Regional Innovation & Economic Growth Lead

Notre Dame International; Notre Dame (IN); Sur place; USD 162 000 - 198 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Notre Dame seeks an Executive Director, Regional Engagement to lead the iNDustry Labs portfolio and Notre Dame’s broader regional initiatives. You will translate institutional strategy into measurable regional impact, directing major economic development grants and AI adoption efforts across South Bend-Elkhart industries.

You will manage staffing, budgets, and cross-sector partnerships, aligning campus capabilities with community needs to strengthen regional economic vitality.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in economic development, corporate partnerships, innovation ecosystems, or public-private consortium management.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams and operationalizing complex strategic plans.
• Executive presence with strong interpersonal, negotiation, and coalition-building skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong fiscal and operational acumen, including experience managing departmental budgets and project pipelines.
• Experience managing complex multi-institutional public-private initiatives.
• Demonstrated success developing, writing, or executing large-scale federal or state economic development grants.
• Deep familiarity with the regional economy of the South Bend-Elkhart region.

Responsabilités

• Lead iNDustry Labs and direct Notre Dame's broader regional engagement initiatives.
• Set strategic direction, establish annual goals, and oversee performance for the team.
• Oversee budgeting, staffing allocations, vendor contracts, and systems of record architectures.
• Build a collaborative team culture bridging regional industry needs with university talent and technology.
• Identify opportunities to leverage Notre Dame assets to advance regional vibrancy in the South Bend-Elkhart region.
• Coordinate with civic leaders and economic development organizations to align regional priorities and craft proposals.
• Direct Notre Dame's participation in major federal, state, and foundation economic development competitions.
• Lead post-award grant implementation, ensuring compliance and milestone tracking.

Description du poste

University of Notre Dame seeks an Executive Director, Regional Engagement to lead the iNDustry Labs portfolio and Notre Dame’s broader regional initiatives. You will translate institutional strategy into measurable regional impact, directing major economic development grants and AI adoption efforts across South Bend-Elkhart industries.

You will manage staffing, budgets, and cross-sector partnerships, aligning campus capabilities with community needs to strengthen regional economic vitality.