AVP of Economic Development & Innovation Partnerships

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Vor Ort; USD 190.000 - 225.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Vermont in Burlington seeks an Associate Vice President for Economic Development to provide strategic leadership for statewide economic development, industry engagement, and innovation. This senior role connects university offices with external partners to translate strengths into measurable economic and public impact.

You will build executive relationships, develop partnerships spanning research, entrepreneurship, workforce solutions and technology transfer, and guide multiple

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree and significant leadership experience in economic development.
• Proven ability to manage complex initiatives and coordinate diverse stakeholders.
• Experience influencing senior leaders across academic, corporate, government, nonprofit sectors.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic leadership for statewide economic development, industry engagement, workforce solutions, innovation, partnerships, and entrepreneurship.
• Cultivate executive-level relationships with corporations, government agencies, and community leaders.
• Lead discovery with prospective partners to define value propositions and opportunities.
• Coordinate economic development activities across university units and external partners.
• Represent the VPR and the university in regional economic development discussions.
• Develop and advance strategic partnerships combining research, entrepreneurship, and workforce initiatives.
• Oversee unit leaders to align work with goals and measures.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Ausbildung

Master's degree in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Vermont in Burlington seeks an Associate Vice President for Economic Development to provide strategic leadership for statewide economic development, industry engagement, and innovation. This senior role connects university offices with external partners to translate strengths into measurable economic and public impact.

You will build executive relationships, develop partnerships spanning research, entrepreneurship, workforce solutions and technology transfer, and guide multiple