Executive Director, Industry Expansion & Growth

NC State College of Engineering; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State College of Engineering seeks an Executive Director for Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) to provide strategic and operational leadership across North Carolina. You will oversee regional offices, manage a multi‑million-dollar budget, and translate university technology into industry impact.

You will collaborate with university leaders, state agencies, and industry partners to grow programs, secure funding, and expand workforce development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Management, Technology Policy, or closely related field.
• Eight years of executive leadership experience in complex technical operations, industrial outreach, or university-based extension programs.
• Proven ability to lead dispersed teams and manage multi-sourced funding portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, administrative, and operational leadership for NC State IES, aligning goals with the College of Engineering’s mission.
• Oversee statewide regional offices, staff, and multi‑million-dollar budgets funded by state, federal, and fee-for-service streams.
• Lead fundraising, grants administration, and institutional partnerships to secure financial sustainability.
• Collaborate with university leadership and industry partners to translate research into practical industry solutions.
• Govern HR, governance, and organizational strategy for a statewide workforce.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Education

Master’s degree or higher in engineering, business, industrial management, or related field

Job description

NC State College of Engineering seeks an Executive Director for Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) to provide strategic and operational leadership across North Carolina. You will oversee regional offices, manage a multi‑million-dollar budget, and translate university technology into industry impact.

You will collaborate with university leaders, state agencies, and industry partners to grow programs, secure funding, and expand workforce development.