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Northwestern University Seeks Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives

Northwestern University invites nominations and applications for the new position of Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives. The person who fills this position will develop and implement initiatives that will enhance the University=s research enterprise.

Reporting to the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, the Associate VP will:

Coordinate overall strategy and management of faculty initiated start-ups;

Develop cross-campus, inter-school initiatives for university investment;

Provide leadership for the development, implementation, and communication of policies and programs affecting research and commercialization; and,

Work closely with faculty and directors of University Research Centers in shaping research priorities.

A more detailed job description and instructions for applying can be viewed on SSTI's webpage at www.ssti.org.