioVentures
The
Kansas Bioscience Authority (KBA) is an independent state authority,
established by the Kansas Economic Growth Act of 2004. The
purpose of the authority is to guide the state in creating a
world-class bioscience industry by fostering the growth of bioscience
in Kansas, by making Kansas a national leader in bioscience, and by
making Kansas a desirable location for bioscience entities to locate
and grow. As part of KBA’s effort, Heartland
BioVentures (HBV) has been established to lead the efforts to
commercialize bioscience inventions and bring new products and services
to the market.
Heartland BioVentures seeks a detailed-oriented executive to work with
HBV’s leadership to develop and sustain a robust pipeline of
fundable bioscience companies by implementing a technical and business
assistance activity following consultative evaluation of investment
opportunities. Additionally, successful candidates will work
within an investor network whereby capital can be made available for
selected opportunities within the state that will drive economic growth
in animal and human health, biofuels, biomaterials and plant sciences
in Kansas.
In order to identify and create opportunities, energize entrepreneurs
and investors and build support for new company creation and investment
opportunities, the successful candidate must have leadership abilities
with exceptional experience and capability. The best
candidates will have substantial business development experience, a
proven record of success in a start-up environment and/or investment
firm, and experience working in one or more facets of the bioscience
industry. Experience working with boards of directors and/or
advisors is preferred as is experience in the bioscience sector.
Additionally, candidates should have:
- successful operating experience (e.g.,
sales/marketing, operations, product development)
- alliance building and leadership experience
- strong public relations skills
- strategic and financial analytic skills
- ability to spot research which is promising for
commercialization
- credibility with financial investors and
entrepreneurs and existing relationships with financial investors,
entrepreneurs, and industry
- advanced degree in related business or scientific
area and at least 10 years of business leadership experience
Salary:
Salary is competitive and dependent on qualifications and
experience.
Location: Kansas City area
Type: Full-time – experienced
Education: Advanced degree
Electronic applications only: A letter of interest with resume should
be sent by e-mail to Jim Mitchell, Ph.D. at mitchell@kansasbioauthority.org.
Further information about the Kansas Bioscience Authority and Heartland
BioVentures is available at www.kansasbioauthority.org.
The Kansas Bioscience Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
University of Missouri
Intellectual Property Attorney
The University of Missouri System, located in Columbia, Missouri, is
seeking qualified applicants for the position of intellectual property
attorney in the Office of the General Counsel. The University of
Missouri is a four-campus research system with Extension and distance
learning services, an extensive health care network, and a total
enrollment of more than 63,000 students and 23,500 faculty and staff.
This position will be based in Columbia, Missouri and will report
directly to the General Counsel.
Responsibilities will include managing the legal aspects associated
with licensing activities; working with General Counsel to manage the
enforcement of the University’s intellectual property and
contract rights; providing guidance and advice regarding technology
investment activities; serving as liaison for intellectual property
matters between the University and industry; advising administration on
matters of potential scientific misconduct and compliance with federal
and state regulations; providing guidance with respect to the
procurement, development, negotiation and licensing of the intellectual
property portfolio; and assisting in the development of intellectual
property educational programs.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of
patent law and patent prosecution practices; knowledge of and
experience with patents for highly technical products / services;
ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
and external contacts; demonstrated skills in client service, oral and
written communication and time management; proven ability to
effectively develop trust, respect and cooperation across all areas of
an organization and staff levels.
Candidate must have a law degree, with a Bachelor’s degree in
science or engineering preferred. Five to seven years
experience in corporate and intellectual property law is required and
intellectual property and patent law, technology transfer and/or
licensing experience is preferred. Admission to Missouri Bar
or eligibility for admission by reciprocity is necessary.
Member of Patent Bar is preferred but not required. Starting
salary is negotiable. The University provides an excellent
benefits package. To apply, submit letter of application and resume to:
University of Missouri
Human Resources
ATTN: Cindy Cover
215 University Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
KTEC Pipeline
Program Director
KTEC Pipeline is a nationally unique fellowship that offers promising
technology entrepreneurs throughout Kansas the opportunity to develop
and launch their high potential ventures and the support necessary for
success. The purpose of the program is twofold:
- To identify talented and entrepreneurial Kansans,
match them with best-in-class training, resources and mentors and
encourage them to pursue a career as a technology entrepreneur in
Kansas; and,
- To utilize the momentum and substance of the
program to further develop the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Kansas that
is essential to sustained entrepreneurial activity and expansion.
The program works with the participants to enhance
the creation and growth of high-impact technology business in Kansas
— with a special focus on ventures designed to scale and grow
into large businesses with positive impact on our Kansas economy. KTEC
Pipeline is developing the leaders for the Kansas Innovation Economy.
The KTEC Pipeline seeks a detailed-oriented
executive to work with the president to help sustain the KTEC Pipeline
fellowship program, as well as related entrepreneurial programming. The
position assists the president in many areas, including but not limited
to, cirriculum development, finanicial organization, program tracking,
sponsorships, publications, alumini programming and outreach, mentor
programming, and presenter/speaker recruitment.
The
successful candidate will have the following skills: Extremely
organized, self-starting person, able to work both independently and
with a large and changing team of fellows, mentors, alums, partners,
KTEC executives, outside contractors and presenters. Should have a
strong bias toward tracking details and ensuring work product is
organized, catalogued and follows program goals/guidelines. Excellent
supervisory and interpersonal skills.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree with three years of
experience in one of the following: entrepreneurial ventures, finance,
program management, or public policy related to entrepreneurship or
economic development;
- Knowledge of standard office software packages.
- Good communications and presentation skills
- Management of planning, personnel, budget;
- Excellent written communications skills; and,
- Independent, proactive work skills.
Salary: Salary is competitive and dependent on
qualifications and experience.
Location: Kansas City or Topeka area
Type: Full-time – experienced
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Electronic applications only: A letter
of interest with resume should be sent by e-mail to jcobb@ktecpipeline.com.
Further information about the KTEC Pipeline is
available at www.ktecpipeline.com.
The Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation is an
equal opportunity employer.
University
of Missouri System
Assistant
Vice President for Research and Economic Development
The
University of Missouri System is seeking qualified applicants for the
position of assistant vice president for research and economic
development. The University of Missouri is a four-campus research
system with extension and distance learning services, an extensive
health care network, and a total enrollment of more than 63,000
students and 23,500 faculty and staff. The Office of Research and
Economic Development was established in 2005 to link the research
across the four University of Missouri campuses with emerging and
existing firms across the state and around the world.
The assistant vice president for research and
economic development is responsible for promoting the commercialization
of intellectual property and products of faculty discovery, innovation
and development and working closely with the vice president for
research and economic development to identify research results that can
promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Incumbent will perform market
assessment on the patentability of research, promote research
discoveries, and find funding sources to advance research. Under the
guidance of the executive director of university research parks, he or
she will manage and oversee the operations of the
university’s science and technology park(s) and incubator
facilities.
A bachelor’s degree in business
administration, marketing or a closely related discipline is required.
An advanced science degree closely related to research is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skill, as well as experience
with public speaking and facilitation of meetings, is necessary.
Experience promoting issues before state and federal officials is
highly preferred. Five years of management experience in economic
development programming and related business services is required.
Knowledge of and previous experience in regional planning desirable.
Proven ability to negotiate and manage cost effective contractual
arrangements. Previous experience in high technology start-ups as
either owner or manager is desirable.
Applications and nominations may be forwarded to:
Janet
A. Waibel
Secretary to the Vice President
Office of Research and Economic Development
309 University Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
573.882.6726
Email: waibelj@umsystem.edu
The
University will recruit and employ qualified personnel and will provide
equal opportunities during employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or
status as a Vietnam era veteran.
Michigan
Economic Development Corporation
State Division Administrator 17
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is seeking someone
for the position of State Division Administrator 17 (working title:
Manager, Business and Community Services). This position is responsible
for oversight of staff that administers several state and federal
incentive programs to assist in the growth of Michigan companies and
the creation of jobs, including Economic Development Job Training,
Renaissance Zone and Community Development Block Grant Programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Managing, implementing, administering and
monitoring the Economic Development Job Training, Renaissance Zone and
Community Development Block Grant Programs; and,
- Drafting policies, procedures and short- and
long-term strategies for the above programs.
KEY DUTIES:
- Overseeing a staff of 11 and approximately $38
million in federal funding and $5.7 million in state funding for
business and community development programs. Such programs include
grants to businesses and community colleges on behalf of businesses
requiring workforce training; planning and infrastructure grants to
communities when there is a business expansion project involving low to
moderate income job creation; approval and monitoring of tax free zone
designations throughout the state; implementing, and monitoring
approved grants, loans, tax free zones, and local revolving loan funds.
- Developing policy and procedure for the Business
Development Support/Program Administration/Business and Community
Services unit;
- Delivering training to unit employees and to
business development staff; and,
- Serve as a liaison to other units of the MEDC to
ensure maximum effectiveness use of state and federal incentive
programs under the units direction.
A
bachelor’s degree in any major is required. In addition,
candidates should have two years
of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or
equivalent experience.
If you believe that your qualifications meet the
listed requirements and are interested in applying for this position,
please submit a cover letter and resume that includes start and end
dates (month and year) for each period of employment to medchr@michigan.org.
Applications are due Aug. 22, 2008.
Oregon
Economic and Community Development Department
Operations and Policy Analyst 4
The mission of the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department
(OECDD) is to advance Oregon’s economy. Under the direction
of the commission, the department focuses its efforts on three core
objectives: promote favorable investment climate to strengthen
businesses, create jobs and raise real wages; assist Oregon communities
to build capacity to retain, expand and attract businesses; and improve
national and global competitiveness of Oregon companies.
The Innovation and Economic Strategies Division
supports the development and execution of an Oregon Innovation Economy
Plan that identifies economic development opportunities for existing
and emerging knowledge-based industries. These industries are central
to OECDD since they have provided the majority of family wage job
growth over the past 10 years and will continue to create the majority
of our export market and high wage jobs.
OECDD is recruiting to fill the position of
Operations and Policy Analyst 4 (Innovation Policy Analyst) in the
Innovation and Economic Strategies Division. The primary purpose of
this position is to support the development and execution of an Oregon
Innovation Plan that identifies economic development recommendations to
grow the state’s knowledge-based economy. The position is
located in Portland. Salary is $4,991 to $7,350 monthly. Major duties
include:
RESEARCH & PUBLIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT:
- Assist
Oregon Innovation Council with the development of legislative policies.
Develop and advocate for all innovation-related legislation, and work
with council and senior staff to develop innovation-related legislative
strategy. Develop and maintain working relationships with legislators
and their staff. Explain policy issues and the effect of proposed
legislation to state legislators, legislative committee members,
lobbyists and task forces. Draft legislative proposals; review and
track state and federal legislation; prepare testimony; analyze bills
and propose amendments to pending bills.
- Conduct best practices research and collaborate
with key partners to develop policies, incentives and programs to
promote Oregon’s innovation economy. Key partners for
collaboration include other OECDD policy staff; Oregon Innovation
Council (Oregon InC); Governor’s Office; university research
offices; Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute (ONAMI);
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL); Treasurer’s
Office, etc.
- Work with OECDD economists to translate and
disseminate key economic data to senior OECDD staff and Oregon InC
council members to inform decision-making and strategy development.
- Assist with communications efforts of the
Innovation Council, specifically associated with distilling language
into legislative messaging and working to promote the successes of the
Innovation Council.
- Assist the IES Division Manager and OECDD Director
in incorporating innovation and industry cluster concepts into other
agency activities.
OREGON INNOVATION COUNCIL:
- Along with the Oregon Innovation Council
Coordinator, provide staff support to the Oregon Innovation Council in
the council’s development of the State Innovation Plan.
- Conduct research; develop materials and present
recommendations to Oregon InC’s policy committees in the
council’s key areas of focus. These include: enhancing the
global competitiveness of Oregon’s emerging capital;
developing Oregon’s entrepreneurial network; accelerating the
commercialization of university research; and identifying and promoting
strategies to create a competitive knowledge-based workforce. Work with
staff from Oregon University System, and Treasurer’s office
to help the Council develop a statewide plan and budget for innovation
similar to Ohio’s Third Frontier Program.
- Oversee development of annual Oregon Innovation
Plan for submission to Governor and Legislature.
- Provide staff support to enable the council to
conduct quarterly auditing and oversight of funded Council initiatives.
Maintain contact with third-party initiatives receiving legislative
funding to evaluate performance data and communicate results to both
council members and external audiences.
- Provide OECDD support for ONAMI and other
Signature Research Centers.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT:
- Assist business & industry, universities
& colleges, service providers, etc to connect with necessary
resources and assets to commercialize research.
- Work with OECDD staff and partners to strengthen
entrepreneurial support system in the state and raise awareness of
existing state and local programs/services, including SBIR/STTR federal
grant programs.
OUTREACH:
- Make presentations to industry and government
partners on Oregon’s to raise awareness of Oregon innovation
economy.
- Serve as an initial point of contact for the
agency for issues related to innovation, R&D and industry
competitiveness. Act as the agency interface with university research
offices, ONAMI, PNNL and other R&D organizations.
Work/coordinate with other agencies and organizations in innovation
efforts, including Treasurer’s Office, Dept. of Agriculture,
Dept. of Forestry, Dept. of Transportation, University System, etc.
TO QUALIFY:
Your PD 100 (application form) will be reviewed
to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section. To
receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you have:
- A bachelor's degree in business or public
administration, behavioral or social sciences, finance, political
science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and
skills and five years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and
planning work; or,
- Any combination of experience and education
equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the
knowledge and skills for the classification.
Preference may be given to applicants with
Government Affairs experience. If you qualify, see the Test section
below.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
High profile day to day work. Travel within the
state required. Some out of state travel required. Pressure of
deadlines, resource limitations, heavy workload. Requires organization
and accurate analysis of circumstances at hand to successfully meet the
objectives. Frequent extended work days required to meet deadlines and
attend meetings. Requires lifting of boxes (up to 50 pounds), moving
materials, and stooping or bending to file or retrieve.
THIS IS
THE TEST:
Use a separate sheet of paper. Write down any work
experience (paid or unpaid) and training that you have which is related
to each question. Limit your answer to each question to no more than
two (2) pages. Be sure that the jobs where you gained the experience
you describe in your answers are listed in the Work History section of
your application form. Your grade will be based upon your answers.
If there are several parts to a question, answer
each part separately. Number your answers to agree with the question.
Attach the answer sheet to your application. Your application will not
be accepted if it is incomplete. You must answer the following
questions:
- Describe your experience and/or knowledge of state
government-led strategies to enhance the innovation economy. How can
state government (including the Governor, State Legislature, and state
agencies) promote a strong innovation economy? In your answer, please
include discussion of both policy and funding strategies to enhance
innovation-based economic development.
- Describe your experience working with
public-private boards. Include any relevant background and skills that
have prepared you to fulfill this job’s responsibility to
provide staff support, analysis and advice to the members of the Oregon
Innovation Council.
- One of the key aspects of this position is
translating complex policy information into clear, compelling messages
and materials for a legislative audience. What key strategies and
tactics would you use to successfully explain the importance of
innovation-based economic development to the Oregon Legislature and
other local and statewide elected officials?
TO APPLY:
You must complete a State of Oregon application
form (PD 100). Obtain applications (and any required supplements) from
Employee Services, a local Oregon Employment Department, most state
agency personnel offices or via Internet at: www.oregonjobs.org. If you
have a disability and need an alternative format in order to complete
the application form (PD 100), you may call the Oregon Economic and
Community Development Department’s Employee Services office
at (503) 986-0097, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., about an
alternative format.
Mail or
deliver your completed application materials and your responses to the
test questions to: Oregon Economic and Community Development
Department, Employee Services, 775 Summer Street NE, Suite 200, Salem,
Oregon, 97310-1280. If necessary, you may FAX to (503) 986-0145. Your
application materials must be received in the Salem office by 5:00 p.m.
on the close date. You may also send your application materials via
e-mail to:
beth.vergara@state.or.us. The Oregon Economic and Community
Development Department cannot be responsible for material that is
illegible or incomplete as a result of transmitting by FAX or which may
be lost or delayed through the mail.
The closing date is Aug. 21, 2008.
Submit only the required materials. Reference letters or work samples
should be kept for interviews. Reasonable accommodations for interviews
will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.
The Oregon Economic and Community Development
Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
Committed to a Diverse Workforce.
High Tech
Rochester
President & CEO
High Tech Rochester (HTR) is a not-for-profit economic development
organization focused on the Greater Rochester, N.Y., technology and
high growth business sector. HTR assists the development of new and
emerging businesses through the following organizations and programs:
- Lennox Tech Enterprise Center, a high technology
business incubator;
- Rochester BioVenture Center, a life science, wet
lab incubator;
- HTR Technology Commercialization Program; and,
- RENEW 2.0, an alternative energy entrepreneurial
support program.
Through its Manufacturing Extension Partnership
(MEP), the organization improves the competitive position of small
manufacturing firms. Additionally, HTR serves as New York’s
designated Regional Technology Development Center for the Finger Lakes
Region.
HTR works in collaboration with the many economic
development, educational, research and government organizations in the
Rochester area. HTR was organized in 1987 by three founding members,
the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, Rochester Institute of
Technology and the University of Rochester. Since 2007, HTR
has had an independent Board comprised of major community stakeholders,
with the University of Rochester as the sole legal member. The
organization receives significant financial support from the New York
State Office of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR®),
New York's high-technology economic development agency, the National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension
Partnership (MEP), and the U.S. Department of Labor Workforce
Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) grant.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The president and CEO of HTR will report to an
active and engaged Board of Directors to continue to achieve strong
growth and results. The Board is seeking an experienced leader who will
lead HTR’s efforts to continue to grow its impact in the
Rochester area.
The president and CEO will:
- Be responsible for the overall performance of HTR
and its programs;
- Lead the process to develop HTR’s
strategic and operating plans and communicate the corporate vision and
strategy to employees, board members, council members, and funding
partners;
- Understand HTR client needs and establish processes
and employee competencies that fulfill those needs;
- Guide and review corporate and specific marketing
plan creation and implementation, build relationships with key
influencers and prospective clients, and champion the
HTR…the innovator’s edge brand;
- Guide and review corporate publicity and build
relationships with the press;
- Build collaborative, tangible activities with
organizations in economic development;
- Engage Entrepreneurs-in-Residence in
HTR’s technology commercialization work;
- Maintain relationship and communication with the
various HTR funding sources and develop new sources of funds;
- Continuously develop new initiatives to address
emerging needs;
- Inform and engage the Board of Directors;
- Develop direct reports and ensure the development
of the HTR team; and
- Ensure that HTR meets its financial and operating
objectives.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will be a strategic leader who possesses
outstanding communication and organizational skills with a track record
of success. He or she will have the vision, breadth and flexibility to
work effectively with a wide range of individuals and within dynamic
professional settings. The successful candidate will bring strong
networking skills and will represent HTR in the community. The new
president and CEO must be able to gain credibility and quickly build
relationships with technology and high-growth entrepreneurs, the
business community and the Greater Rochester community in general. He
or she will have a high level of discernment with the ability to focus
and prioritize.
Other key professional requirements/qualifications
include:
- Unquestionable integrity with a passion for and a
commitment to the mission and values of HTR;
- An undergraduate degree (technical degree
preferred) and an MBA or other relevant graduate training or
experience;
- Ten years of business experience and managerial
responsibility in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setting;
- Demonstrated ability to establish strong business,
university, nonprofit, and community partnerships;
- A proven record of successful engagement with small
businesses and an understanding of their needs; and
- A record of inclusive and collaborative
management/leadership with diverse constituencies.
Additional professional experiences/qualifications
that are preferred include:
- Experience in working with state and federal
funding;
- Experience with a start-up company;
- Experience in technology commercialization and/or
working with or consulting with a technology company;
- Economic development or business incubator
experience including the recruitment and coordination of mentors and
consultants;
- Experience raising venture financing or working
with the venture capital community; and,
- Experience working with nonprofit and/or government
funding agencies and sources.
COMMUNITY:
Rochester is the third largest urban area in New
York State, and was listed as one of ten communities in the nation to
receive the All-America-City award as a great place to live. Rochester
is the northwestern gateway to New York's Finger Lakes, which is noted
for spectacular scenery, four-season outdoor recreational fun, and fine
wines of every kind. Also, Expansion Management Magazine
ranked Rochester as number one among metropolitan areas having the best
Quality of Life in the Nation. In addition, Places Rated
Almanac ranked Rochester as the sixth best place to live in America in
its just released 25th anniversary edition.
You may visit HTR’s website at www.htr.org.
Additional information
about the firm is available at www.andersonexecsearch.com.
For more information on the position, please contact Steve Sellers,
executive search consultant at ssellers@andersonexecsearch.com
or Anne Irwin Ward, executive search associate, at aiw@andersonexecsearch.com.
Phone is 704-347-0090. Fax is 704-347-0064.
ASME (American Society of
Mechanical Engineers)
Manager, Strategic Initiatives &
Innovation
Individual will play a key role in the management of new ventures and
strategic initiatives to help meet the priority objectives of the ASME
Board of Governors and the enhancement of ASME revenues through
development of new products and services. This is a multifaceted role
that will require experience in managing large projects with
enterprise-wide impact. Key functions include business development,
product and program development, project management, internal and
external communications, and management of cross-functional teams.
A bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least five years of relevant
work experience are required. Candidates also must have successfully
demonstrated experience in business and product development, business
planning, project management, proposal writing and team leadership.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
Interested candidates should forward resume and salary requirements to snyderp@asme.org
(no inquiries please).
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