Strategic Academic Advisor | Relationship & Innovation Lead

InnovateTech; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 103,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth coaching

Mentor program

Benefits package

Flexible hours

Job summary

InnovateTech in Elizabeth, NJ seeks an Academic Advisor to drive relationship-building and process clarity. You will translate stakeholder needs into actionable plans, maintain the innovation pipeline, and ensure contracts and metrics are aligned with performance goals.

With 5+ years of relevant experience, you’ll navigate politics, maintain thorough documentation, and handle confidential information with sound judgment. Competitive compensation and growth coaching accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Curiosity and a continuous drive to sharpen your general craft.
• Ability to navigate workplace politics and stakeholder dynamics.
• Proven track record of people-centered collaboration under deadlines.
• Clear, concise documentation and record-keeping.
• Comfort with contracts and metrics-driven work rhythms.

Responsibilities

• Translate fuzzy stakeholder asks into a crisp relationship-building plan.
• Keep InnovateTech's Innovation pipeline humming without constant hand-holding.
• Turn vague mandates into measurable work.
• Execute core Academic Advisor duties with accuracy and consistency.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Spot where Innovation breaks before it shows up on a dashboard.
• Provide hands-on support to colleagues and clients as needed.

Skills

Curiosity

People management

Deadline pressure

Documentation

Contract familiarity

Job description

InnovateTech in Elizabeth, NJ seeks an Academic Advisor to drive relationship-building and process clarity. You will translate stakeholder needs into actionable plans, maintain the innovation pipeline, and ensure contracts and metrics are aligned with performance goals.

With 5+ years of relevant experience, you’ll navigate politics, maintain thorough documentation, and handle confidential information with sound judgment. Competitive compensation and growth coaching accompany this role.