Head of Industry Expansion & Economic Innovation

Women In Science; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

NC State University’s Industry Expansion Solutions seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for statewide engineering outreach and research translation. You will oversee regional offices, a large budget, and staff while aligning with the College of Engineering and NC State’s land‑grant mission.

You will engage with legislators, industry partners, and academic leaders to expand funding, drive innovation, and deliver practical outcomes for North Carolina’s

Qualifications

• Executive-level leadership experience in complex technical operations or university-based extension programs.
• Strong strategic vision and ability to translate research into practice.
• Proven ability to manage multi-sourced funding and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, administrative, and operational leadership for IES within NC State University.
• Oversee statewide network of regional offices and staff with a multi-million-dollar budget.
• Lead engagement with legislators, industry, and partner organizations to advance economic growth.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Industrial outreach

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Management, Technology Policy

Job description

NC State University’s Industry Expansion Solutions seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for statewide engineering outreach and research translation. You will oversee regional offices, a large budget, and staff while aligning with the College of Engineering and NC State’s land‑grant mission.

You will engage with legislators, industry partners, and academic leaders to expand funding, drive innovation, and deliver practical outcomes for North Carolina’s