Chief Innovation Hub & Incubator Leader

Research Foundation of The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Staten Island, under the Research Foundation of The City University of New York, seeks a Director of the CSI Innovation Hub. The role oversees a 4,000 sq ft facility and the CSI Tech Incubator, shaping strategic vision and leading a team of staff and interns.

You will build partnerships across the College, industry, local schools, and the Staten Island community, secure funding, and drive measurable outcomes in entrepreneurship and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 7+ years of professional experience, including at least 3 years managing a department with staff, budget, and outcomes.
• Extensive experience in entrepreneurship support, business development, economic development, or incubator/accelerator management.
• Direct supervision of multiple full-time employees including hiring and performance management.
• Experience managing an annual operating budget of $500,000+ from diverse funding sources.
• Experience in large organizations with procurement, HR, compliance processes.
• Proven grant/funding acquisition and administration experience.
• Experience designing and delivering programs for entrepreneurs, small businesses, or students.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and report program data and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to expand the Hub’s impact on entrepreneurship and workforce development.
• Design, implement, and evaluate incubation, workshops, mentorship, and training programs.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop a team of staff and interns; set performance goals.
• Provide business development services and connect members with mentors, investors, and service providers.
• Manage technology partnerships and integrate emerging technologies into labs and programs.
• Collaborate with faculty, departments, and student services to integrate entrepreneurship into curriculum.
• Build partnerships with K-12 schools and community organizations to inspire youth entrepreneurship.
• Lead fundraising, grant writing, and grant management activities; ensure compliance and reporting.
• Oversee marketing and outreach to attract members and raise visibility.
• Track KPIs (jobs created, ventures launched, capital raised) and report outcomes to leadership.

Skills

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Fundraising

Budget management

Partnership development

Program development

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The College of Staten Island, under the Research Foundation of The City University of New York, seeks a Director of the CSI Innovation Hub. The role oversees a 4,000 sq ft facility and the CSI Tech Incubator, shaping strategic vision and leading a team of staff and interns.

You will build partnerships across the College, industry, local schools, and the Staten Island community, secure funding, and drive measurable outcomes in entrepreneurship and student success.