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- Semiconductor, Innovation and Investment Executive
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Hybrid-remote in Lansing, MI
Posted: March 13 - Executive Director of the NSF Engine: Louisiana Energy Transition Engine
Lousiana State University FUEL
Baton Rouge, LA
Posted: March 12 - Innovation Partners Director
University of Oregon, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation
Eugene, OR
Posted: March 8 - Manager, Lab2Launch
Emory University, School of Medicine
Option for hybrid-remote work in Atlanta, GA
Posted: February 20 - Program Specialist (Ecosystem Development Specialist)
U.S. Small Business Administration
Washington, DC
Posted: February 14 - Use-Inspired R&D Director
CO-WY Climate Resilience Engine, Innosphere Ventures
Hybrid-remote in Fort Coliins, CO
Posted: February 13
Note: Deadline to apply is February 26 - Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA)
CO-WY Climate Resilience Engine, Innosphere Ventures
Hybrid-remote in Fort Collins, CO
Posted: February 13 - Associate Vice President for Research for Science & Policy (AVPRSP)
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Posted: February 6 - Compliance Analyst
U.S. Department of Treasury
Washington D.C., Telework eligible
Posted: January 31 - Grants Program Manager
Missouri Technology Corporation
Hybrid or remote, with strict Missouri residency requirement
Posted: January 30 - Operations Manager
Missouri Technology Corporation
Hybrid or remote, with strict Missouri residency requirement
Posted: January 30 - Project Manager I, Economic Development
Waymaker Group
Remote with 25% travel to US cities
Posted: January 25 - Manager, Early Stage Investment Funds
Ohio Department of Development - Office of Technology Investments
Columbus, OH
Posted: January 23
Semiconductor, Innovation and Investment Executive - Michigan Economic Development Corporation
MEDC helps Michiganders prosper by investing in their businesses and communities, enabling the growth of good jobs, and promoting Michigan’s reputation as a world-class business location and travel destination. By joining their team, you will play an integral role in directly supporting Michigan’s success, where you work, live and play. MEDC is seeking candidates for Semiconductor, Innovation and Investment Executive.
The successful candidate will develop and execute a strategy to land semiconductor industry investments in Michigan as part of the state of Michigan’s ‘Make It In Michigan’ economic development strategy focused on People, Places and Projects. A key element of the Projects part of the ‘Make It In Michigan’ is competing for and winning more opportunities across specific focus sectors. The semiconductor value chain is one the state’s focus areas for deploying financial and programmatic resources. Lead, optimize, collaborate on and deploy the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) sector development strategy and activities for growing the semiconductor industry in Michigan; promotes available MEDC and State programs and resources for the industry cluster; analyzes industry trends and technologies; analyzes, identifies, develops and cultivates a portfolio of companies and industry leaders for retention, expansion, or new investment in Michigan; helps to identify new sectors for potential development; establishes long-term supply chain development strategies; identifies, and executes strategies to drive semiconductor federal funding into Michigan.
This position may work a hybrid (remote/in-office) schedule. Selected candidates who have been approved to work a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. For more information and to apply for the position, go here.
Executive Director of the NSF Engine: Louisiana Energy Transition Engine - Louisiana State University FUEL
Gardner Innovation Search Partners has been retained to manage the search for an Executive director of the NSF Engine: Louisiana Energy Transition Engine at Louisiana State University FUEL. Gardner Innovation Search Partners is the top technology transfer recruiter in the world, and is committed to presenting a diverse slate of candidates who possess the skills, expertise, and enthusiasm to thrive in this role.
Louisiana is one of the nation’s most productive and valued states in energy exploration and production and is uniquely positioned to lead emerging and advanced technologies for the energy transition in addition to its historical role producing traditional energy and chemical products. As such, LSU seeks an innovative and experienced Director to lead the newly created Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL) Partnership, which will play a vital role in Louisiana’s energy future through the advancement of research, workforce, and technology commercialization across the state. The FUEL program is one of 10 NSF Regional Innovation Engines, NSF Engine: Louisiana Energy Transition Engine, with funding of up to $160M over the next ten years. This position will oversee the entire portfolio of projects as well as a team of at least five direct reports.
The Executive Director will be guided by a diverse Governance Board of internal and external stakeholders, will lead the FUEL Partnership, strengthen Louisiana’s energy posture, and collaborate with industry and community stakeholders to develop a vision for the energy future across the state, nation, and globe. It is the paramount intention that the FUEL Partnership develops into an independent, self sufficient, trusted, and highly respected voice of the energy transition, supporting state, community, and parish policy development. Interested applicants should send a detailed resume and any questions to: Lisa Rooney, Recruiter at lisa@gardnerisp.com. For more details, please visit https://gardnerisp.com/executive-director-of-the-nsf-engine-louisiana-energy-transition-engine-louisiana-state-university/.
Innovation Partners Director - University of Oregon, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation
The University of Oregon Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation is seeking an Innovation Partners Director to drive optimization of outcomes for research translation; expand the university’s capacity to generate use-inspired, market-driven innovations; and accelerate discovery at the intersection of academic research, innovation, and commercialization. The position focuses on developing, managing, and continuously improving the technology transfer process for all UO innovation assets. The Director primarily will lead the day-to-day operations of the technology transfer office, including protection of intellectual property, negotiation and execution of a wide array of technology transfer agreements, and management of faculty and student outreach and training. Additionally, the Director will serve as the case manager for a subset of the portfolio, complemented by direct reports that manage the portfolios for the physical sciences and social sciences.
This position has broad latitude and authority to accomplish goals and objectives. The successful candidate must have strong communication and management skills, the ability to plan both strategically and tactically, high-functioning organizational skills, attention to detail, adherence to confidentiality, and discretion.
This is a full-time position reporting to the Associate Vice President for Industry, Innovation & Translation (IIT). The Director will collaborate closely with the AVP and other units in IIT for the overall strategic direction, management, and administration of the University of Oregon’s technology commercialization operations and industry engagement programs. This position requires work located in Eugene, but hybrid options may be considered. For more details and to apply, plese go here.
Manager, Lab2Launch - Emory University, School of Medicine
The Emory HSRB II Innovation Zone is designed to provide Emory-related startup companies with license to Emory intellectual property access to dedicated, flexible, and affordable laboratory infrastructure to develop, test, and grow life science business ideas and reach their milestones faster. It will also include a venue for industry partners to demonstrate their latest beta technologies to faculty. The HSRB II Innovation Zone will foster a community of entrepreneurship within the policy framework of Emory School of Medicine (ESOM) and ensure that the mission of these spaces track to the overall vision for HSRB II.
Biolocity, an Emory University & Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) life science incubator, was relaunched in 2015 in partnership with the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation to provide translational grant funding and life science product development expertise to academic stage assets with the goal of creating license opportunities and investor-ready start-ups at both Emory and Georgia Tech. Since 2015, Biolocity has funded 58 projects. These 58 projects have led to 22 start-ups, two industry licenses, four products on the market, and a 1:10 leverage on awarded funds to follow-on-funding. Biolocity has demonstrated the capability to identify, mentor, and develop opportunities with the ability to attract follow-on funding and partnership opportunities.
This position is an Emory University School of Medicine (SOM) role reporting to the Associate Dean of Innovation in collaboration with Woodruff Health Sciences (WHSC) and Biolocity. For a list of duties and qualifications, and instructions to apply, go here.
Program Specialist (Ecosystem Development Specialist) - U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Investment and Innovation Ecosystem Development
The Office of Investment and Innovation Ecosystem Development Division in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Specialist (Ecosystem Development Specialist).This position is responsible for building and maintaining a portfolio of positive relationships with U.S. Innovation Ecosystem Stakeholders including entrepreneur support organizations and federal lab to market leaders across regions and/or industry and technology areas of national priority. For more information and instructions to apply, please go here.
Use-Inspired R&D Director - Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine, Innosphere Ventures
Innosphere Ventures, a pioneering force in fostering technological innovation, announces a significant step forward in its mission to drive climate resilience and sustainability. With the recent acquisition of grant funding for the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine, Innosphere Ventures is poised to expand its team and deepen its impact across the Colorado-Wyoming region.
Innosphere is seeking a visionary Use-Inspired R&D Director in Climate related science and technology for the Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine (CO-WY Engine).The Use-Inspired R&D Director will play a central role in steering the direction of the CO-WY Engine's innovative climate research and solutions program. This visionary leader will drive strategic roadmaps for climate science and technology projects, facilitate multidisciplinary research teams, and cultivate partnerships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or higher degree in a relevant field, along with demonstrated experience in strategic technology road mapping and leading innovative projects in climate science and technology. For more information and instructions to apply by February 26, please go to https://innosphereventures.org/co-wy-engine-hiring-use-inspired-rd-director/.
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) - Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine, Innosphere Ventures
Led by Innosphere Ventures and funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), the CO-WY Engine is a collaborative initiative focused on driving innovation in climate resiliency and sustainability across the Colorado-Wyoming region. The CO-WY Engine brings together a diverse network of partners to develop and commercialize technologies that address critical environmental challenges, foster economic growth and enhance community well-being.
The Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine (CO-WY Engine) is seeking a Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA). This role is pivotal in shaping and steering our organization’s diversity, inclusion, and workforce development initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of DEIA principles, experience in designing data-informed programs, and a proven track record in strategic partnership building. For more information, and to apply by March 5, please visit https://innosphereventures.org/co-wy-engine-hiring-director-of-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-access-deia/.
Associate Vice President for Research for Science & Policy (AVPRSP) - University of Utah, Office of the Vice President for Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR ) seeks a dynamic partner to serve as an Associate Vice President for Research as the Associate Vice President for Research for Science & Policy (AVPRSP ) at 1.0 FTE . The VPR reports to the President of the University of Utah (UofU). The VPR oversees 16 administrative units who are committed to providing quality support, resources, and strategic investments to the UofU's research community. This is an inaugural position and would collaborate with three other Associate Vice Presidents for Research (AVPR ) teams under the VPR . This position has the potential of carrying an academic appointment, but it is not a requirement. If the candidate is seeking an academic appointment, then hiring will be coordinated with the recruiting home college & department. The position will play a pivotal role in formulating and integrating plans to expand existing areas of UofU research strengths. This will be accomplished by partnering with key stakeholders in the state, federal, or industry sectors while also steering the research enterprise towards emerging technology and markets. For more information, and to apply for this position, please visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/157053.
Compliance Analyst - U.S. Department of Treasury
This position is located at Departmental Offices,DO - Recover Prog/ Small Business,Transprt, Legacy. The compliance analyst will be charged with ensuring that recipients comply with their funding requirements and proactively assisting recipients to come into compliance to facilitate the success of the purpose of the award.
The following are the duties of this position at the GS-14. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
- Review, analyze, and monitor recipient activity to ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations and operating policies and procedures by developing expertise in compliance systems and testing.
- Monitor compliance of grant, loan and note agreements between the Treasury and funding recipients in current and future assistance programs.
- Identify trends in the study of domestic and economic finance to support the legislated policy of the grant program and engages with recipients to improve compliance across the portfolio of programs that ORP/OCA implements.
- Develop and implement compliance approaches; conduct compliance tests; participate in identifying and remediating non-compliant situations; help develop and test information systems; coordinate with data, reporting, and oversight; and produce reports and presentations.
To view the announcement, please click here.
Grants Program Manager - Missouri Technology Corporation
MTC is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven, organized candidate, ideally with strong ties to Missouri’s innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems, to coordinate and execute the organization's grant-based financial support or expansion of the state’s entrepreneurial capacity. This includes managing the organization's grantmaking and developing the marketing and communications strategies related to grants. The role will be integral in advancing the organization’s impact and mission by developing and implementing innovative strategies specific to MTC’s grant-making process and systems.
The role of Grants Program Manager demands a creative thinker capable of not only identifying but also capitalizing on emerging opportunities within the entrepreneurial sector. This position requires a candidate with a natural flair for intuitive thinking and quick adaptation, combined with a proactive problem-solving mindset. The ideal candidate should thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrating an ability to rapidly assimilate new information, identify potential improvements, and act decisively. Embracing a philosophy of agile and iterative progress, this individual should be comfortable with experimenting, learning from setbacks, and making informed adjustments on the fly. You can view a detailed job description and find instructions to apply here.
Operations Manager - Missouri Technology Corporation
MTC is seeking an experienced and innovative Operations Manager who is highly skilled in strategy execution and business operations to play a critical role within the organization. MTC needs an astute operational leader who can harness the organization's collective strengths, build sustainable infrastructure, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and effectively oversee business operations.
The Operations Manager will be integral in advancing the organization’s impact and mission by developing and implementing operational strategies to ensure the organization meets its goals and objectives in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The Operations Manager will ensure that MTC’s resources (human, financial, and technological) are being effectively utilized and will monitor and evaluate team performance against established benchmarks and key performance indicators. For more details and instructions to apply, please go here.
Project Manager I, Economic Development - Waymaker Group
Waymaker Group is a full-service technology-based economic development firm focused on helping city leaders plan and fund mixed-use innovation districts. They develop clusters, attract anchor tenants, build diverse talent pipelines,
and propel inclusive growth.
Waymaker Group is looking for a new team member to join their fast-growing consulting firm of dynamic individualsworking to expand innovation districts across the U.S. The Project Manager I will provide exceptional services to clients by delivering the contracted projects/initiatives on-time, on-budget and within scope. Projects may include, but are not limited to, innovation/market studies, strategic planning, cluster coalition & program development, program implementation, funding identification & pursuit, and real estate programming & design guidance. The role will require close collaboration both internally, with the senior leadership team and Waymaker’s strategic partners, and externally, with the client and their vendors & partners. This role will work alongside the Director of Operations. Waymaker Group’s team is committed to supporting each other and, as with many small businesses, job responsibilities will vary and will not be confined to the specific responsibilities outlined for this role. For more information and to apply for this position, please go here.
Manager, Early Stage Investment Funds - Ohio Department of Development, Office of Technology Investments
The Ohio Department of Development is looking for a motivated, self-starter to join their team in the Office of Technology Investments. This office includes the Ohio Third Frontier, which is a technology-based economic development initiative designed to support Ohio innovators and entrepreneurs helping grow the state’s technology economy. This position includes opportunities to work independently while using your data analysis and attention-to-detail skill set to manage a unique portfolio of loans to early-stage investment funds.
As the Manager, Early Stage Investment Funds, you will primarily be responsible for the administration of the Ohio Third Frontier Pre-Seed Fund Capitalization Program, the SSBCI Ohio Early Stage Focus Fund, and the SSBCI Ohio Venture Fund. These programs are designed to support Ohio tech-based companies by helping to increase the amount of early-stage capital invested in Ohio technology-based companies, accelerate the growth of high-potential companies, and create a climate that supports the development, retention, and attraction of technology companies in Ohio. The programs provide loans to professionally-managed investment funds, which then invest in early-stage technology companies throughout Ohio. For more information and to apply, please go here.