Executive Director, Applied Innovation Institute

CU0076 Metropolitan State University; United States; Presencial; USD 210.000 - 225.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Metropolitan State University seeks an Executive Director for the Metro State Applied Innovation Institute (MSAII) to lead strategic initiatives across cybersecurity, AI, and applied research. The role drives revenue‑generating training, contract research, and sponsored projects while aligning with university programs and state partnerships.

The Executive Director works with the Board, oversees budgets and staffing, and builds sustainable operating models to expand Metro State’s research

Formación

• Master’s degree required or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Four years of leadership in business development, sponsored projects, nonprofit, or research administration.
• Experience with budget development, revenue modeling, grants/contracts, or fee-for-service programs.
• Experience collaborating with universities, government agencies, nonprofits, industry partners, and public-sector organizations.
• Demonstrated success working across institutions and with external partners.

Responsabilidades

• Provide executive leadership and work with the Board to set strategic goals and oversee Institute operations.
• Lead business, administrative, operational, partnership, and sustainability efforts for MSAII.
• Translate strategies into operating models, revenue lines, budgets, staffing, and contracts.
• Collaborate with Institute and university leaders, external stakeholders, and government/industry partners.
• Position MSAII as a regional leader in cybersecurity, AI, and defense-adjacent initiatives.
• Ensure the financial model and governance support sustainable growth.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Budget development

Grants/Contracts management

Cross-institution collaboration

Public-sector partnerships

Educación

Master’s degree

Descripción del empleo

Metropolitan State University seeks an Executive Director for the Metro State Applied Innovation Institute (MSAII) to lead strategic initiatives across cybersecurity, AI, and applied research. The role drives revenue‑generating training, contract research, and sponsored projects while aligning with university programs and state partnerships.

The Executive Director works with the Board, oversees budgets and staffing, and builds sustainable operating models to expand Metro State’s research